Icicles are kinda cool

Even though I hate the snow, and I really HATE the snow, I have to admit this was really was really cool. I didn't leave the house at all today because of the aforementioned hating snow. At about 530 we opened the front door so Joe could go pick up dinner and we saw these icicles hanging from our rain gutters. I had to get a picture.

A Week Of Firsts

This last week Baby Joe had a big week.



His first Haircut



His First Pie Night at the Rogers



His first Thanksgiving (although for some reason he ate the legos instead of the turkey.)





And of course his first birthday. We are so happy to have baby Joe in our family. He makes everyone smile around him an and we couldn't imagine a day without him.
(Special thanks to Deja for making his cake and all the cupcakes.)

10 years ago today.....

Today is me and Joe's 10 year wedding anniversary. I cant believe time has gone by so quickly. We were so young, I don't think we had any idea what we were doing. And even now 10 years later we are still learning :) I have to say I am so deeply great full for having had the pleasure of being married to such a wonderful person. He truly completes me. I cant imagine what my life would be like without him. Marriage isn't always easy, but he defiantly makes it worth it.
Joe I love you forever! Thank you for the past ten years!

The next Mozart

Aaliyah did so well at her piano recital last Saturday. She is really on her way to becoming a very talented pianist. She loves to just go tinker around on the piano all the time. We are so proud of her. Here are some pictures of it. As you can, I am not the best photographer.

First day of no TV and more

Today kicks off the No TV or video games week at Truman Elementary and we are determined to make it work! Today was Sunday and we don't normally watch TV or play video games any way so it wasn't that big of a deal but we will have to see how well we do tomorrow.
This month has been so hectic. The kids started school, which has been going great. Aaliyah is now in first grade and she is learning so much already. She reads so well and lately her math tests have been coming home with 100%. She says she loves school. I hope this attitude keeps up through high school :) Dallin started afternoon kindergarten. It was hard at first because he was pretty shy about going in without mom. But he is doing better now. He is starting to learn how to read. He gets very excited about it and we are proud of his enthusiasm.
Aaliyah and Dallin also started soccer. Aaliyah is great at following the ball and kicking it down the field. Dallin is an amazing goalie. When the ball comes his way he literally dives for it. Every time.
The hardest thing this month however is when Joseph was in the hospital with a blood clot in his lung and leg. We are very blessed to still have him around and I thank Heavenly Father every day for his continuing health. We are so thankful for every one who has prayed for him. And who showed there love and support for him while he was in the Hospital. He is doing great now back in school and work full swing .
So that pretty much raps up September. Its been really busy which is why I haven't been blogging. Plus I cant find the usb cord for my camera so now pictures till i buy a new one :(

just a fun little game.

Here are the directions:

1. Add a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you have of any of us milners. It doesn't matter if you knew us a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Two big things in one month

Its been a while since I have posted a blog (my apologies to deja). And anyone else out there that happens to read about our little family once in a while. We have had two major firsts in the family this past month. One was Aaliyah lost her two front teeth!!! WOW! next thing you know she will be starting highschool and chasing after boys. The tooth fairly left her two dollars the first time and then after hearing from multiple people that that sure was alot, the tooth fairy decided to only leave her one dollar the second time. Aaliyah didnt seem too bummed.

The second thing that happened was that Dallin started soccer. He has helped assist and even made a goal! He has been a great teammate and is always encouraging the other players. We are so proud of this little athlete! check out all our pictures.