So much for catching up!

I had every intention to get caught up the last time.... so much for that! So- Going back- AGAIN! May Birthdays! Samantha and Donny.... Donny doesn't like a bunch of hoopla so, we took him out to Red Robin- the kids wanted him to get sung to! It was funny! Donny said no at first, but then finally gave in to his very begging children! So- here is Donny at Red Robin Samantha had a Hannah Montana Birthday party. We just did a little party here at the house. She had lots of her friends come- they jumped on the trampoline, played on the swingset, had a pinata, ate cake (I made her a guitar Chocolate Rice Krispee cake- it's what she wanted!) , and opened presents. It was a very nice party! Here are some pictures of her and her friends!

Catching up!

Oh my!!! Life HAS been a little crazy! I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted! Well- this is what I have been up to in a nut shell- driving kids to school, nursing baby, showering, nursing baby, picking kids up from school, nursing baby, cleaning house (or something), picking more kids up from school, nursing baby, fixing dinner, eating dinner, cleaning up dinner, nursing baby, pajamas on, get kids in bed, go to bed..... yep that's about it! When I am not doing that, I have been working for my mom at her school 3 days a week. So- I really need to catch you all up on things. Let's go back to Easter! Yes, Easter! I have cute pictures! We went to Milams for Easter dinner. They did an easter egg hunt inside because it was raining! That's Seattle in spring for you! Then we did a few at home too- when the sun decided to come out! Here are some pictures!

Happy Easter Craft

My kids and I decided to make something for the Grandmas for Easter. They were wood blocks that we first painted, then put scrapbook paper and letters on and then wrapped them to give away. Jacob and Samantha had a lot of fun helping paint them and put them together. They are always so interested in helping out- wether cooking, crafting, cleaning .... whatever the task may be. I am so thankful for my kids. Here are some pictures of our craft ....

Samantha at Cheer Camp

Samantha had a cheer camp the Saturday before I was due. I was really debating wether or not she would be going- but decided that if I hadn't had the baby by that Saturday, that she would be able to go. She had soooo much fun! The cheerleader that she had so much fun with was named Avery. I am so glad that she got to go. Now she does a cute little cheer and dance and she makes such a cute little cheerleader. Here are some pictures of her day.

Welcome Baby Joshua Donald Milam!

We would like to announce the new addition to the Donald G Milam family- Joshua Donald Milam! He is absolutley beautiful!!! 7lbs 15oz. 20in long. Lots of dark hair- our little tradition- and it looks like maybe another blue-eyed child. The C-section was the most strangest thing I have ever felt in my life! I thought having a little thing growing inside of me was strange as it was---- but having your body completely numb and feeling all the tugging and pulling and whatever else- definetly topped that! Needless to say- it only took 18 minutes (so Donny says) to cut me up, pull baby out and sew me back together again! Absolutley amazing!! This was my first sight of him- (below-sorry for the blood)being held by Dr. Kathleen Hanlon. Donny actually did great in the operating room and looked so cute in his "scrubs"- which he said- not the right look for him- I think he would rather wear his flying uniform. I thought he looked cute!

As far as the recovery goes- I am doing good. Up and about already- which people say is great! S0- Nothing to complain about on my end. Donny has been great at taking care of me and the kids and whatever needs to be done. The kids LOVE their baby brother! They were so excited to see him for the first time. Samantha was counting down the days! Here are some pictures with them and their new brother Joshua- whom they call "Joshie".

Aren't these faces adorable?? And- the first kiss-

Here are some pictures of our guests holding Joshua..... (L-R: Aunt Kathy, Grandpa Carroll, Grandma Carroll)

(L-R above: Cousin Nathan Pollock, Cousin Brittney & Brandyn Carroll, Grandma Milam) (L-R below: Uncle Shawn Pollock, Aunt Ronda Pollock, Cousin Bryce Pollock)

And some more: Unlce Scott Milam, Cousin Jamison Milam & Cousin Callie Milam

And last but not least----- Cousin Nicole Hoffman!

I thought I had pictures of Grandpa Milam, Uncle Brian Milam and Auntie EM(ily) Milam- but not here... hmmmmmm my cameraman (Donny) must have decided to take a nap!

Anyway- This is mostly all the pictures I have. I will add a few more misc ones at the end- including the one of my most favorite nurse I have ever had- Kristen Graves- who actually is a member and lives within my stake! She was wonderful- if you happen across this Kristen, thanks so much for a pleasant experience!

Hope you all enjoy my little bundle as much as I have!
Oh- The picture of the dragonfly.... for those of you who don't know.... This has kind of been Wendy's little trademark since she passed. She loved dragonflys and every now and then one will pop up in some way... and I noticed that in the corner of the artwork that was in my room.... was a dragonfly..... Hmmmmmm... So- I took a picture so that I will always remember that Wendy was there in her own small way (and I did notice on my walks in the halls that it wasn't the same picture in every room).

Baby coming tomorrow!! (hopefully)

Well, I went in to the DR's office on Monday- my due date and found out that the baby is breach. The DR tried to manually move him and turn him around to no avail! So, we have scheduled a c-section for tomorrow (Wednesday- April Fools day!) and hopefully with no fooling, we will have our baby boy tomorrow. Ronda jokes around and says maybe it will come out a girl! I would die!! I have totally prepared for a boy! The surgery is scheduled for 12:00 noon and from what I am told- takes 8 minutes to get the baby out and about 40 minutes to sew me back up. Sounds like way too much work! and Pain! So- Just wanted to give an update of where we were at with things. I will be back home probably Saturday, but don't know when I will get back on the computer again. Hopefully soon with some pictures! Thanks for all who have been calling to check up on me! I appreciate it! Talk more later!!

Baptism in the family!

Well, last month, Feb 28, 2009, my niece and nephew (Oldest Brother, Dave's, oldest kids) Brandyn (16 yrs) and Brittney (15 yrs) were baptized. They recently have moved back to Washington from Ohio with their mother, Kathy (age unable to share as she might hurt me). They started coming to church with my folks and Brandyn was almost instantly interested in what needed to be done to pass the sacrament and was asking questions. So, we gave phone numbers to the missionaries and scheduled their first missionary lesson. I think just over a month later, they were baptized. Their missionaires were Elder Blanc and Elder Tenney. They were great missionaries who I know will never be forgotten. Elder Blanc baptized Brittney and Uncle Donny Milam baptized Brandyn. It was a late night. Donny wasn't able to get off of work and didn't get home until 8pm to the airport- so the baptism was scheduled for 9pm!!! yes- that is right! And SOOO many people came to show their love and support. It was great! Amazing and Great! (This is them with their Mom, Kathy.) I am so proud of them and am so excited to see where their lives will lead them in the future. They are great kids! Anyway-Just thought I would post this very memorable event!

(to the right- some of the younger cousins- L to R; top-Samantha, Bryce, Nathan, bottom-Alayna and Jacob)

BTW- No baby yet! Stay tuned!!!!