The Calhoun Family

Christmas in Eupora at Mimi and Clay Clay's house

2012-01-08T18:25:00.000-08:00

The day after Christmas we went to Eupora to Mimi and Clay Clay's. Miller always loves getting to play with all his cousins. They have so much fun together! Glad they have each other!

All the cousins - except sweet Anna Hays

Miller and his cousin Whit Whit

Now Miller can practice writing his letters - Thanks Aunt Lanna!!

Miller got a new laptop from Mimi and Clay Clay

Miller got a new "Big Boy" cowbell from Aunt Lanna, Uncle Greg, Maggie and Whitten!!

Maggie was excited about her cute new luggage!

Holly gave Miller and Whitten a pack of sticker mustaches...They were hilarious!!!

Whitten laughing at Miller with a mustache. He wasn't sure about it at all at first but then he thought it was funny. :)

Clay Clay tries out a mustache...looking good Clay Clay!! ha!

Miller sharing his computer with Whitten

Christmas night at Tom and Vivi's

2012-01-08T17:12:00.001-08:00

Miller was especially good at opening presents this year!!

Such cute new rain wear - the umbrella was a big hit! Ready for the rain!

Miller and me

Miller and CC

Watching Ice Age 3D

Christmas night bath with his new shaving kit - he LOVED it

"Santa did come!" said Miller.

2012-01-08T16:02:00.000-08:00

Miller was good this year! He said Santa did come!! :) This year he really loved everything he got. He went from one thing to another with so much excitement! It was sweet to watch. I know next year will be different with another little one in the house. I look forward to all the years to come of Christmas morning joy!

Taylor teaching Miller about Star Wars

Santa brought Miller several different pretend play dress up themes: fireman, knight, MSU and Ole Miss football players...He changed every two minutes Christmas morning. It was too funny!
Fireman Calhoun

Superman..AKA Miller playing with his new train table

Another costume change...Miller the Knight in Shining Armour

Uncle Sid and Miller - hut...hut

After time playing with Santa's presents we had Christmas with Annie, CC and Sid.

Taylor got a guitar for Christmas - let's see if he learns to play it. He has been asking for one for years.

Miller was SO into opening presents this year..maybe a little too into it..Giving is better than receiving is a lesson we need to work on I think.

I LOVE GETTNG READY FOR CHRISTMAS!!! :)

2012-01-02T15:32:00.000-08:00

Christmas was really special this year with Miller - he was really excited and into the magic of it all!

Chip, our elf, was a BIG part of our Christmas this year! Miller had so much fun looking for him - he was the very first thing he asked about each morning!

This is the only pictue I ended up taking of our house and it was rainy when I took it and it ended up blurry. :(

I found Sadie's reindeer antlers from a few years ago and Miller wanted to wear his with her in a picture! Too funny! Sadie was not too happy her attire....

Taylor brought down a box of his old toys and Miller thought it was the best thing EVER!! We could have just given him this for Christmas.. ha

Christmas Eve after the First Presbyterian Christmas Eve Service

Sprinkling reindeer food in our yard

WOW!!! Santa called Miller!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

2011-12-20T06:29:00.000-08:00

Telling Santa what he wants for Christmas!!

Excited and waiting for the Christmas parade to start

Thanksgiving and MSU Football

2011-12-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

St. John's Thanksgiving Program

Thanksgiving at Sh-Sh and Uncle Dale's

Thanksgiving Day

Mississippi State vs Alabama game

SPIDERMAN!!!

2011-10-29T09:48:00.001-07:00

Our First Family Cotton Pictures

2011-10-17T19:32:00.001-07:00

Fall...Football and Pumpkins!

2011-10-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

GAME DAY!!!!

2011-09-01T19:43:00.001-07:00

Miller in his MSU jersey ready for the opening game of the season!!

Miller's BIG news!

2011-08-15T14:57:00.001-07:00

Fun in Eupora

2011-07-19T08:46:00.001-07:00

More T-Ball

2011-06-23T05:25:00.000-07:00

It has been so much fun watching Miller play t-ball this year! They all improved every game and it was neat to see. I know this is just the beginning of many years spent on the ballfield. Miller says he is a "real" baseball player! :)

Miller with Emma and Clayton

Watching for the ball

Having fun with ClayClay

Miller with Coach Daddy

Miller caught the BALL!!

Miller and Wynn

The "hill" that Miller has to go over EVERY game

End of Season T-Ball Party

2011-06-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

Tball was so much fun and what better way to end it than with a swimming party!! The Dunns hosted the party and everyone had a great time! They swam and jumped off the diving board, jumped on the trampoline, swung on tree swings, and had great hamburgers and hotdogs and lots of other treats!

No more paci = PRIZE!!

