The last 8 months...

It seems like yesterday we brought Lily and Lauren home. We have learned so much from our 3 girls. I am learning to be thankful for each moment...even those days where I could cry at the drop of a hat. I am learning to enjoy the cries of sick baby girls, because holding them and giving them comfort is so sweet. I am learning how to discipline Brooke, not because I am angry, but because I love her and want her to obey God. I am learning to be thankful for every moment, because time has already gone by too quickly and one day I will be wishing I could just hold my sweet baby girls in my arms again.

A little trip down memory lane...

Sweet memories of Lily, Brooke and Lauren getting their first baths

First smiles...I can't believe how chubby Brooke was!!!

Lily, Brooke and Lauren at 8 months

Fun in the SNOW!

Miller Sandwich!

Brooke even came out to play for a little while. She doesn't own gloves, so she borrowed Poppy's!

Love my husband!

The 3 oldest Miller girls sledding!

The 3 youngest Miller girls, staying warm inside. They are all getting so BIG!

January 29...a taste of SPRING!

almost 8 months old!

watching Daddy play!

SO fun!

We shared a smoothie after nap time!

So today there is a winter storm warning in effect until WEDNESDAY morning. They are calling for 1 inch of ice, and 8-12 inches of snow. For Oklahoma, that is a big deal. 2 days ago, it was 76 degrees and SUNNY! It was a beautiful day. We all spent the morning outside, Landon played soccer, and we grilled hamburgers for dinner. It was the perfect weekend. I am thankful for the little break before the "storm".

Healthy Chewy Granola Bars

Marybeth sent some yummy treats. SO thoughtful.

My friend Marybeth gave me some YUMMY granola bars as a house warming gift a couple weeks ago. They were SO good I have made them twice since then. I love all the ingredients in them. They are made with coconut oil, which I love baking with! I have used it to make rice krispy treats, and you would never know the difference! Thanks Marybeth for such an addicting recipe! Visit her blog here for cute inspiration and great recipes.

Healthy Chewy Granola Bars

Ingredients:

1 c peanut butter (i used natural chunky)

2/3 c honey

1/2 c coconut oil

2 c oats

2 c total of coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and flax seed (or make it your own!)

Chocolate Chips or Chopped Dark Chocolate

Directions:

In a medium size pan melt together the peanut butter, honey and coconut oil.

Remove from the heat and add in the nuts, oats and coconut.

Place in a 8 x 11 pan (or something similar) and smooth down the top. Sprinkle with coconut and chocolate.

Chill until set and cut into bars. Keep these stored in the fridge and ENJOY!

2010 - A Year FULL of many blessings

"From the fullness of grace we have received one blessing after another." John 1:16

Our First Christmas as a family of FIVE!

November - Landon & I celebrated 3 years

October - Girls all dressed up to "trick or treat"!

September - My big girl turned TWO!

August - This picture was taken on my birthday...I had the sweetest girls there to celebrate with me!

July - These days were filled watching sweet, sleeping babies

June - Our first picture of our family of 5. This was the day we got to meet TWO sweet baby girls.

May - 1st swim of the year!

April - Easter

March - Baby Shower for the twins! Shortly following this weekend, I was placed on bed rest. The next few months were filled with lots of rest, and many prayers!

February - Celebrating Valentines day at the Melting Pot

January - Brooke's first snow...not a fan!

The Pioneer Woman's Pecan Pie

Need a quick, easy last minute recipe?!? Make this recipe...it is the Pioneer Woman's Pecan Pie recipe. So yummy!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Hope you have a wonderful time with your family this week.

Pecan Pie

Ingredients:

1 unbaked pie crust

1 cup white sugar

2 tbsp. brown sugar

¼ tsp. salt

1 cup corn syrup (i used light)

1/3 cup melted butter

3 eggs, beaten

¼ tsp. vanilla

1 heaping cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lay pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and decoratively fold the edges. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, butter, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.

Pour chopped pecans in an even layer on the bottom of the unbaked pie shell. Pour the syrup mixture over the top of the pecans. Allow to stand about 20 seconds to let pecans float to the top.

Bake for 50 minutes, being careful not to burn pecans or crust. (if you need to, lay some foil over the top to prevent burning) Allow to cool for several hours or overnight before serving.

THREE years and counting...

November 17, 2007

10 months later came sweet Brooke

November 17, 2009 we found out we were pregnant with twins!

Our Family of Five!

Just love this guy!

Who knew? 3 kids in less than 3 years???

"Surprise" Wedding Present - We found out about a month after we were married that we were expecting. Hugest shock ever.

First Anniversary Gift - A sweet 2 month old named Brooke Lauren. Our honeymoon surprise baby was the most amazing and beautiful gift from God.

Second Anniversary Gift - Found out we were expecting TWINS. We went in that morning just praying to hear a heartbeat. I experienced a lot of problems in those first couple weeks of pregnancy, and we weren't sure how the baby was doing. As we were watching the ultrasound being done...we saw not one, but TWO healthy babies with TWO healthy heartbeats. God is so good. June 10, 2010 Lily Reese and Lauren Grace joined our family. They are two of the sweetest babies...I am so blessed. We are loving every minute with them...and the last 5 months have gone by way too quickly.

Third Anniversary Gift - Finding out we are expecting TRIPLETS.....JUST KIDDING. Ha ha. I just had to throw that one in. BEST GIFT - my family of five. I am so thankful for my family...my sweet husband and beautiful girls! I admire Landon for so many things. He is such a patient, loving and FORGIVING person. I have learned so much by watching him respond to different situations. He never reacts emotionally, but always responds in love. I am thankful for such an amazing husband who loves GOD and his family.