tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68283523386135433022024-03-18T22:46:41.655-07:00The Adventures of the SupermillersChristopher Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10107487965942831583noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-73541581678307145552011-01-10T11:25:00.000-08:002011-01-10T12:06:34.521-08:00I'm hereSorry I haven't posted in a while. If you could see my house you would understand why :( I haven't been feeling well and life has just gotten away from me. I was finally able to get an rx from my ob to help with the morning sickness. I still feel just as crummy, but at least I am keeping most of my meals down now. That is improvement! I'm praying that life will get back to some kind of normal soon.<br /><br />In just a matter of weeks we will be flying half way around the world. My In-Laws moved to Abu Dhabi, UAE a year ago. We will be going to visit them for 3 weeks. I am a little anxious about how the boys (Truitt really) will do on such a long flight. At least we will have my In-Laws on the flight to help us. Please pray with us that the travels would go smoothly, that we would have a wonderful visit, and that I would feel well enough to enjoy this time. We are very excited to have an extended period of time with Grandma & Grandpa!!!Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-58668278262799491712010-12-20T10:29:00.000-08:002010-12-20T10:35:10.724-08:00Bounder<div><a href="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=152fd73f1f4ae22596b6b9653bff4d9d&w=90&h=90&url=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.phobos.apple.com%2Fus%2Fr1000%2F043%2FPurple%2F69%2F0a%2F08%2Fmzl.fsfcfgzg.320x480-75.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 90px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 60px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=152fd73f1f4ae22596b6b9653bff4d9d&w=90&h=90&url=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.phobos.apple.com%2Fus%2Fr1000%2F043%2FPurple%2F69%2F0a%2F08%2Fmzl.fsfcfgzg.320x480-75.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Chris has been working really hard on a new iPhone game and it just released. You can check out "Bounder" by Kaio on the App Store. There is a lite Christmas version that is free and the full version is $1.99. Here is the trailer on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgfpws755yw&feature=youtube_gdata_player">youtube</a></div></div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-4405895587331618312010-12-14T06:00:00.000-08:002010-12-14T06:00:08.005-08:00Often Requested<a href="http://dsclick.infospace.com/ClickHandler.ashx?ru=http%3a%2f%2f3.bp.blogspot.com%2f_7J5sul26c_0%2fSwv1OVdM-rI%2fAAAAAAAACyo%2f4xKuXV8T8LU%2fs400%2fchicken%2bcordon%2bbleu%2bbake.jpg&coi=372380&cop=main-title&c=prodege.meta2.org&ap=8&npp=8&p=0&pp=0&pvaid=1e339d2c9c294ecdbff1a79ee6428693&ep=8&euip=24.22.151.121&app=1&hash=C6659F5E8BE2C7B9494CF21C77506B7E"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://dsclick.infospace.com/ClickHandler.ashx?ru=http%3a%2f%2f3.bp.blogspot.com%2f_7J5sul26c_0%2fSwv1OVdM-rI%2fAAAAAAAACyo%2f4xKuXV8T8LU%2fs400%2fchicken%2bcordon%2bbleu%2bbake.jpg&coi=372380&cop=main-title&c=prodege.meta2.org&ap=8&npp=8&p=0&pp=0&pvaid=1e339d2c9c294ecdbff1a79ee6428693&ep=8&euip=24.22.151.121&app=1&hash=C6659F5E8BE2C7B9494CF21C77506B7E" /></a><br /><div>Here is another favorite in our family. This also makes 2 9x13 baking dishes. It freezes very well!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><li class="ingredient">2 packages (6 ounces <i>each</i>) stuffing mix</li><br /><li class="ingredient">1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted</li><br /><li class="ingredient">1 cup milk</li><br /><li class="ingredient">8 cups cubed cooked chicken</li><br /><li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon pepper</li><br /><li class="ingredient">3/4 pound sliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips</li><br /><li class="ingredient">1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese</li><br /><li class="ingredient">3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese</li></div><br /><p>Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside. </p><br /><p>Divide chicken between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with pepper. Layer with ham, Swiss cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, soup mixture and stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. </p><br /><p>Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.</p><br /><p>Defrost frozen casserole overnight in fridge before using. Each casserole is 6 servings.</p>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-25356228537964265382010-12-13T12:39:00.000-08:002010-12-13T12:48:29.915-08:00Yummy!I know I should be posting about all the holiday baking I am doing, but I'm just not in the mood to bake and sweets don't sound good right now. Instead I will be sharing some of our families favorite mealtime recipes.