2011-06-14T07:24:00.001-07:00

Well....at 3 we FINALLY don't have a paci anymore!! We are SO PROUD of Miller Boy! He did great so we went to Wal-Mart to get a prize...This is what he and his daddy picked out on the dollar aisle! They love to try to scare me with them!

Our "baby boy" is 3!!!

2011-06-13T12:24:00.000-07:00

Buddy Ball and a Wonderful Easter!!

2011-04-28T15:14:00.001-07:00

This is Miller's first year to play Buddy Ball and it has been fun so far! He has gotten a little better each time - definitely keeps us laughing! They are all so cute in their little baseball uniforms...Miller especially loves his socks and his belt. I didn't even realize he had never worn a belt before so it was all so new to him! He kept telling everyone "Hey, Look at my new socks and my belt!" :)
Watching for the ball

Batting is his favorite part!

Waiting for his school Egg Hunt to begin

Attempt at a picture of everyone!

Ready for First Pres. Easter Egg Hunt!

GO!!!

Look what I got!!

We had a great Easter - I am so glad we actually got a family picture before church...
The Calhouns on Easter morning

Playing with cousins, Maggie and Whitten at Mimi and Clay Clay's

Fun with Clay Clay

River to Rails and a Boat Ride!!

2011-04-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

Greenwood's River to Rails Festival was last weekend. We enjoyed the beautiful weather and everything going on downtown. Later after a nap, we went on a boat ride with the Meltons. It was a GREAT day!

Super Bowl Party

2011-02-27T17:12:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Party

2011-02-27T16:39:00.001-08:00

SNOW...again.....

2011-02-27T14:41:00.000-08:00

Catching snow...

Miller and Ainsley

The one ride they took before Taylor accidentally dumped them out..

Taylor and Miller sledding on the levee

Miller and Rachel sledding

2011-02-06T12:16:00.000-08:00

SNOW!!! Miller loved it! :)

2011-01-19T16:33:00.000-08:00

It was so much fun getting snow in Greenwood! It was REALLY coming down hard at times too! Miller was as excited as he could be about it, and it was nice to have a day off work to enjoy it, too. :)

CHRISTMAS - What fun!!!

2011-01-08T12:17:00.000-08:00

Making Christmas cookies

Christmas Eve with Annie, CC, and Sid

Cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer

Christmas morning!!!

Christmas night with Vivi and T

Christmas with Mimi and Clay Clay and cousins!!

All the cousins!!

Ready to weed eat - :)

Christmas cookies are done!!

Whitten and Maggie came back for a visit!

SANTA CLAUS!!

2010-12-21T15:51:00.001-08:00

Miller LOVED Santa this year! He walked right up and climbed in his lap. As SOON as he got in his lap he told him he wanted trucks!!

It's a wonderful time of year!!!

2010-12-12T11:55:00.001-08:00

Getting our Christmas tree

Miller giving baby Jesus his paci....

At the Greenwood Christmas Parade

Trying to get a picture of Miller and his cousins, Maggie and Whitten

Another attempt

Practicing for Christmas card pictures :)

Fun with Family

2010-11-13T12:51:00.001-08:00

A few weekends ago, Taylor went to Alabama to the Ole Miss/Bama game so we went to Eupora. Miller and I enjoyed getting to see Whitten, Maggie, and Lanna and also Mimi and Clay Clay.

Cowboy Calhoun - Happy Halloween!!

2010-10-26T19:45:00.000-07:00

St. John's had Trunk or Treat on Sunday night. Miller got to wear his cowboy costume and go get some treats! We also finally carved a pumpkin tonight. We have been talking about it for weeks but decided tonight was the night. We went with the traditional pumpkin...ha! :)

MSU Homecoming

2010-10-26T19:24:00.000-07:00

MSU Homecoming was lots of fun. It was my first State game this year and I am glad Miller and Taylor came too. Miller loved getting run around and play. He was a trooper because he only got about a 15 minute nap in the car before we got there.

Miller's First Zoo Trip!

2010-10-26T18:48:00.001-07:00

We went to the Memphis Zoo on Columbus Day and it was a great trip! Miller absolutely LOVED it! He talked about it for at least a week after we went. He kept telling us "I wanna go see the animals!" :)

Cowboy Day at School, Playdates, and Birthday Parties!

2010-09-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

St. John's had Cowboy Day last Friday!

Sarah Douglas Thach, Miller, and Luke Archer playing at the Thach's for Ole Miss/Vandy game

Miller and Luke on the slide

Cooling off with Popsicles during a playdate with Luke, Rivers, and Price!!!

Miller in his "football helmet"/Knight hat at Sully DuBard's birthday party- He kept saying "Football mama"

Miller "driving" the tractor at Hayes Brown's birthday party

It was hard to get Miller down - now driving Mamie Green on the tractor!!!

Miller and Benz Porter having fun on the trailer behind the tractor!

