The Gwilliam Fisher Clan

Happy Birthday Addie

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Mallory Turns the big 4

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Happy Birthday Mallory!!! You have such a sweet loving personality. You make us smile when ever we are around you.. Hope you had a great day!!!!!

Happy Birthday Justin!

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Have some cake would ya!

Happy Birthday Di!

2010-02-03T22:14:00.002-07:00

You've still got it!!!

Christmas with the Gwilliam Fisher Clan

2010-01-15T12:32:00.006-07:00

It was so nice to be with family!! Wish everyone could be there but we really want to make it out to see the rest of you lovely people soon!! Love you guys!!

Came across this one today... hilarious!

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Happy Birthday Mare!

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Happy Birthday Liz!!!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!!

Happy Happy Birthday...

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Amy Dear

Happy days will come to you all year

If I had a wish then it would be

a happy happy birthday to you from me (all of us really)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JADEN!!!

Happy Birthday...

2009-08-27T16:14:00.002-06:00

TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR

CYNTHIA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Happy Birthday Aaron!

2009-08-22T10:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Grandma Milner

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When I think of Grandma Milner...

Beef Brisket

Christmas visits

Morning walks

Memories, she always has a story to tell and a memory to share!

We love you Grandma, thanks for always making each one of us feel special!

2009-08-02T08:32:00.000-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOCELYN!

Kitchen and Back Deck Remodel...in no particular order.

2009-06-16T19:10:00.007-06:00

This is what I have been working on for the past few weeks. Our house looks quite different from the last time that most of you saw it, at graduation.

Happy Birthday Grandma

2009-06-08T10:47:00.002-06:00

(Pause the music at the bottom)

Grandma and Grandpa Milner

2009-06-01T12:55:00.009-06:00

"He is my pillar you know."
Were any of us really ever that little? The funniest part is that I remember sleeping in these things when I was 8 and 9, maybe even older. I also remember how uncomfortable it was. And yet the fighting to get to go to the hotel with G&G, horrible! One time Grandma even tried to convince me that I was too big for a chair bed anymore. Oh boy I showed her. I think my neck is still kinked from that one. My legs never did regain full circulation either. It was sure worth it though :)
Ahhh, nothing like a chair bed
I like his silver hair Mom."

"I like your beautiful necklace with all the beautiful colors"

"These tools are awesome!"
"Grandma Fisher is so pretty." Zack followed by an emphatic "yeah" from Jake and "She is so beautiful. I love her." from Ellie

Who doesn't love a good nose tweak?
Is it real? is it going to come eat me?

"Love it turtle mommy. Kiss it turtle mommy? Aw cute turtle. Hold it mommy?"

It was so great to visit Grandma and Grandpa Milner on our way to WI. The last time we were able to see them was on our way through to Utah for the great cabin/snowmobiling adventure. Ellie was 7 months, now she's 4, my how time flies. The boys remember that visit so well, it's amazing. They would talk about it quite frequently, most memorable being the sound of the clock. They would imitate it and as Ellie got older it became "Great Grandma and Grandpa Milner's princess clock. Because it's sounds just like the clock that chimes for Cinderella at the ball" out of the mouth of brothers who care enough to find princess ties to everything they can for their sister. How fun.

So we saw and heard the clock. Looked at things mommy (me) made when she was little. Saw "ancient artifacts" in the basement (too funny!). Ate cookies from the cookie jars. Played pass with Grandpa on the table with fun cereal toys saved lovingly by two wonderful cereal addicts. Listened to fun stories; hotel chair beds when we were kids, fights to see who would be lucky enough to cram him/herself into one of the coveted chair beds, "heavy dog" from my younger and more profound days, and many more. Climbed and climbed the rock wall almost sending Grandma and a neighbor to the hospital with anxiety attacks. Checked out the birdbath, cardinal nest, and wonderfully memorable landscaping by the king of all green thumbs. Got treated to where else but Mickey D's for dinner and dessert. Had an after dinner concert by Jake. And of course, had a soda.

Mean mommy tried to make them wait until later but upon Addie's insistence they guzzled them up as we said our goodbyes in the driveway - can you say emergent potty break not too far down the road.

