Birthday Wishes to my True Blue Friend

Ashley, B, and Jodi ~ Lifelong friends

A truer friend I could not have ever asked for than the friend I have in Jodi.  I firmly believe a friendship like ours happens once in a lifetime.  At best.  The last 32 years have woven a beautiful tapestry of two lives, one friendship. 

See, I have a little golden book my mom received when she was pregnant with me.  It was To Baby Miller (that was me!) from Baby Outler (that was Jodi!).  So when we say we've been friends all our lives we mean it.  Literally.

And my, oh my, the memories we share.  From the absolute heartache grief and pain of untimely deaths and personal struggles to the incredible joy of marrying two amazing, godly men and having beautiful babies of our own, we've built a friendship steady and strong.  From partying like rockstars in our wild days - days we'd both likely wish we could erase - to worshiping together every Sunday at church, studying God's word together in Sunday School, and praising our Heavenly Father for his amazingly steady provision through all of it. . .  Jodi is my true blue, best friend. 

Jodi's the friend I walked 60 miles in 3 days with.  She's the friend I worked with for about 5 years.  She's the friend who squealed the loudest when I got engaged, the friend who smiled the biggest when Tim and I got pregnant.

The friend I simply cannot imagine my life without.  And I thank God for her always.

Especially today as she celebrates her 32nd birthday.  I love you, dear one!  Here's to the rest of our lives!  The best is truly yet to come!

A Father's Day to Remember

We had a great Father's Day around here.  Church, noodle bake for lunch, ice cream for supper, and tons of playing with Molly. 

It just don't get no betta than that!

My heart is so full; I just don't know where to start.  Tim has been such an amazing father, and I get so excited when I daydream about our family's future! 

What a blessing it was to be able to honor our husbands (and daddies if they were there) in church on Sunday.  It's one of my all time favorite things our pastor makes a point to do on Father's Day and Mother's Day.  Tim and I had a special time of prayer where I was able to thank our Heavenly Father for the man Tim is, for the husband he is, and for the father he is.  What a precious gift!

Tim, you are an amazing father.  The way Molly lights up when you walk into the room is priceless.  She adores you and is sure you are the best thing EVER.  You work so very hard to provide for us, and I am so very thankful for that.  Your work ethic is truly second to none.

You love us in such a way that fills our hearts every single day.  And I am so very thankful for you.

Hope your Father's Day was perfect!

Molly's First Birthday Party

Molly's First Birthday Celebration was So! Much! Fun!  We had a ball!  So many of her friends were able to come, and we had tons of family here, too! 

There was lots of food!  All polka dots and stripes. . . 

There were lots of snuggles with the birthday girl. . . 

There were gifts and gifts and more gifts to be opened and explored. . . 

We sang to the birthday girl. . . 

Games were played and smiles were shared. . . 

And every single minute was so much fun!  So fun, in fact, it slap wore out the birthday girl herself!

Yep, it's safe to say fun was had by all! 

Happy Birthday, precious one!

Molly ~ One Year Old

Molly is one!  It's so hard to believe!  At one, Molly is still taking three bottles a day, and we are slowly moving from formula to whole milk.  I think that transition will be smooth, but we're taking our time for a number of reasons.  Mainly, I'm helping with VBS at our church this week, so to keep it as easy as possible for Molly, we're sticking with what works for her for a little bit longer!  Molly still is a bit of a picky eater, and we really never know from one day to the next what she'll eat and what she'll shake her head no at!  She typically always loves Cheerios, puffs, cheese puffs, nutri grain bars and toast.  Oh, and chick fil a nuggets and fries are always a hit!

Molly is not walking just yet, although she loves to walk behind some of her toys at home.  She's pulling up on everything and every morning I find her standing in her crib peeking over the railing when she wakes up!  Lately she's been such a Daddy's girl and absolutely goes crazy when she hears him walk into the door!

Molly and Ellie are playing so well together these days, and it's just so much fun hearing them laugh and squeal together!  They are surely the best of friends!

Molly Miller, your Daddy and I love you so very much, and we are so very thankful to be your parents!  We have loved every minute of the first year of your life and know that the best is yet to come!