TIME OUT!!

2010-09-20T18:08:00.000-07:00

Not only has Miller been going to Time Out lately, so have his Star Wars "friends". Handy Manny has also been there a time or two as well.... :) I overheard him the other day telling Yoda, Darth Vader, Storm Trooper, and Boba Fett to "Go to time out! No! No!" ha!

Our little boy is growing up!! :(

2010-09-18T08:31:00.000-07:00

Labor Day

2010-09-11T07:19:00.001-07:00

We had a GREAT Labor Day! We played in the backyard all morning and then went to the park later on that afternoon. Miller loved Taylor chasing him down the slide into his pool. He has learned to ride his tricycle so well so he rode it to the park. He thought he was so big!!

Football time is here again AND a little bit cooler weather! :)

2010-09-05T19:58:00.001-07:00

End of Summer

2010-09-05T19:25:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pictures from the end of our summer break.

Whitten at his first birthday party!!

Maggie, Miller, and Kinsley swimming at Whitten's party

Miller just hanging out

Playing with Mr. Potato Head

Going on one of our many summer strolls

Miller wearing a "silly hat" (his shirt)

I finally let Miller ride in a car cart at CVS.....

Never again will I do that...This is how he acted when he had to get out.

Miller's FAVORITE thing to do outside!!! Hit the baseball, mama!!!

My sweet boy is getting so BIG!

Beach Again - What FUN!

2010-07-31T14:59:00.000-07:00

Miller and I got to go back to the beach just two days after we got home from our first beach trip! It was kind of a whirl wind packing, unpacking, and packing again....but it was worth it! This time Mimi, Clay Clay, Greg, Lanna, Maggie and Whitten were all at the beach with us! Miller LOVED getting to play with his cousins! Greg, Lanna, and I got to go to Jimmy Buffett concert on the beach while we were there which was a lot of fun! It was great to be back at the beach again. :) Miller still did not like the ocean though....Pool was still much more fun!

Miller and Maggie ready to eat!

Happy Whitten!

Clay Clay and Miller

Miller jumping to Clay Clay!

Whitten and Miller enjoying the pool

Maggie and Miller taking a break!

Maggie and a friend she met at the pool

Sprinkler Fun!

Mimi and Whit-Whit

Jimmy Buffett!!

Miller sliding at the Outlet Mall

First time on a carousel

Family Beach Trip

2010-07-31T14:47:00.000-07:00

We went to the beach June 30 - July 6....I just LOVE the beach - it might be my FAVORITE place to go!! Miller on the other hand did not care too much for the sand or the ocean. The first day we went he did not seem to mind it. He played in the sand and built a sandcastle with Taylor, walked down the beach, etc. Well the days after that were a different story. He liked the waves when Taylor was holding him but that was about it. We would start heading from our condo to the ocean and he would see where we were going and say "Turn around, too big...." HA! He wanted to go to the pool a lot though! I am so glad we got to go and we didn't see any oil!!

Play date!!

2010-07-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

Miller always enjoys going next door to the Carters for play dates. He got to spend the afternoon with Rivers Eiland and Price Burgess. They were so cute - and LOUD!

Cookout with Friends

2010-07-31T11:07:00.001-07:00

The Archers and Meltons came over a few weeks ago and everyone had a great time together - especially Ainsley, Luke, and Miller (Salter had fun watching them too)! It was a WILD night! :) We hope to do it again soon.

Playing with Cousins!!

2010-06-24T19:00:00.000-07:00

Miller and I went to Mimi and Clay Clay's house last week and Miller's cousins came too. It was crazy at times but we had a great day together! We hope to get to see everyone again real soon!

Miller, Kinsley, and Maggie

Kinsley and Miller

Everybody having fun playing together

Kinsley brought her sprinkler and they cooled off outside!

Sweet Whitten watching them run through the sprinkler

Kinsley and Maggie drawing and painting on the driveway

Clay Clay, Miller, and Mimi

Maggie and Miller

Miller and Whitten

Clay Clay, Miller, and Maggie swinging on the back porch

Maggie and Miller (Miller copying Maggie)

Maggie and Miller catching fireflies

Bath time in Mimi's kitchen sink

Worn out on the way home

Summertime is SO MUCH FUN!!

2010-06-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

I just LOVE the Summer!! We have been having so much fun - especially outside.

Miller with his water gun from Annie

He absolutely LOVES his pool this year!

Taylor teaching him about T-ball

On the go - as usual

Fun playdate with Price Burgess and Luke Archer

Swimming at The Porters

Playing with Haynes Bailey in Eupora

Having fun at the park

Watching baseball with Daddy

Miller is TWO!!!

