Baby Update

For those wondering, there haven't been any changes since I first found out I was dilating. I am now 28 weeks along so I'm sure everything will be fine. I'm still supposed to take it easy and go see my Dr. every 2 weeks, but I think I'm just one of those few women out there that starts dilating super early.

Mr. Landon is 18 months old!

Landon just turned a year and a half and although he's not talking a lot yet he does do some really cute things that make me smile and laugh throughout the day. He says, "yes" to almost every question you ask him unless it has to do with going to bed. He waves at everyone, blows kisses when you say you love him, knows all the hand movements to "The Wheels on the Bus", loves to march, gallop, run, and jump, hums different songs all day long, sometimes likes to say multiple prayers during eating times, and really gets excited when he gets to play with other kids. He also loves to do some grown-up things such as pretend he's talking on the phone, play with the computer, help unload the dishwasher (especially the knives), drive the car, and walk everywhere by himself (hates to hold hands or be held). He's becoming quite an independent little dude. Most of the time I'm thankful that he doesn't want my help, but sometimes it can be a little frustrating. He's been going to nursery now for a couple weeks and seems to really enjoy it. Hopefully, he'll continue to like it....I hope to enjoy the next couple months "baby free" during sunday school and young womens.

Our Little Dinosaur!

Here's Landon and his Mickey Mouse friend (Preston) hanging out at our ward trunk-or-treat on Halloween. As you can see Landon was really enjoying his lollipop.

Baby #2 wants to come out early

Yesterday I went in for my routine 24 week appointment and found out that my cervix has decided to open already. My doctor had me come back again today to check for changes. She thought that it may have changed a little so she sent me to the hospital to be monitored. I ended up being at the hospital for 4 hours while they checked for contractions and changes in the cervix. Thankfully, there were no changes so I was able to come home, but have to limit the amount of activity that I do and I have to go see my doctor more often. My next appointment is next week. If there are any changes then my doctor is going to put me on steroids. Hopefully this baby and my body will realize it's way to early and stop scaring me to death. All prayers are welcome. Thanks to my sister Cindy for coming to watch Landon for the day. She's AWESOME!

Lots of Fun!

We've been playing a lot the last couple of weeks. The first week of October we went on a family vacation to Indio, CA. It's about a seven hour drive south/east of where we live. It was pretty toasty the first few days, but was perfect for playing in the pool all day. Landon really enjoyed the big 1 foot deep wading pool. We also spent a day a Joshua Tree National Park which by no surprise has millions of Joshua Trees everywhere, some cool rock formations, and quite a few cool looking cactus. The last few days of our vacation Derick, Niesja,and Ethan came to join us. We all enjoyed going three miles straight up the mountain on the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. You go from being in the desert to the woods in a matter of minutes.



A few days after we returned home Lisa and Josh and family came to visit so the last few days we've been doing some fun things with them in Monterey. Yesterday we went to the Aquarium and the beach, and today we rode the paddle boats and played at Dennis the Mennis Park. Landon was pretty crazy on this long swinging bridge. I think he had much better balance than I did. ed.

Vote YES on Propostion 8

I know most who read my blog are not Californians, but this is an issue that is spreading throughout the world and if not stopped will eventually affect us all. Earlier this year 3 judges in San Francisco passed same-sex marriage in California. Now in November we have a chance to restore the definition of marriage as only between a man and a woman. I only hope that the voters of California make the right choice. Ryan and I have been knocking doors in our city on Saturdays to make people aware of the proposition, but some people just don't care. Too many feel that people should be able to do whatever they want. Here are some of the main reasons I feel same-sex marriage should not be allowed:

1. Children in public schools will have to be taught that same-sex marriage is the same as traditional marriage.

The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage. (§51890) Therefore, unless Proposition 8 passes, children will be taught that marriage is between any two adults regardless of gender. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.

2. Churches may be sued over their tax exempt status if they refuse to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in their religious buildings open to the public. Ask whether your pastor, priest, minister, bishop, or rabbi is ready to perform such marriages in your chapels and sanctuaries.

3. Religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children only in homes with both a mother and a father. Catholic Charities in Boston already closed its doors in Massachusetts because courts legalized same-sex marriage there.

All of these have already happened in areas that same-sex marriage is legal. Same gender couples are already given many of the same benefits that married couples get when it comes to taxes and other discounts that companies give. It makes me mad that they want to confuse children and change church policies. Vote Yes on Proposition 8.

Catching Up

I have been an awful blogger the last little while because for the last month or so any free time I have had I have wanted to lie down and take a little nap. Don't worry I'm not depressed or sick, my body is just busy making baby number 2. That's right, for those who haven't already heard I am now 15 weeks pregnant, due February 11. We are really excited to add another boy/girl to our family. Ryan is certain that we are having a girl. He's so certain that he's been betting people milkshakes and other things. We should find out when we have the ultrasound on September 10.

Last week we went on another quick trip to Utah for the third funeral this year. My Grandma Chris (my dad's mom) passed away. I was glad that I was able to go and attend the funeral and see all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins. There were 41 out of 45 grandkids that were able to attend so it was really neat to be all together. I know my grandma is much happier now. She had already lost 2 of her legs due to diabetes and was ill the last few years of her life. It makes me happy that she gets to be with her husband who died of cancer when my dad was 10 years old, so I'm not going to do the math, but they've been separated a very long time.

While we were in Utah we were able to go to the Brigham pool. Landon absolutely loved running around in the water. He even thought it was fun when he fell down and went under, which made it so I constantly had to be watching him. This didn't make it a relaxing day at the pool, but he was being so funny that I didn't mind.

Last Friday we returned from Utah and then on Saturday Ryan's parents came to visit. We took them to Filoli. A mansion with acres and acres of gardens. We had a good time visiting and enjoying the beautiful grounds.


Here's a picture of all the Miller side cousins. They all look pretty tired because we didn't get to see my little brother Shane, his wife Kim and their 2 kids until 9:30 p.m. the night before we left.