I have no idea what my childhood would have been like without the countless memories these two created. From winters with vehicles stuffed so full with Christmas gifts you wondered where the Grandparents sat, to summers full of Green River WY watermelon and brisket. What would we have done without G&G Milner? So very glad we got to visit and create so many more memories that my children can now hold onto. We love you Grandma and Grandpa Milner. When are you coming to visit us in WI? :)

so much fun and WAY too many pictures

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Reeslyn was amazed by Uncle Aaron's climbing skills

We love cousins!!!

and Grandma!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Uncle Aaron & Aunt Cynthia for coming a couple days early to spend time with us!

Mallory loves you Uncle Aaron

and you won over the impossible... Reeslyn!

(she was so sad when you guys left)

Happy......

2009-04-26T22:02:00.000-06:00

BIRTHDAY ELLIE!!!!!!!

Kanyon is one!!

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St. Patricks Day

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Oh how I lOvE St. Patricks Day!!!

...and what would it be without Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner?!

...and green bread and green milk and green TOILET WATER!!!!

THANKS MOM!!! for always making St. Patty's Day a fun and memorable holiday, filled with traditions.

Congrats Zack!!!

2009-03-15T21:32:00.003-06:00

We are all so proud of the decision that you have made to be baptized!

Happy Birthday Zackary

2009-03-05T17:36:00.001-07:00

I am so sorry that this is so late! We were at Disneyland when it happened and I swore I would remember to post this when I got home, apparently I forgot!

Sorry Zack but we hope that you had a wonderful birthday!!!

Chi

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Chi playing with one of her favorite toys, a Q-Tip.

Chi

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...5 minutes Later.

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Chi trying to play with her big sister Cleo.

Someone Got a Haircut...

2009-02-15T11:42:00.004-07:00

Woops, Dane Got a Haircut!

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-13T11:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Valentines Day to all...

Happy Birthday Addie

2009-02-07T18:03:00.003-07:00

I love that you even eat like a monkey!

Happy Birthday Monkey climber!!!

Happy Birthday Mallory

2009-02-05T10:27:00.000-07:00

One thing I love about Mallory is reading what her Mom has written about her cause she is always soooo funny. You have an amazing spirit and I love when we were in St. George and you would sit on my lap and ask me to read you a story... What a big girl you are becoming. I hope you know how much we love you...
Love,
Uncle Justin, Aunt Di, Jaden and Jocelyn

Happy Birthday Di

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Happy Birthday Justin

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Happy Birthday Grandpa Milner!

When I think of Grandpa...

Root Beer Candy

ALWAYS fixing something

Home Grown Tomatoes

Beef Brisket

your belt buckle

Christmases

We love you Grandpa!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

2008-12-25T18:12:00.003-07:00

One of the highlights of our Christmas was talking to Grandma and Grandpa on the webcam and then taking pictures of each other with Reeslyn's new pink camera that Santa brought her!!!

Grandpa feeds Eden

2008-12-07T22:44:00.002-07:00

VOTE FOR ME!!!

2008-11-25T08:04:00.001-07:00

Go here www.people.com/lookalikes and click on Katie as Reese and vote for me!!!

1985

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MASON

2008-11-15T16:21:00.003-07:00

Happy Birthday Mason Man!!!! We Love You.

2008-11-07T19:17:00.001-07:00

HaPPy BirTHdAy MaRE!!!

(our computer broke so I'm just getting caught up)

A Few Pics of Our House

2008-10-26T17:40:00.005-06:00

We got a new rug, a new lamp, new pillows and a new mirror.

New barstools(thanks mom.) and a new table(Solid Wood! We got a sweet deal at DI!) ...we still need chairs though. :o)

I love these glass food containers. I like using glass because it is less porous than plastic and for the most part, you don't have to worry about BPA chemicals. :o)

...we're also in the process of putting brushed silver knobs and handles on the cabinets.

Happy Birthday

2008-10-16T10:07:00.000-06:00

DAVE!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

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A just a little excited.....

Our New Addition

2008-10-05T12:18:00.003-06:00

This is our new kitty "Chi." We thought it would be fun to add another animal to the family.

Happy Birthday Amy!

2008-09-20T15:04:00.001-06:00

Sorry it's a couple days late!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Jaden!!!

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Our Heritage

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Abraham Milner

Grandma Milner

Grandma Pam

For the cousins

2008-09-07T15:27:00.002-06:00

Zackary wanted all of you to see his latest lizard catch, Speedy. He is living happily with, Hopper, the toad, and Spotted, the leopard gecko. Target, the toadlet, was accidentally let go as Daddy (Uncle Sam) was unloading the garage and putting everything back from Gustav's visit.