2010-06-03T19:14:00.001-07:00

Miller turned 2 two weeks ago and I still cannot believe it!!! I sent cupcakes to "school" with him and then we had his birthday party at our church on the playground that weekend. Lots of his friends and family got to come and they had such a good time playing outside. It could not have turned out any better - except that my camera died halfway through the party but I got some good pictures from my sister-in-law, Lanna, and Mama, too.

Playing with Friends!

2010-05-16T11:42:00.000-07:00

Miller loves to have friends over to play! Here are some pictures of Miller and Price Burgess from Friday afternoon. Then Carter Floyd was here visiting a few weeks ago, too. Sweet times!! :)

Trip to Oxford

2010-05-01T12:32:00.000-07:00

We made it Vivi and T's!

Miller talking to the rooster on the deck

Taylor and Miller at Double Decker

Miller showing T his new hat

Easter Egg Hunt

2010-04-04T17:57:00.001-07:00

Our church had an Easter Egg Hunt at Floyd and Lisa Melton's on Friday and it was great! Miller had the best time!

Miller and Taylor before the hunt

Miller saw the eggs before it started and we had to hold him back - he wanted to GO!

Attempt at a picture with the BUSY BOY!!

Miller and Price Burgess

Miller and Ainsley Melton

Ainsley giving Miller a good bye hug!

I am so glad it is Springtime!!!

2010-03-27T19:19:00.000-07:00

I love that the weather has been getting warmer. I have been picking Miller up from daycare with his stroller and it has been so nice. After I get a little exercise we go back and play in the backyard. I really look forward to this summer when I will be off and can do this more often!!

We are usually still outside when Taylor gets home from work, so of course when Miller sees him Taylor has to change clothes and come play too.

Some old ones that I haven't gotten around to posting yet......

2010-02-28T14:45:00.001-08:00

Miller and Taylor before the Super Bowl - Go Saints!!

Miller dancing to The Who at halftime

Annie and Miller dancing to The Who

Miller LOVES "balls" - AKA suckers.....

Playing outside

What a cutie!!!!

FUN Times!

2010-02-07T09:47:00.000-08:00

It is always fun when we have company come over - especially when it is family!! First we had Mimi and Maggie come over. Mimi said the next time she comes she is coming by herself though because Miller was completely enthralled with Maggie and Maggie ONLY! ha!! They had so much fun playing together. We look forward to another play time!

Miller playing the drums

Sweet Maggie

Miller and Maggie playing house

Maggie pushing Miller in the car

Miller reading to Maggie and Mimi

Miller and Maggie riding the horse

Miller boy!

Miller doesn't want them to leave.....

Come back soon

Then we had Granny's 92nd birthday dinner at our house. Granny, Viv, and T all came over to celebrate. Granny brought some balloons over which are Miller's favorite! It was fun to watch them play. Granny gets around really well for her age. Miller just loves her!

BALLOONS!!

These balloons are fun!!

Miller and Granny playing with the balloons

Vivi chasing Miller

Outside Fun

2010-01-16T16:49:00.001-08:00

It warmed up a little this week and we finally got to go outside and play again. Miller got a slide/climber from Santa and he hasn't gotten to play on it much so it was nice to get out! He was so excited when he ran out in the yard!

Benz's Birthday Party

2010-01-14T18:55:00.000-08:00

Miller's friend, Benz, had a birthday party a few weeks ago and Miller had lots of fun. He showed out lots too but that's another story. :) They are all saying each others names now and it was so fun to watch them play! Here are a few pictures from the party.

Miller and Ainsley coloring

Miller, Benz, and Izzy coloring

Miller having a FIT in the floor

Time to eat!

Opening presents - everyone wanted to "help"

Miller and Izzy playing with one of Benz's toys

1st attempt at a group pic

2nd attempt

What a wonderful Christmas!

2009-12-29T10:31:00.000-08:00

Miller still doesn't really understand Christmas yet, but he sure had a good time! He LOVED Santa Claus (Ho-Ho) and went right to him when we took him to get his picture made. Anytime we went anywhere, he would find a Santa Claus if there was one there, too. He has pretty much just been obsessed with him! :)

Christmas day was so much fun. Miller was so excited about getting all the new toys! We had Annie(Taylor's mom) come on Christmas Eve, and then Callie and Sidney came on Christmas day. On Saturday, we went to Eupora and Miller got to play with his cousins, Maggie, Kinsley, and Whitten. We enjoyed watching him and he made our Christmas wonderful!! I look forward to all the Christmas memories to come.

Santa came and left Miller lots of new things!

