Today we went to the Tyler Zoo!  This was Macie’s first time…and she had a blast.  We took a picnic lunch and walked around the entire place.  She rode in her wagon…well…part of the time.  The other times she wanted to be held or walk by herself.  Her favorite things were the longhorns (booo…we just told her it was a cow), petting the goats, and watching the other people.     

Sorry these are so late…I had so many to sort through! Our family at Mimi and Poppy’s on Christmas EveThis is what Santa brought Macie…looks like someone was good this year! Christmas morning and already tired…too much to take in at one time! Riding with Josh in his new truck…that’s me holding her…no seat belts

Caught ya…Trying to find her presents at Babe and Diddy’s house

Opening presents at Mimi and Poppy’s…like the book, but love the taste of the ribbon

You know what Mommy says…the bigger the bow the better!!! I think this is the perfect size!

Okay, I’ve been reading lots of other people’s blogs and I got inspired to write this one. This post is not about Macie or what she’s doing now, but about ME! Those of you who read this probably already know a lot about me, but here’s a list of a few things maybe you didn’t…in no particular order!!!

Things I love: 

• smell of Macie’s breath
• clothes that don’t have to be ironed
• my grandmother’s cooking
• getting into a made bed
• smelly markers
• when Macie wrinkles up her nose
• Grant’s funny ways of making me smile
• cleaning…strange…i know
• summer
• the feeling you get when you’re walking to your car after work
• Toblorone chocolate bars
• my Sunday school class
• when you wake up and think its morning, but still have a couple of hours to sleep
• making lists
• organizing
• new socks
• “game night” at my in-laws
• decorating
• shopping
• Grey’s Anatomy
• the sounds my parents’ house makes
• my sister’s attitude…love you Sissy!!!
• my dog Jax
• watching Macie sleep and listening to her breathe
• BLING!!!
• Laura Mercier concealer
• Proverbs 31
• doodling
• pajama pants
• looking at old pictures
• flip-flops & high heels
• plastic hangers
• animal print
• Lucky Charms
• Pretty Woman…the movie
• my Aggie Ring…it has my grandfather’s diamond in it!
• black and white pictures
• hand sanitizer

Guess that’s all for now…I’ll start thinking of my dislikes

Macie’s first birthday is approaching quickly, and I am frantically trying to order invitations, buy party supplies, order the cake, etc.  I can’t believe this day is almost here!  I will post pictures from her party as soon as I get a chance, but here are a couple from her 11 month photo shoot…done by her Poppy, Gary Miller!

As I am sitting here on the night before we go back to school, I am thankful for the wonderful Christmas break!  I hope summer comes quick so we can get back to the fun times!!!  I was just thinking of the things we’d been blessed with in 2008. 

1. In January 2008 Grant started a new job that he absolutely loves! 

2. February 1, 2008 @ 9:58 am we were given the most precious gift…Macie Grace Miller!!! 

3. I was able to stay home with Macie for two months before I had to go back to work 

4.  Summer 2008-had lots of fun times by the pool and spent time with our family and friends 

5. Fall 2008-I transferred schools and started teaching 2nd grade so that I could be closer to Macie’s daycare, we finally closed on our house, My sister started A&M (class of 2012) WHOOP!!! 

5. As Macie continued to grow we celebrated her first Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas    

As I’m sad to see 2008 leave and Macie grow up, I am looking forward to see what 2009 has in store for us!