When we evacuated we set Bobby, our cat, up in the kids bathroom upstairs and we thought he would like to look at the lizard/toad tank so we put it with him on the counter. He liked listening to the crickets, that is what they all eat, and watching them hunt and gobble up the crickets. We bought lots of crickets at the pet store before the hurricane so we could make sure they wouldn't starve while we were gone.

I hope you like looking at the lizard. You can come to our house in Louisiana and see the tank, it's outside in the back yard. Come visit soon.

Love,

Zack

An Abegg Update

2008-08-23T15:32:00.003-06:00

Well, it's been quite busy around here. I finished all of my classes, so I am officially graduated from college. Yeah! :o) Dane has 6 more classes to go and he will be done in April. Dane decided to get his degree in English Literature, rather than English Education. We are changing directions a bit and seeing what comes of it. We continue to add little updates to our townhome and are trying to get it ready to have some renters within the next year or so. We have contemplated going back east and working for the summer or spending some time in Europe. All good options, we'll just have to see what feels best, when we make our final decisions. Regardless, we have been enjoying figuring things out and gearing up for new possibilities.
:o) I thought that I would add a picture of Dane's cooking. I have come home to a cooked meal, more often than I have cooked a meal, myself!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AARON :o)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON!!!! WE LOVE YOU!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!

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(pause the music at the bottom first)

Congratulations Mike & Liz!!!

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Kleine Reunion

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Happy Birthday Jocelyn!!!

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Sorry I forgot to post it yesterday!!!

Naming Contest

2008-08-01T11:23:00.005-06:00

The Reward: The satisfaction of knowing you named our dogs (isn't that great)!

Leave a comment or send me an e-mail and name our dogs!!!

Reeslyn and Mallory will be picking the winning names

Reeslyn's choices so far: chocolate and vanilla
salt and pepper

Great Grandma's Chili

2008-07-28T19:50:00.002-06:00

Ellie _loves_ to help me in the kitchen. It's especially fun when we get to make a Great Grandma dish. I love to pass on history with food, there is something great about Grandma's cookin'! We love you Grandma and Grandpa Milner :o) Uh-oh now I am craving Grandpa's brisket and I don't think I can wait until Christmas. Hmm Christmas brisket, or "cow meat, yum!" as the boys like to say it. Now I am drooling on my computer.

Visiting Mike

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Happy Birthday

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT KATIE!
WE LOVE YA
FROM JADEN, JOCELYN

Happy Birthday Jacob the dog!!

2008-07-11T17:27:00.002-06:00

The tooth fairy has been here

2008-06-18T13:16:00.002-06:00

Well it finally happened Zack lost his first tooth. I tried to glue it back in and keep him little but it didn't work, not even Gorilla Glue. He's ecstatic. I can't believe he's 7 and losing baby teeth, I will go have a good cry. It might seem crazy but I really do wish I could push pause right now and keep them all just like this forever.

My 'New' Old Dresser

2008-06-16T19:47:00.002-06:00

We sanded down and restained an old antique dresser of mine. We are really proud of the way it turned out. There are some areas where the original wood coloring shows through, that give it just the look we were going for. We plan on filling our house with old unique pieces that we restore. :o)

Happy Father's day to you all

2008-06-15T18:39:00.001-06:00

Just wanted to wish all you father's in this glorious family a Happy Father's day...

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

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Happy Birthday Mom!

We love you and hopeyou have a wonderful day.

You are absolutely amazing and we can't

thank you enough for all that you teach us

and all that you are!

Quick Trip to Ogden Airport

2008-05-31T15:18:00.003-06:00

Justin and Jaden left early this morning to fly w/ a friend of ours to the Ogden Airport to see some old war airplanes that are still up and running.. they had a great time.. Jaden loved sitting in the cockpit and pretending that he was the pilot.. Justin said that when they first took off he was kind of nervous because they were over Utah Lake and he said that he wanted to go back.. Once Justin reminded him that he would be safe and they wouldn't FALL into the Lake then he was all fine...

Thought of the Day

2008-05-29T10:14:00.000-06:00

"Mercies and blessings come in different forms--sometimes as hard things. Yet the Lord said, 'Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things' (D&C 59:7). All things means just that: good things, difficult things--not just some things. He has commanded us to be grateful because He knows being grateful will make us happy. This is another evidence of His love.

Just a little shout out to my siblings...

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My fondest memories...

