My 2 Sons

Cute boys, cute haircuts...

I am also...

I wasn't sure that I could get away with this 2 days in a row... but summer vacation is over and I just spent the past 2 days back at work. It applies and it's appropriate!

I am...

More Beans & Wieners

OVER BEANS & WIENERS

Justin: Dax, I don't know what mom and dad are going to do to get your attention. Do you have any ideas that will help you learn to listen?

Dax: I don't know, maybe you could just punch me in the stomach real hard or something...

Mmmmm. Does anyone have any better ideas?

Beans & Wieners

OVER BEANS & WIENERS




A couple of nights ago, Jace and I were sitting on the couch together. He was playing and I was reading a book. Well he starts making these smoochy, kissing noises and when I glance over I find him playing with Dax's Wonder Woman and Hawk Girl action figures. THEY WERE TOTALLY MAKING OUT!! As soon as Jace saw that I was watching him, he quickly put them behind his back and innocently smiled at me... I know this is every MAN'S dream, but a 2 year old? I so wish I had had my camera handy...

8th Annual Miller Family Classic

Today was the 8th Annual Miller Family Classic. This tournament, typically held in June near my brother-in-law's birthday, is one of my favorite yearly family activities. Dave and Marie, my in-laws, really go out of their way to make this event special. I just want them to know that I appreciate the time and effort that goes into making this fun. Love you guys!

We met at the golf course this morning at 7:30 am and enjoyed some bagels and orange juice before our 8am tee time. The door prize for the men was a nice "live lucky" golf shirt and the women got a nice, light-weight golf jacket. There were also goodie bags filled with an assortment of snacks, lip balm, balls and we each also received a bag of Miller Classic tees and a valuables bag.

The foursomes were: Dave & Marie, Katie & Royce and Jason & Leslee, me and Justin.

Even though we went out at 8 it still warmed up real fast. I didn't play the best game (I won't even post my score) and I blame the extreme heat and of course my new friend, Vertigo. Justin hit some incredible drives - I love to watch his ball gather speed, height and distance, it "does" something to me.

Afterward, we all gathered around our cars and waited for the scores to be tabulated. Here are the highlights (and low-lights)!

WINNERS
Men - Dave Miller
Women - Marie Miller

How awesome is it that the hosts of this tournament would take home the trophies?

Closest to the Hole
#5 - Me
#8 - Jason
#13 - Leslee
#17 - Dave

Lowest # of putts
Marie (there was a tie breaker between Marie and Royce)

Highest # of penalty strokes
Royce (there was a tie between me and Royce but he had the most on one hole)

Highest # of strokes out of the sand
Royce

WINNER of the BROWN JACKET
(player with the highest net score)
Royce

I've got to hand it to Royce. He is such a good sport about this even though he has taken this jacket home 5 years in a row! It must be noted that he birdied a couple of holes AND this is not his home course. Every year he challenges the family to play this same tournament up at the Country Club and every year we turn him down. It is just too much fun watching him put the jacket on even before the scores have been tallied. None of us wants to get our butts kicked up at the club!

DISHONORABLE MENTION
Farmer Brown

This guy should have his license revoked! He does not shut his mower down for anything or anyone. Actually, I gave him the death glare on hole #7 as I was chipping onto the green. He did shut the blade off just long enough for me to get on. He did however, power back up right after and Jason had to take his sand shot with his machine roaring in the background.

We also found out that he mowed over one of Dave's balls. You should have seen it, broke in two pieces... Dave was M-A-D... Seriously, this guy needs a lesson in golf etiquette.

Dear Mom

One of the projects I wanted to complete before going back to work was to organize all my photos and memorabilia and get them filed in my filing cabinet. While I was going through things, I came across a number of cards and letters to me from Jill when she was little. Here is one I would like to share. I think Jill was in 3rd or 4th grade but I am not sure because it doesn't have a date on it.
Jill (6), Me (29)

Dear Mom I love you so much it hurts.
Roses are red Vilots are blue,
Mac and Chesse is sweet and so are
you! I am going to buy a dinner for
two just for me and you.
Thank you for everything youv done for me.
Man I love you. Remind me about the dinner thing.Thanks for making me delicas dinners!I'll give you 50 hugs and 50 kiss on your special day.
You help me reach the stars when I have truoble doing Math problems on my Home Work! You kiss me when im hurt. You cheer me up when im sad! This is the special day for you when your feeling bad. Did I menchin that I love you so much. You are so pritty.I'll make you breakfast in bed! I LOVE YOU!!!!

Love Jillian