God's Hidden Blessings

We have been having fun in the snow...therefore fun in the house. Kuyler and Keshan got t-shirts from Grandma and Grandpa Miller. We, of course, had to immediately take pictures. Here are brother and sister posing for the camera. Keshan's little t-shirt is illegible in this pic, so we took another. Besides, the picture is too cute to not share.

Kuyler has a picture that answers the questions, "Where do you live?" and "Why do you not get any television stations at all?". We live in a hole. Yes, that's right, a hole. You can see it directly behind Kuyler. This picture is so funny. We can't help but laugh when we look at it. In the last blog, you saw Keshan with her little monkey. Well, Keshan is our little monkey. We hope you'll agree that our monkey is awfully cute! Lastly, for tonight, an update on Jason and I. This week has had it's definite ups and downs. Jason lost both grandmothers within 23 days of each other. He hoped to get to Ohio for the funerals, but was unable to either time. We are sad and yet rejoice in lives well lived and eternal hope as they both rejoice in the Presence of our Heavenly Father. I have been battling kidney stones for the better part of 3 months. (The above picture is from the hotel while Daddy kept the kids entertained with cartoons while I was in surgery. Note Keshan's grip on Brother - he's not getting away from her.) Two surgeries later, my battle is almost at an end. I received news today that the stones are all out and now I just need to have the stint removed. I and my whole family are ecstatic to be almost done with this ordeal. Kuyler ran around tonight with his arms spread wide calling out to me, "You're free! You're stones are out of your tummy!!" That boy pays attention to everything! God's blessings are abundant toward us! He is taking care of finances, time together, and all that concerns us. I think the Grandmas went to heaven and requested that the Father "give us a break". Thank you, Lord!

Cradle Roll "Sun"day

Today was "Cradle Roll Sunday". It is a special time where all of the babies born in the last year are recognized and given a little gift. Keshan received a little monkey that she immediately chewed the tag off of. Then she christened his head with spikes via slobber.Another fun aspect of our days is a new train set that Grandma Helen found. Kuyler loves to build interesting track designs with whomever he can get to help. Keshan (Hurricane Keshan) likes to take the trains off of the tracks and, you guessed it, eat them. (Kuyler says, "I'm concerned about the slobber." in his most grown-up voice.) Here's a picture that Kuyler drew of Mommy. His drawings are getting so great! We enjoy hours of drawing time each day. It is snowing outside, but 2 days ago we were outside working in the yard. Kuyler, our foreman, was drawing at his craft table which we had to bring out for the event. Mommy worked on the lilacs while Keshan napped. Daddy cut out a bush that has gotten overgrown. Now we will have more room for our garden and flowers! We can't wait until spring is really here.

Spring Fever = Baseball!

The beautiful weather this week has drawn Daddy and Kuyler to a nearby park. The biggest blessing for them was that the baseball field fence was open, so they had to go play, of course.

Kuyler learned to "slide". Of course, he has to go head-first, just like Daddy.


Fielder Kuyler catching a ball off of the wall. Throwing the ball against the wall, aiming at certain pictures is great fun! Kuyler has a great throwing arm already.

Kuyler and Daddy also made up a new game. They call it "balf". As you can see, it is a cross between baseball and golf. It may be a little hard on the bat, but boys love imagination!
What a glorious day! It is too bad it didn't last...but more on that next time! Where are Keshan and Stacie during this time, you might ask. We are at home napping in blissful quiet. Girls and boys need their own special time. We love you all and hope you are enjoying these glimpses into our lives!