Miller coloring with his new tablet and crayons

Outside playing on the new climber and slide from Santa

Miller looking in his stocking for goodies

Miller and CC (Callie)

Miller checking out the tent and tunnel from CC and Sidney

Miller and Annie reading a new book

Miller riding his new tricycle from Annie

Miller and me

Miller riding his new rocking horse from T and Vivi (Taylor's dad and step-mom)

Vivi helping Miller open a present

All of us at T and Vivi's

Kinsley(Miller's cousin) and Miller

Miller with his Tickle Me Elmo from Greg, Lanna, Maggie and Whitten

The cousins getting ready for a snack at Miller's new table from Mimi and Clay-Clay

Sweet cousin Whitten

Indywood Christmas Party

2009-12-12T18:55:00.000-08:00

We went to Indywood on Thursday to see Taylor's grandmother and to go to their Christmas party. It was a fun time for everyone and so many people went! It was nice to see everyone's family there having a good time. Miller even got to see SANTA CLAUS!! I didnt' know Santa was going to be there but it was a great surprise. Miller LOVED him! He kept watching him and saying "Ho-Ho!" Miller also had a great time dancing to the band. He went right up to them to get a closer look. Granny enjoyed being able to introduce Miller to everyone and getting them to watch him dance.

Miller and Granny having a snack together

Miller getting a good look at Santa

Trying to get him to look at me and not Santa!

Miller heading to the band

Dancing....

Dancing...

And more dancing...

Miller eating his first candycane (from Santa, too)

Greenwood Christmas Parade

2009-12-11T10:46:00.000-08:00

I wasn't sure how Miller was going to react to the Christmas parade this year. He has really gotten to the stage where he likes to be "free" to do what "he" wants to do so I didn't know how that would work out at the parade. I decided putting him in his wagon might be the best since he feels less confined in it. We bundled him all up (it was FREEZING)and loaded up the wagon. He even wore gloves for the first time and never took them off!! As we walked to the parade from our house he waved to everyone on the sidewalk and said "Hey!" He was loving it! Then once the parade started he never took his eyes off the action. He especially loved the bands.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

2009-10-31T20:03:00.000-07:00

We had a great time Trick-or-Treating with Shannon and Ainsley Melton. Miller was a duck and Ainsley was pig - they were so CUTE!!! We just made a few stops but they both had a ball!

Getting ready to leave

Miller trying to take his hat off - which he did most of the night

Miller the "Quack Quack"!

Our first stop was to go visit Granny - Sadie got to go on this trip!

Miller and Ainsley at Indywood

Miller and Ainsley enjoying a snack at The Meltons

Taylor and Miller ringing the doorbell at T and Vivi's house

Our cute little duck!

Miller back at home watching for Trick-or-Treaters

FOOTBALL FUN!!

2009-10-25T17:48:00.000-07:00

Well, Taylor and I are for different teams so we do go to both State and Ole Miss games. Miller gets dressed for each team as well. :) We have had a lot of fun taking him this year - well not actually the game but the pregame activities. :) First, we went to Oxford to the Ole Miss/Bama game. It was very muddy but Miller still had a blast trying to run around. We had to chase him though and that was not so fun in the mud...We had a great time visiting with everyone. He and Ainsley had a sitter for the game, but I think Miller slept for her almost the whole time. Since we had a sitter, I went shopping instead of going to the game.

Taylor and Miller in the Grove

Taylor chasing Miller around the Grove

Miller and Ainsley in the wagon

Miller and Callie

Taylor, Miller, and Me

Ainsley and Miller racked out in the car

This past weekend, Miller and I went to Starkville for the MSU/FL game. Taylor did not get to go to this one so we missed him being with us. It was a beautiful day and I got to see lots of people I had not seen in a while. I went on to the game and Mimi and Clay Clay kept Miller. The game was so much fun even though State did not win - it was so loud! I hope we get to go back to another one. Miller had fun playing with Maggie and the other children at our tent.

Miller playing football

Miller and me taking a break

Miller cheering for the Bulldogs

Worn out!

He's up and going again playing with Maggie

Aunt Callie Came to Visit!

2009-10-23T18:07:00.001-07:00

Aunt Callie came to visit us and brought Miller some surprises from her trip to Orlando. He loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse so she brought him a BIG stuffed Mickey!! Taylor loved Star Wars when he was little (and still does) so she also brought Miller some Star Wars bath toys so he can like Star Wars, too! Miller loves his Aunt Callie or CC - whichever he decides to call her. :) Thanks Callie!

Miller and Callie

Miller, Callie, and Mickey

Miller giving Mickey some love!

Miller playing with the Star Wars bath toys

BATMAN!!!!

2009-10-05T18:29:00.000-07:00

Annie got Miller some Batman pajamas and they look so cute on him. Taylor especially liked them! :)

Mimi and Maggie!!

2009-10-05T18:06:00.001-07:00

Mimi and Maggie came to visit us and Miller loved playing with them. Maggie made him laugh and squeal!! Here are some pictures from their visit. We hope to see them again very soon.

