The happiest place on earth

Our Disney passes are getting ready to expire so Daisy and I went to Disneyland today to work on finishing off her autograph book. We were having unusually bad luck standing in line for characters then they would go on break, being told someone was going to be somewhere than they weren't, you know that kind of stuff. Anyways Daisy and I were sitting waiting for the Woody round up show and I asked a cast member what time Woody and Jessie would be back I got the answer of I dont know I just started at 1pm and she walked away. I sat there talking with people around me saying well that wasnt very "disney now was it?" People were saying Yeah I would expect that from another theme park but not magical disney. Then a young man asked if Daisy and I had ever been to the pixar disney parade? I told him no. He said make sure you go at 5:15pm and sit in the plaza asked for my daughters name and said Im going to make disney magical for you look for me I will be in the parade as a tall person. I asked him who? and he said just look for a tall person and I will look for you. Soooo of course we went and ohhh my goodness. He was one of the chefs from ratoulee. He picked us out of the crowd and all 8 tall stilt chef guys came over and surrounded Daisy and said Hi, here is our friend Daisy and blew her kisses. She was thrilled the crowd couldn't believe it... I couldn't believe it... Now that is the magical Disney I remember. I still have a smile on my face from ear to ear! Thankyou Chefs

My Daisy becomes a Daisy

Daisys first night as a Daisy girl scout. She loved it! Im so happy scouting was such a big part of my life growing up!

Theft Problem - IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM A FORMER VICTIM:

You've heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves. My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up with someone else's thighs It was just that quick. The replacements had the texture of cooked oatmeal. Whose thighs were these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for my thighs. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my life in jeans. And then the thieves struck again. My butt was next. I knew it was the same gang, because they took pains to match my new rear-end to the thighs they had stuck me with earlier. But my new butt was attached at least three inches lower than my original! I realized I'd have to give up my jeans in favour of long skirts. Two years ago I realized my arms had been switched. One morning I was fixing my hair and was horrified to see the flesh of my upper arm swing to and fro with the motion of the hairbrush. This was really getting scary - my body was being replaced one section at a time. What could they do to me next? When my poor neck suddenly disappeared and was replaced with a turkey neck, I decided to tell my story. Women of the world, wake up and smell the coffee! Those 'plastic' surgeons are using REAL replacement body parts -stolen from you and me! The next time someone you know has something 'lifted', look again - was it lifted from you? This is happening to women everywhere every night. WARN YOUR FRIENDS! P.S. Last year I thought some one had stolen my boobs. I was lying in bed and they were gone! But when I jumped out of bed, I was relieved to see that they had just been hiding in my armpits as I slept. Now I keep them hidden in my waistband. Thought this was too 'important' not to pass on Have a wonderful day - with a joy filled heart These same thieves come in my closet and shrink my clothes! How do they do it????

Found Pug Dog

Okay we were driving home tonight and this little pug dog was running in the street so we picked it up. (Going to put up signs and call the pound tomorrow-no intention of keeping him) Im sure some family is crying their eyes out that their pup is gone while my kids are squealing with delight playing with their new found friend. He sorta creeps me out...did you ever see the movie Men In Black? I keep expecting him to talk.

My square foot of Disneyland

Guess who made her first Goal???

She lines it up! Kicks it.... Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The crowd goes wild!!!!!!!!!!!!Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! She couldn't believe it!! She is so proud of herself!!!! The best part is the soccer tunnel!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haircut!

Got my hair all cut off today! I love it! thanks Julie

grandma and grandpa visit

Great weekend my parents came out for a visit.

WICKED

FINALLY, I got to go see wicked. Yay! Loving it!

Apples

This is Budd's awesome 3rd grade teacher!!! She gave him an assignment this month on Apples. So he decided to show a step by step way to make caramel apples. There was caramel on everyone and everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brodys month to shine!

Brody has earned his bobcat and is now an official cub scout AND because of all his activity this summer with scouts he earned himself several belt loops, pins, and awards at the first pack meeting AND he also won first place in the pack space derby at the family camp! AND the first month of school Brody has already earned himself an award at the first school assembly of "enthusiastic learner" (Cant show picture on blog-sorry) WOW, Brody is off to an amazing start! We are so proud!!!!

Do you ever have one of these weeks?

Love VBS at our church...Time to get wacky!

Gag me with a spoon!

We went to a rockin 80's party and had a great time. I wish the 80's hair would come back "in" then it might actually work for me. ;-)

Spelling Words

1. teachers name 2. name of school 3. habitat 4. environment 5. idiosyncrasy 6. myriad 7. antagonist 8. protagonist 9. personification 10. California Here are Budds spelling words for the week. Uggh! Can someone help me with the pronunciation with 6-9 please.

First mammogram today... That machine MUST have been invented by a man. OUCH!

First day of school

Budd started a new school, that he is just thrilled about. Brody is the big man on campus now at their old school. Daisy started kindergarten, walked in like she owned the place. I only cried when she walking out of the house with all her gear and I realized how big she was. I know from here on out its going to go lightning speed and I just cant stand it. I want them to live with me FOREVER!! I told Brian he needs to buy me a Southfork ranch.