Amy - When we were kids I used to always sneak into your bed to sleep with you and Dad would always catch me and make me go back to my bed but I would still try. Also I remember you always conned me into tickling your back.

Justin - When you ran the last .2 miles of the St. George Marathon with me!

Aaron - Playing in the big tree in the house by the Provo Temple. You made me my very own seat to sit on and I loved it!!!

Mary Ann - When you ran the Thanksgiving Day run with me in Orem. Running is such a passion of mine and it meant a lot to me that you did it with me!!!

the Graduate!

2008-05-21T11:04:00.002-06:00

Yea! he did it (actually we do have one more year) but it was still fun to go and she how excited he was... What a little Stud! I have to say he was by far the Cutest one there (although there are some really cute kids)...
WE LOVE YOU BUD!

Happy Mother's Day...

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to all the wonderful mothers in this family! But especially the mother who started it all!

We love you Grandma!

Mason's MRI

2008-05-05T13:27:00.002-06:00

Keeping him on the bed was the hardest part! He's a roly poly oly these days!

Everything turned out great, the spot on his hand is just a cyst which is what we were hoping for!

Eden - 4.5 mo.

2008-04-24T10:29:00.004-06:00

We always "knew" it was a girl,
but just in case, we bought one boy thing...
this hat!

Kanyon Russell Gwilliam

2008-04-21T09:40:00.004-06:00

Like the discovery of the first working light bulb (with the flip of a switch) we became different people. We are now the proudest parents ever!!! We now understand what a positive life-changing event we have been working towards these last 9 months! My hat goes off to my fellow parents. We are all truly blessed! We can't wait to show him off at MaryAnn's Graduation! Thank you for the prayers and strength we felt you all radiating towards us. We couldn't have done it without our Family of Friends.

Love and Miss You all!

Cynthia, Aaron and of course Kanyon

Our Child... :o)

2008-04-18T20:52:00.003-06:00

Here are some pictures of our cutie pie Cleo.

She is such a character; she loves to play and of course sleep!!!!

Kanyon Gwilliam

2008-04-18T18:01:00.002-06:00

~Welcome to the family Kanyon!!!

We love you very much. Congratulations

Aaron and Cynthia; we're sending our

love to you all~

It looked like so much fun we just had to join you!

2008-04-16T22:08:00.002-06:00

3 out of the 5
Gwilliam kids
now drive
Honda Odysseys

Fire Station Day

2008-04-11T19:54:00.002-06:00

Jaden had the opportunity to go to the fire station w/ his pre-school class... He was a little timid at first about putting on the hat and coat, once he did he was all smiles. Are little boy is growing up so fast... love ya bud..

2008-03-30T18:41:00.003-06:00

Baby's First Beater! She's been giving us the evil eye lately when she knows we have something that she doesn't. Today when she was the only one with a beater she was definitely aware. She kept holding it out and explaining to us that it was hers :o) Unfortunately the camera does not even begin to capture the mess, but I tried. Happy whipped cream beaters to you all, strawberry shortcake with our fresh strawberries and Sam's yummy shortcake too!

Zion's again

2008-03-25T21:05:00.002-06:00

We just can't seem to stay away...

Reeslyn's Handstand Front Limber

2008-03-19T22:28:00.003-06:00

I told Grandma and Grandpa Milner I would put this up a long time ago (sorry). Reeslyn is getting so good at gymnastics but there is one problem... she doesn't like to listen to her teacher so she is taking a break and going to try dance instead. But here's some of her mad skills that her AWESOME teacher was able to teach her :)

Baby Fiesta!!

2008-03-17T16:18:00.006-06:00

Mary Ann and Dane, Thank you so much for coming to our Baby Fiesta.....
Here are a couple fun pictures..... Love you all so much!!

Cute New Grandpa and Uncles....Marc looks a little bored though, too much baby talk maybe? :)

Happy St. Patty's Day

2008-03-17T15:57:00.003-06:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day to one and all, especially Grandma Fisher!!

St. Patrick's own special green smoothie recipe.

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup pineapple juice

4 cups organic plain yogurt

1 handful baby carrots

1 1/2 cups frozen peaches

Blend and enjoy. Quick before the leprechauns get it!!

They are all saying "We love St. Patrick's Day!" and boy we do thanks to a little leprechaun who shall remain nameless!! Love those leprechauns.