Maggie

Snack Time

Miller Gettin' Maggie

Miller wanting to knock down all the blocks

Miller and Maggie dancing

Miller screaming and running from Maggie

Gettin' His Groove On

2009-09-18T19:30:00.000-07:00

Miller LOVES to DANCE!! His teachers at daycare are always telling us this. We already knew because he dances at home all the time too. Anytime he hears music that he likes he stops whatever he is doing to dance. I have gotten several videos of him so I thought I should put one on the blog. We were watching the CMA Music Fest and Miller seemed to like Alright by Darius Rucker. :)ha! Hope you like the video.

House Divided

2009-09-12T17:51:00.000-07:00

Miller cheering for the Bulldogs with his Mama!!

Dressed for Daddy.....

2009-09-08T19:34:00.001-07:00

Miller dressed and ready to cheer for his daddy's team.....

2009-08-15T08:56:00.000-07:00

Well, my vacation is officially over.....It was so hard to go back to work but now we have gotten into our routine again. Miller is just growing up so fast! He moves up to the 1 year-old class at daycare on Monday. We are having so much fun with him - he is such a happy boy!

Miller outside - his favorite place to be!!

Before "School"

Miller climbing - he likes to sit under tables, highchair, etc and wants to climb the stairs.

Playing with bubbles in the backyard

Meet Robert Whitten Miller

2009-07-26T09:07:00.000-07:00

Me with Whitten and his Big Sis Maggie

My sister-in-law, Lanna, and brother, Greg, now have a new addition to their family, Whitten. I just got back from visiting them in Starkville and they are doing great. Whitten is precious and his Big Sister, Maggie is so proud! We love ya'll!! Miller is going to have so much fun playing with his cousins. Hope to see you all again real soon.

Summertime!!

2009-07-06T12:41:00.001-07:00

Over the summer we have really been enjoying playing in the backyard, in the pool, and swinging at the park. At first, Miller did not like the pool at all but we are so happy that he loves it now!! I am so thankful that I have been able to spend my summer with Miller and I do not want it to end....

Miller's 1st Trip to the BEACH!!!

2009-06-25T13:33:00.001-07:00

We went to Seagrove, Fl with Moss, Shannon, and Ainsley Melton last week and we had a wonderful time! Miller had lots of "firsts" while we were on our vacation. He rode in the car for 8 hours, which is by far the longest trip he has ever been on. I was a little worried about this before we left, but he did really well. Of course we did make a stop or two so that he could get out of his car seat, which made him VERY happy!! Another first was walking in the sand and the ocean. He was a little unsure of the sand but after a while he did not even notice that it was on him. He also got in a big pool for the first time. The first day he was a little nervous but by the end of the week he was splashing and playing in the water. Another big first was that he walked by himself while we were in our condo. He has been cruising around for about 2 months and would take a few steps from the furniture to one of us, but he walked several steps by himself in the condo. Then once we got home, Clay-Clay got him to walk from the coffee table in the den all the way to the dining room by himself! So I believe after our vacation Miller is well on his way to walking!! We had so much fun, and I look forward to all the rest of our vacations with our sweet little Miller.

Our Big Talker

2009-06-07T10:36:00.000-07:00

Once Miller turned one he really started talking. He was making lots of sounds before then but now he talks constantly. I have been trying to catch him on video doing it but usually he will stop once I get the camera ready. I finally got a video yesterday. I wish I had turned the volume down on the TV though. :)

Miller is ONE!!!

2009-05-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

Miller is now 1 year old! I cannot believe it! He wore his #1 outfit to daycare on Friday, which was his real birthday. He looked so cute. Then we had his birthday party on Saturday at our house. It could not have gone any better. He was in the best mood all day! We were a little unsure of the weather so we had the party inside but it turned out great! We are so blessed to have our sweet, little boy in our lives. Here are some pictures of his BIG day!!!

Here's what we have been up to.....

2009-05-17T12:47:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that Miller will turn ONE this Friday! Time certainly FLIES! We have had such a fun first year with him and look forward to all the rest. He is really wanting to walk right now and pulls up on everything. He takes really good steps but his balance is not quite there yet. I know once he figures it out though he will be GONE! We have definitely had to put the gates up to keep him a little more corralled. He doesn't stay in one place for very long. :)

Miller's favorite cartoon is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on Disney.

He has really gotten into pushing the cart from his train by "walking" on his knees.

We both enjoy going strolling - which has been hard lately with all this rain!!

Playing with his learning table is even more fun now.

He stands up in his bed all the time - time to lower the mattress again.....

Miller playing in his room.

Wondering why these gates are here!!!

