Sorry

I will be blogging today. So much is going on that I need to let out....So stay tuned!!!

We got STAMPS!!!

So the Bible says ask and you shall receive. Well we asked and you all more than came through for my kiddos. So please receive a nice big cyber hug for helping out. Even though there MUST be a special Thank You to Krista Barnhart. She brought us six garbage bags of envelopes and stamps. We got some really cool ones. And we had a Fantastic time sifting through thousands, and thousands of stamps. Here are some of our favorites. Sure hope you enjoy.

Changes

As we start this new year. We all have goals, dreams, ambitions, and still some new years resolutions. I think back to September 23, 2008. And the changes that were occurring that we did not fully understand. You see here we are as a home school group, cleaning up a members land. We just wanted to bless this family whose, Mom, Wife, and daughter was very ill. Not realizing that 2 days later she would be with her maker. She fought cancer, and in the end lost the battle. But you see she really didn't loose. She is with the one we want to be with. She is rejoicing and singing, and maybe even dancing. So as we think about change in our own lives, I go back to this summer day, and think wow what a change this family has had to endure. It makes me thankful, thankful for each new day. We are not promised tomorrow. So live TODAY. Be Happy, Forgive, Laugh, Dance, Sing, and choose JOY. It is a choice. Meet a neighbor, get out of your comfort zone, go to a nursing home, challenge yourself to give more. You will be HAPPIER. If you don't believe me then try it. So if you have a moment remember the Kerby family. Pray that God would protect their hearts,and mind son this new journey.

2008 in Pictures

Crazy I should start the post off with a picture of our CRAZY dog. She is bipolar but WE love her. She is the best alarm we could have ever gotten, and besides she is fierce. I never thought I would have had an inside dog. But weekly baths and Calvin Klein romance makes her smell great.


This was Colin's 9Th Pirate birthday party. We had such a wonderful time. There was a treasure map with clues and then they found the loot. This was the coolest cake ever made by me and my love. Click on the picture to see it bigger it really is something. If I do say so myself. PLEASE don't remind me that my baby boy will be 10 soon. It's just too much for this mother to handle.


Here is uno, he was one of 4 cows we had.....but he is still uno. I wont tell you today about all the cow drama we had. Just trust me it was drama. We are raising him for our own meat. The boys have renamed him to brisket. Maybe if we keep renaming him then it wont be so bad.


This is me and my one true LOVE. We have literally grown up together. And even all the hardships I would not take back for a minute. I love this man with all my heart and am so terribly blessed that he LOVES me too.


What can I say? Lucy Lou, Lucy Goosy, Goosy Girl, Most Beautiful, My one and only, Juicy Lucy. Those are just a few names we call her. But most of all LOVE. NEVER did I think that a little girl would bring so much joy. God knew when I needed the Princess in my life. And can I just say "THANK YOU JESUS FOR PINK!!!"


Sugar Honey, enjoying the pool at our fun place Pine Cove. Not sure if we will be able to do this again this year. But we are so thankful for all the Amazing memories our family has gotten to share. Pine Cove will always and forever hold a special place in all of our hearts. Nothing can compare!!


We had an amazing garden last year. Only to be better in the next few months. We got to enjoy fresh, juicy tomatoes till the first week in November. Plus peppers, jalapenos, onions, and fresh herbs.


This is Tanner surrounded by his favorite people, family. He celebrated turning seven with all his cousins. It was his best party ever.


Do we trick or treat? Not before last year. We enjoyed 2 different church parties then went to 4 houses for candy. We had fun, food, and fellowship. We even got to go on a hay ride.


We stayed home for Thanksgiving and had great friends over to celebrate with us. The kids played bingo and wrote on leaves what they were THANKFUL for. This was our Home made from scratch apple pie we made. See Bryce even made a little apple on top with an A.


We got to enjoy this really cool Christmas train that came to our town. They pick different towns every year and we were the lucky ones. There were 4 carts completely decorated with Christmas stuff. Then when you exited the kids got a gift bag and hot chocolate.

2008 was wonderful. Was it perfect? No. But, then again maybe it was. We have some beautiful memories. We are so thankful for everyone of our Family members, friends and neighbors. THANKS for the smiles. Looking forward to ALL God has in store for 2009


Love,
Vicki

Been to the North Pole?

Here we are at the North Pole of Texas. OK Shipra so it's not white but, hey it's Texas. We started this new tradition this year. And here are a few pics of our night. Anxiously waiting to board the train. Who cares if the train is pulled by a John Deere tractor. We took the kids, cousins, and friends out for a night of fun.