You might notice Ellie is green free, well not really there are tiny little green leaves on the flowers of her dress. You see she does not have a green princess dress and it is more important to be a princess than to be green. Take it up with Ellie cause I already tried and obviously I didn't win, really I never do :o)

I love Ketchup!!!

2008-03-07T22:14:00.000-07:00

Going Private

2008-03-05T14:08:00.003-07:00

M has requested that we go private. Does anybody have any objections to that?

Update: I just talked to Grandma and Grandpa and they said that they have not been able to see JBiggs and D's blog since they went private so I think we should keep this one public so they can still see pictures of J and J every once in a while on this blog.

So a solution for you Mare might be that you can create your own blog and have it be private and post some pictures of your house for us to see on there.

problem

2008-02-29T11:57:00.002-07:00

We have had a problem w/ the photo bucket paper... As soon as I figure it out I will change it back... sorry di-

YEAH! IT'S FIXED...

Happy Happy Birthday Z!!!

2008-02-27T20:18:00.004-07:00

I sure hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Know that We love you. :o)

Love,
Aunt M and Uncle D

Daddy Dave in a Kilt!

2008-02-26T09:41:00.005-07:00

This is something you don't see every day!
Dave wore a kilt for his friends wedding in
Santa Barbara this past weekend.
Although it was amusing, I think he's looking
very handsome as an Irish man...

This one's for you Uncle Justin

2008-02-21T21:12:00.001-07:00

Eden-Bo-Beeden

2008-02-20T13:32:00.003-07:00

Our computer had been down since the week before Eden was born, but we just got it back...so I thought I would post an update of the midget (as Dave lovingly calls her). Not so midget though! She is 9 weeks old, 14 pounds and 26 inches long! That means she is in 6-9 mo. clothes! Oh my! She is taking after her father.

Thought for the Day

2008-02-19T12:04:00.000-07:00

" 'Life is good, if we live in such a way to make it so.' . .
'A good life' comes as a result of the way we do things, of the words we choose to say, and even of the kind of thoughts we choose to have.
. . ". . . 'Wanting to' is the determining factor which leads us to lay hold upon the word of God and be happy. Perseverance in making correct decisions is what leads us to happiness."

Benjamin de Hoyos

Little Change

2008-02-13T14:58:00.002-07:00

Okay so I was taught how to change the template from a friend if you don't like it just change it BACK.

Fun with the Fam...

2008-02-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

Cooper Loves Daddy#1 !!!!!!! We loved having you at the cabin!!!! Love you all!!!!

We had so much fun having mom here....Thank you so much for coming!!

PS. Mom you look good at our cabin!! :)

Root Beer Float

2008-02-09T13:04:00.000-07:00

1 Bottle of Root Beer + 1 Wendy's Vanilla Frosty = 1 Delicious Treat!!!

Happy Birthday Addie

2008-02-07T16:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Sweet Addie. I can't believe you are a year old already and already walking. We love you and hope you have a wonderful birthday.
Love, Grandma

Happy Birthday Justin and Di!!!

2008-02-04T20:54:00.000-07:00

(I had to do it again so they each have their own post) ;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN AND DI!!!

2008-02-04T12:53:00.001-07:00

We love you guys. Have a wonderful day
and know that you're loved!!!

Jaden's first day skiing

2008-02-04T08:24:00.000-07:00

Justin took Jaden Skiing up at Sundance on Sunday and he LOVED IT.....so let's just say that this is the first of many.....the picture is of Jaden and his best friend Colton as well as Colton's dad...
Justin hasn't stopped complaining about his legs being sore from doing Snowplow all day long...

Thank you Aaron & Cynthia

2008-01-22T19:43:00.001-07:00

I make pancakes at least once a week for my family and using our new griddle from Aaron & Cynthia made it soooooooo much easier! Thanks for our great Christmas present! How did you know that's what I wanted??? :)

Justin - that butter is just for you!

2 Weeks old and 6 Months along!!!

2008-01-21T14:30:00.000-07:00

New Blog to visit

2008-01-20T18:56:00.000-07:00

For all of you Gwilliam's who are interested Bronwyn (McMillan) James has a blog here it is...

www.jamesfamilyadventures.blogspot.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA MILNER!!!

2008-01-17T11:51:00.000-07:00

Thanks for giving us an excuse to eat CAKE!!!

The new dog cousins

2008-01-10T13:31:00.000-07:00

Mason Man wore this outfit today in honor of his 2 new cousins!