Miller LOVES to play basketball which makes his daddy happy. :)

Double Decker

2009-04-28T18:47:00.000-07:00

We went to Oxford this past weekend and stayed with Moss and Shannon Melton for Double Decker. Friday night Moss made Lusco's shrimp and it was delicious! I was a little nervous about putting Miller to bed because this was his first time to sleep in his pack n' play since he was a newborn, but he did really well. I was hoping he would since that is what he will be sleeping in at the beach this summer! On Saturday we went downtown around 1:00 and the weather was beautiful. Miller and Ainsley both fell sleep after their bottles on the square. While they were asleep they had their picture made with Colonel Reb. They woke up in time to get some group pictures made before Shannon and I took them back to the condo. Taylor and Moss went on the baseball game. It was a fun weekend! Thanks Moss and Shannon!

Miller and Ainsley asleep on the square

Pic with Colonel Reb

Moss, Ainsley, Shannon, Me, Taylor, and Miller

Taylor, Miller, and me

Miller and Ainsley playing at the condo

CRAZY BALLS!

2009-04-21T19:11:00.000-07:00

Miller really LOVES his Busy Ball Popper now! Here is a video of how excited he gets.

Easter Weekend

2009-04-13T14:51:00.001-07:00

This was Miller's 1st Easter and he had fun even though he did not feel well. We went to church in Greenwood and then headed to Mimi's for Easter lunch. He enjoyed playing with his cousins, Maggie and Kinsley. He only had a 30 minute nap on the way to Eupora but was happy the whole time. I think he just had so much fun, esp. now that he can crawl and try to keep up with everyone, he did not even think about being sleepy!

The Calhouns before church :)

Kinsley, Maggie, and Miller

Kinsley and Miller

Maggie, Kinsley, and Miller

Miller loved playing with the eggs!

Miller and Peter Cottontail

2009-04-10T20:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!!!! :)

SPRING!

2009-04-06T15:03:00.001-07:00

We are so glad that Spring has arrived! The warmer weather has been so nice since we can get outside! I took some pictures of Miller in front of the azaleas in our yard. He was loving the sunshine!!

Playing with Matthew and James Hyer

2009-04-06T14:51:00.001-07:00

We cooked out with the Gnemis a few weekends ago. Miller had so much fun watching James Hyer and Matthew run around that I think that is one of the things that got him crawling. That night he started locking his legs every time I would put him down so he would be in a standing position rather than a sitting one. He wanted to be a "big boy" and move like them! He started crawling less than a week after playing with them!

James Hyer and Miller in the car

Matthew, James Hyer, and Miller

Miller is Crawling!!!

2009-03-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

Our baby boy is really crawling now! He has been sliding backwards for about a month. Then just a day or so ago he started sliding forward. I figured he would do that for a while but yesterday he actually got up on all fours and crawled! Now he is crawling all over the place. He has so much fun playing because he can go get what he wants. This I know will be a bad thing too! We are defintely going to have to watch his every move now!!!

Taylor dressed Miller yesterday in the new Yankees outfit he had ordered. He was so excited that he learned how to crawl while wearing it! ha! :) Sadie Mae was right there too. Miller loves her so much and the feeling is finally becoming mutual (I think)....Well, here is the video - sorry that it is a little shaky. I had to kick the ball so he could go after it. GO MILLER!!!!!

Visiting Mimi and Clay-Clay

2009-03-21T14:27:00.001-07:00

Well, we have been busy on Spring Break so I have lots of new posts!!!

Taylor went out of town for work for a few days so Miller, Sadie, and I went to stay with Mimi and Clay-Clay in Eupora. We had a great time! Mimi even got Miller the aquarium just like he has in his bed at home so he would sleep good. :) Thanks Mimi....

Favorite toy that Mimi pulled out - he loved to knock it down!!

Clay-Clay feeding Miller.

Eating at Abner's in Tupelo.

Worn out from shopping....notice the foot propped up.

Still going backwards.....

He loves to look out the window - especially while standing up!

We had great time Mimi and Clay-Clay! Hope to come back real soon!

SPRING BREAK!!!

2009-03-21T14:10:00.001-07:00

I have REALLY enjoyed being home for Spring Break. Miller is just the sweetest baby and spending this time with him has been so much fun! I am going to miss him so much during the day when school starts back on Monday! Oh well, back to reality I guess....

Here is Miller in his "big boy" overalls that Vivi gave him - such a good looking boy!

You can see his one tooth in this pic...

Trying to learn to crawl - forwards!

Looking at his books and pulling them all in the floor.

Playing with Dada is so much fun!!!

Sadie Mae and Miller have gotten to be good friends - most of the time! :)

Miller's Playdate With Ainsley

2009-03-16T13:49:00.000-07:00

Miller and Ainsley are growing up so fast! We went to Moss and Shannon's and they had a great time playing together even though Miller likes to take Ainsley's toys! He actually watches to see what she is going to pick up and then he goes for it. :) Sorry Ainsley!