Rocket Time

Brian took the kids to shoot off their rockets this weekend they had a great time!

Bradford Portraits

We just had our Bradford Portrait done this weekend. I'm so excited and can not wait to get them back. They are digitally mastered pictures made to look like they are hand painted. The boys looked so cute in their suits. Thanks again Simmons family for this opportunity!

Daisy finishes swim lessons

Daisy took swim lessons as she puts it so she wont "drain" (drown) The day she dove off the diving board all she wanted was the boys to go and yell "go Daisy, go Daisy!!" They are her biggest fans!

Body Worlds Exhibit

We headed out to LA to see the Body Worlds Exhibit at the California Science Museum. Pretty cool stuff. The kids were a little bored but Brian was in amazement, I couldn't pull him out of there. As you can see it pooped out Brody but that doesn't take much. He needs his nap time.

Love the Beach!

If we ever leave California we will miss the beach so much. We can get there in 30 mins. The kids have such an awesome time and other than your car coming home with enough sand to fill a playground sand box it really makes for a relaxing day!

Earthquake hits our house

Yep you guessed it! Every house on the street is fine. But the Millikens house took the blow! Thats Brian trying to get to the electrical box standing on the car. Ha Ha!! Just kidding! We are fine and well. It shook us pretty bad some pictures fell off the walls, all the dresser drawers were opened. I had enough time to call everyone under a door jam then I started thinking are we suppose to be under a door jam or in a bathtub....So I yelled everybody out of the house!!! Our garage door was jarred enough that the opener came off the spool so we have to have someone out to fix that. Just lovely! Always something with the Milliken madness.

Growing Kids Gods Way 4

The Fathers Mandate Chapter 4 Chidlren need to TRUST their fathers. A moms arms are comforting but dads arms are secure. Neither time, age, nor gender should limit a fathers touch. Our children are never to old to be kissed, hugged, or held! If you fail to communicate your love through your touch you will leave behind a yearning heart that can be taken captive by anyone willing to give it attention. Many kids have all the material things of life but lack what they really need affection from their father. I truly believe my kids are not lacking there, My husband is always the biggest LOVER. He says even at the alter on their wedding day he is going to give them the biggest sloppiest kiss ever. ewwww! * It is not fear of failure that holds a child back it is the fear of failing someone (usually dad) Let your child trust that you will remain loving and accepting even when he or she fails. View your child's failures as the first steps to success. A father should breathe life into your children's dreams and goals. Hot tip for the dads: Write your children a letter (especially the girls) they will cherish them forever. I have every letter my dad has written me. Whether they be post cards when he was stationed in Saudi Arabia, or a quick note written on a paper bag. At the study I was able to share one that I had on a cork board in my kitchen that said "so do you have any more jobs for me" My favorite part.... Love, Dad

Harvest Crusade

In Memory of Christopher Laurie may we all pray for comfort for this family and for Greg as he prepares to touch the masses in just a few short weeks. God bless you!

Pinecrest Church Camp

Budd left us for 5 days to go to Camp. By the 2nd day I was missing him so bad! He however was not missing us! He had a blast and can not wait to go back next year! Thank you Pastor Devland for all that you do for my kiddos!!!!!!!!!!

Growing Kids Gods Way 3

Touch points of Love Chapter 3 This chapter talked alot about all of different love languages: Words of encouragement: to express love by words of legitimate praise and recognition. Acts of Service: Doing something special for another person that you know he or she is going to appreciate (hint hint...unexpectedly is nice Brian) Gift Giving: a gift of value to them not necessarily something of value to you Quality time: invest yourself in undivided attention to someone else Physical touch: physical touch and closeness (duh most men) I encourage you to learn yours and your love ones love language.... Your primary love language is how you show love and how you feel most loved when it is spoken to you. We all need to learn to speak it the way that is primary for the one receiving it. Think how discouraging it is to say "I love you" only to have it rejected time and time again. To learn your childs love language you can give them a child friendly quiz found at www.growingkids.org They say kids under 7 haven't found their primary love language. We tested Budd prior to taking the test he asked if we wanted him to answer like he really thought or in a godly (non selfish way) he tested high in gift-giving when we told him he questioned the "giving" part??? Ha! Your family is so important. It should be a haven and the center from which love flows!

Brody at Karate Camp

Brody spent the week at karate camp. One day him and Daddy rode their bikes down to the dojo. Downhill getting there. Up hill coming back (that part killed daddy)

Daisy with the worms

We feed our turtles live worms once a week. Daisy loves to pull them out of the container they come in and feed them to the turtles. Ewwwww! NO thanks!

Budd on Guitar!

One of Budds wonderful presents this year was a "group gift" electric guitar! Ohhh my goodness we need to get headphones and lessons immediately. He has not stopped rocking out!

JONAS BROS for Budds 9th Birthday!

There was alot of air guitar and rocking out going on! Go JOBROS! Their seats were about 100 yards away from the VIP section and alot of the cast of Camp Rock was there, they were so close. Ohhh my Gosh! ahhhhhhh!!!!! The concert was being filmed for a 3D video that should be coming out in December. Keep your eyes open for Rocker Budd!