The kids were super excited as we were the first ones in line. I like to be early to things. And here they are just a waiting. They had popcorn balls and Santa to help pass the time. And of course cousins so nothing could be better.




This was the LIVE nativity. The people were alive and so were all the animals. It was really cool.



Some of you are wondering why would you put in a picture like this? Well it reminds me of someone with a special place in my heart. An old lady I want to help protect. My sister in law who did this recently.





Santa's toy shop with free smiles and candy for the kids.





We had such a geat time and will be back next year. A big THANKS to the Elves family for sharing the gospel of Christ and giving us a nice Free evening.

Chrismas Blessings

This isn't the best picture we have but, it will serve its purpose. I just wanted to share a story with you all of our Heavenly Father's LOVE. Some of you are aware that Bryce my amazing husband has been out of work for a month now. And being the only financial supporter of this family you can imagine. Well let me tell you how AWESOME the God we serve is. About a month ago I sent in a Christmas wish to a local radio station to see if we could get help with bills. We got a phone call from a young lady saying she could give but it was such a small gift that she almost didn't give. I told her any help would be appreciated. Well we had been literally been piecing together our Mortgage and still needed 150.00. Can you guess what her amount was? That was our first miracle. Then I humbled myself and went to the Government to get help with groceries. This was hard for me to put any pride aside that I had and no that I needed help to feed my family. So we got a little help and that was good. Then I went to a meeting and after the meeting in my car was a box of presents for the kids. A week later I was getting ready and could not find my coin purse with all my cards including my grocery card. So I called the last place I was and they said "did it look like an old quilt" I said "yes" the manager then said "well I threw it in the trash". With tears running down my cheeks I called the trash company to see if I could go look for my coin purse. It had the last little bit of cash I had. They said we are so sorry but there is no way. As I sat in my room crying out to God for help he gave me a boldness. I told Bryce that I was excited about God was going to do in our lives. He was like I want what you have because I am weary. Well I called and cancelled all the cards knowing that if I found them they would all be VOIDED. Two hours later I found my coin purse. I went to my room again like what is going on. I needed these cards and now they are voided. I prayed instead of freaking out. I had a PEACE again I could not explain. The next day our elderly neighbor called and said if I could come help her. We go over there and do her mail, trash, and paper. When I got there she asked me to go get my car. She had lots and lots of food for us. So Friday morning I got up early to help out my sister in law at my niece's school party. I was up so early that I thought why not have a quiet time. I read my bible prayed and had PEACE. I knew God was going to do something. I thought it would be sending me my new grocery card. I also told Bryce yesterday that all the hard ships we had been going through in the midst of a hard ship was going to be for the Glory of God. I told the devil that he could keep throwing things my way because I was not going to Stop Believing and Trusting. We worked in the yard yesterday for 7 hours and had a great time. I was so tired I went to sleep on the couch at 8:45. Well the phone rang and Colin brought it to me. I was like I am sleeping. But none the less took the call. It was a lady from our CHESS homeschooling group apparently they got wind of our situation. I have only told one friend who promises she didn't tell. Anyhow the lady said there is a gift for you on your front porch, Merry Christmas. So I sent Bryce out to find a box of gifts or food. He could not find anything. Then he opened the door all the way and there was an envelope. The envelope had 955.00 enough $$$ to pay the rest of our bills. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. We sat there humbled, amazed and so Thankful. We didn't ask for help from our group. But God knew the exact timing and amount we needed. I have been excited this whole month to see what God was going to do, and he came through HUGE. So if you are believing for something keep the faith, he is faithful. THANK YOU to our CHESS family we so grateful for each and everyone of you. We pray that the Lord Bless you and your family this Holiday season.


Love,
The Millers

I always wanted to be famous

But I am not. That is OK I have dealt with it. My kids well they ARE. You see in this small East Texas town we live in they have now been in the paper 4 times. Its crazy. Let me tell you about this time. The big boys, Colin and Tanner took a class at C.H.E.S.S.(Christian Home Educators of Sulphur Springs) this year called S.T.I.C.(Standing Together In Christ). Well they did so good at our open house night that they were asked to perform at a local church. We were all so excited to show off our kids. What parent isn't? Well 6 weeks and 7 different performances later they are done. One of the little girls thought they could get a bus and tour. So cute. Anyway here is their newspaper picture, some pics from churches, and lo and behold a YouTube Video. What can I say? Get some popcorn gather your children And enjoy!!!