The Milam Family

June 17, 2009

Visiting Kent

Today I took the boys to Dallas to visit our special neighbor, Kent. He leaves tomorrow for a rehab facility in Denver so we really wanted to see him before he left. Honestly, I was a bit concerned about how my kids would do in the hospital under the circumstances. I prayed a lot about it and talked to them about what to expect.

They were perfect! Our visit could not have gone better. Kent's 22nd birthday is Saturday so we took one of Grana's pound cakes (Zachary's pick) and some homemade gifts. Kent was so gracious and sweet to the boys.

Kent's attitude is amazing!! He actually told us that this accident 'was the best thing that ever happened to him'. Can you imagine?! He asked us to pray over him and we were honored to do so. His testimony is and will be a very inspiring one.

Here he is styling his hair before pictures. Gretchen, be proud!

Trent with his BEST buddy

Melt my heart

After visiting Kent we had our first experience at Shenanigans. The boys had a blast playing laser tag, bowling, playing arcade games and watching Raegan climb the rock wall. (Zachary wasn't big enough for the harness--he was so bummed!)

When we got back to MP, the boys jumped directly in the pool. After all the fun we had today, I asked Trent what his favorite part of the day was. Without hesitation he said, 'KENT'!

Mine, too!:)

June 16, 2009

VBS 2009

Balloon toss

My sweet class

My boys and I on bandanna day

Playing a didgeridoo

Very intent

Cutie pie!

Bro. Clint before taking his pie in the face...

And after!

We had a GREAT week on the Boomerang Express at Vacation Bible School last week. I taught the kids who are going into Kindergarten next year. I just love that age! Zachary was in my class and after much wailing, Trent was too. We had a lot of fun and hopefully we planted lots of seeds in our little people.

As always, the boys and girls competed to see who could bring the heaviest offering. When the numbers were looking small during midweek, Bro. Clint offered a challenge that if they brought 600 lbs of change combined, he would take a pie in the face. That did the trick. There was over 1000 lbs of money brought by Friday. He kept his word and the kids went berserk to watch their preacher get creamed!

June 10, 2009

Prayers for Kent

***Kent's sister, Kara, sent me the information for his caring bridge website so we can all follow his progress. Click here to read her entries.***

Our neighbor, Kent, who we have all come to love since moving here, was in a horrible motorcyle wreck yesterday. He was flown to Parkland in Dallas and is in very serious condition. He sustained back injuries that could be life altering. If you are reading this, please stop and say a prayer for him. I know that he and his family would very much appreciate it.

My boys and I are praying every time we think of him...Praying for a full recovery! In Trent's words, "that bof his legs get fixed and he will come to my house to play."

AMEN!

June 9, 2009

T Ball Party

The regular season for T ball ended last week and so we celebrated last night with a swimming party at my in-laws. The kids had a great time swimming, eating hot dogs and enjoying cupcakes.

Here I am posing with my guys before the last game. Trent wore his full uniform for that game.

The boys were so pumped to get these "huge" trophies

The cupcakes were a hit...with kids AND adults.

We had a great set of kids this year on our team and we ended up League Champs! Way to go Padres!

Now on to All-Stars. I am not kidding. T-ball all stars!!! Brandon is coaching since our team ended up with the most wins. Tournament is mid June. I'll keep you posted on that madness!

June 1, 2009

Our Graduate

Zachary graduated from preschool on May 28. I have been trying to download pictures that my sister took for me since then and still can't! I copied these 2 off of her blog--so it's all I've got.

Their graduation program was Edward the Emu. Zachary was the zookeeper and loved his job. Here is he announcing, "It's 9 o'clock. The zoo is now open."

Here's the cutie decked out in his cap and gown. If I hadn't been dealing with an unruly 2 year old, I would have been emotional. I was very sad on his last day of school. NOT READY FOR KINDERGARTEN! I mean, he is---just not me!

He told the audience that when he grows up he will be a car saleman (with no 's') like his daddy.

I wrote Zachary a letter for him to open at his high school graduation. (My mom and KK did the same.) I have a feeling that day will come sooner than I can imagine...in the blink of an eye.:(

We've had a great preschool experience. Asbury in Little Rock was wonderful for Zachary and he has really blossomed at Brain Gym over the last 2 years. I am so proud of the little person he has become.

Here is our other child.

Don't let the cuteness fool you--he acted horrible. I've said it a million times, but it's a good thing he's cute! I tie dyed these shirts for all the kids playing monkeys in the program. This monkey never made it on stage!

He said next year he was going to be the man with all the keys (zookeeper like Zachary). I'm sure after his stellar performance this year, they'll hand over that lead role with no questions asked. Crazy kid!!