A few new things

2009-03-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

Well, Miller got his first tooth.!! I noticed it the day after he turned 9 months. It was already coming through the gum when I noticed it though. He has been putting everything in his mouth since he was about 3 months and so I have been expecting a tooth to come for a while. I used to check his mouth all the time but lately I have not been looking as much. Well, I was changing his diaper and there it was!!!! I keep trying to get a good picture where you can see it but haven't yet.

Another new thing is Miller is finally getting up on his knees. He has been getting around but he has been sliding - mostly backwards, too. Today when I was at home with him he actually got on his knees. So it seems crawling should not be too far behind....

FUNNY NAP!

2009-03-10T18:45:00.000-07:00

Miller has been sick so I stayed home with him today. Even though he was sick I really enjoyed being able to spend the day with him. When it came time for a nap, I put him in his bed and then I started cleaning the house. After a few minutes I thought I would check on him so I looked on the video monitor and was surprised at what I saw! I had to go in to get a closer look.....

He was SOUND asleep sitting up! :)

2009-03-03T19:04:00.000-08:00

I love those chubby cheeks!!! :)

Practicing standing with his learning table.

SNOW!!

2009-03-01T18:48:00.000-08:00

We actually got some snow in Greenwood! When we went to bed last night it was not snowing so we were shocked to wake up and see it on the ground. As soon as Miller woke up we got him all bundled up and took him outside so he could see it before it melted. We could not get him to smile though because he was so preoccupied looking at the snow!

Miller's 1st Valentine's Day!!!

2009-02-14T20:06:00.000-08:00

Thank you Aunt Lanna, Uncle Greg, and Maggie!
I love my sweet Valentine puppy and book!

I love this onesie you gave me too - as you can see I wear it a lot!

Miller dressed up for Valentine's Day!

Looking at his new books.

Mimi and Clay-Clay also came for a Valentine's Day visit!

It was a fun day!

Enjoying the weather!

2009-02-10T20:33:00.000-08:00

Since the weather was so nice we ate our lunch on the patio. Miller really enjoyed the change of scenery and looking around the backyard. We look forward to being able to do this more in the Spring!

Granny is 91!

2009-02-03T15:09:00.000-08:00

Taylor's grandmother turned 91 on February 1st so we had her over for dinner last night. She is such a sweet lady and we all are blessed to have her in our lives.

Taylor, Miller, and Me

Aunt Callie and Miller

Callie, Granny, Vivi, and Miller

Granny, Miller, and Vivi

Granny

Miller and Ainsley watch the Super Bowl!

2009-02-03T14:56:00.000-08:00

Shannon, Moss, and Ainsley came over to eat ribs and watch the Super Bowl on Sunday. Here are some cute pictures of Miller and Ainsley "watching" the game. Even though the ending score did not turn out the way we would have liked we still had a fun time!

Miller is 8 months old!

2009-01-28T15:51:00.000-08:00

Here are some recent pictures of Miller. I cannot believe he is already 8 months old. He is such a HAPPY baby, and Taylor and I are loving watching him grow and change.

Miller playing before "school."

Miller after church on Sunday.

He likes to sit on the couch like a "big boy"!

He LOVES to clap!!!

Football, Food, Fun!!!

2009-01-11T16:47:00.001-08:00

We went to Shannon and Moss Melton's house to watch the championship game on Thursday night. We had so much fun! Here are some cute pictures we got of the babies!!

The daddies watching the game with the babies while the moms ate.

Miller and his girlfriend, Ainsley Melton

Miller, Ainsley Melton, and Luke Archer

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

2009-01-01T10:00:00.001-08:00

Sadie sneaking a kiss from Miller!!!

We just want to wish everyone a happy 2009!!!!

We finally did it - we have a blog!

2008-12-27T13:11:00.000-08:00

I decided that we need to get with the times and start a blog page. Well, here we go....We had a wonderful Christmas, especially since it was our first one with our sweet Miller! He just turned 7 months old and is so much fun. He is sitting up (still needs some reassurance though) and wanting to crawl but has not figured it out yet. I want him to learn but then again I am nervous about it too knowing that he is going to be getting into everything then. Our first Christmas activity was the Greenwood Christmas parade. It was so cold so we bundled up but we had a great time! Miller fell asleep on the walk over to the parade and woke up about halfway through it. He enjoyed watching the floats, dancers and listening to the bands. Our Christmas tree was another one of his favorite things - he loved to lean over and touch it. We did this many times! Then came Christmas Eve with Taylor's mom and sister at our house. Christmas morning we went to Eupora for Christmas with my family. Then Christmas night we came back to Greenwood for Christmas at Taylor's dad and step mom's house. Miller was such a trooper and was happy the whole time! We are so blessed to have such a sweet baby boy!

Enjoying the weather!

2008-02-09T17:33:00.000-08:00

The weather was so pretty that we decided to all eat lunch on our patio. Miller really loved being outside and looking around the backyard. We look forward to being able to do this much more when Spring really arrives!