<br /><br /><strong>Cheeseburger 'N' Fries Casserole (makes 2 9x13 dishes)</strong><br /><br />4 pounds lean ground beef<br />2 cans cream soup<br />2 cans cheddar cheese soup<br />1 package onion soup mix<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">packaged</span> (20 oz each) frozen crinkle-cut French Fries<br /><br />In a skillet, brown the beef and drain. Stir in soups and soup mix. Pour half into a 9x13 baking dish. Top with 1 bag of French Fries. Bake uncovered at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until the fries are golden brown.<br /><br />Pour remaining mixture into a gallon size freezer bag. Lay flat to freeze. When ready to use, thaw and cook as instructed above.Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-39796577497360268292010-12-03T05:00:00.000-08:002010-12-03T05:00:09.704-08:00Addition<a href="http://dsclick.infospace.com/ClickHandler.ashx?ru=http%3a%2f%2fimages7.cpcache.com%2fproduct%2f102913407v11_480x480_Front.jpg&coi=372380&cop=main-title&c=prodege.meta2.org&ap=4&npp=4&p=0&pp=0&pvaid=3b0230f77bb54cc2b958557dafe6dad6&ep=4&euip=24.22.151.121&app=1&hash=BCEC1EE107A53A7683250FAC6B054389"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 480px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 480px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://dsclick.infospace.com/ClickHandler.ashx?ru=http%3a%2f%2fimages7.cpcache.com%2fproduct%2f102913407v11_480x480_Front.jpg&coi=372380&cop=main-title&c=prodege.meta2.org&ap=4&npp=4&p=0&pp=0&pvaid=3b0230f77bb54cc2b958557dafe6dad6&ep=4&euip=24.22.151.121&app=1&hash=BCEC1EE107A53A7683250FAC6B054389" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>I know that most of you have read the news on facebook or heard it from us directly, but I thought it was only fitting to announce it here as well. That's right our family is growing again. We are happy to announce that we will be adding a new baby to our family this July. Our boys are very excited to have another sibling. I'm sure there will be plenty to update you on over the course of the next 7 months. </div></div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-76238049922860458002010-11-25T04:00:00.000-08:002010-11-25T04:00:16.271-08:00Thankfulness!<a href="http://dsclick.infospace.com/ClickHandler.ashx?ru=http%3a%2f%2fsmallhandsbigideas.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2009%2f11%2fthankful.jpg&coi=372380&cop=main-title&c=prodege.meta2.org&ap=5&npp=5&p=0&pp=0&pvaid=57a852912de04d638db03093f3faff50&ep=5&euip=24.22.151.121&app=1&hash=B96E1D506564F4D6CAD5AC8D2D540B9C"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 500px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://dsclick.infospace.com/ClickHandler.ashx?ru=http%3a%2f%2fsmallhandsbigideas.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2009%2f11%2fthankful.jpg&coi=372380&cop=main-title&c=prodege.meta2.org&ap=5&npp=5&p=0&pp=0&pvaid=57a852912de04d638db03093f3faff50&ep=5&euip=24.22.151.121&app=1&hash=B96E1D506564F4D6CAD5AC8D2D540B9C" /></a><br /><div>We have so much to be thankful for! We choose to take time and remember all that we have to thank God for. A few of the things that we praise God for are:</div><div> </div><div>A family that serves God together!</div><div>Health</div><div>Our Home</div><div>A job</div><div>A Faithful God that provides!!!</div><div> </div><div>As you celebrate Thanksgiving this year, what are you thankful for?</div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-59610274245212864222010-11-24T09:46:00.001-08:002010-11-24T09:48:18.702-08:00Hello!It has been so long since I have posted here. I have thought about many different things to blog about over the last 10 months, but life has just been too crazy. Hopefully I will be back to blogging more regularly soon. Until then.... enjoy your Thanksgiving!!!Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-12350599959275768352010-01-26T16:24:00.000-08:002010-01-26T16:34:31.599-08:00Crock Pot Recipes<a href="http://www.totallytogetherjournal.com/crockpot/book_promo_02.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px" alt="" src="http://www.totallytogetherjournal.com/crockpot/book_promo_02.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I love to use my crock pot. It is great on busy or cold days. There is nothing like the aroma of a homemade meal wafting through the air of your home, especially one that took very little effort on your part.<br /><br />I am always looking for new crock pot recipes. Well, I was told about a wonderful blog devoted to crock pot recipes (Thanks Susan!) This lady decided to cook everything in her crock pot for an entire year (that was in 2008) and she is still going strong. I can't wait to try some of her recipes. You can check out her blog <a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />Maybe someday soon I will share some of our families favorite crock pot recipes.</div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-21671373951166206322010-01-22T06:00:00.000-08:002010-01-22T06:00:07.654-08:00Grocery Shopping<a href="http://www.savola.com/SL2005/Panda/images/grocery1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 350px" alt="" src="http://www.savola.com/SL2005/Panda/images/grocery1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Grocery Shopping is not one of those tasks that I enjoy. I do it because I have to. Now, I could wander around the grocery store for hours (especially in those specialty stores) and just look and take in all the new and strange items. I find it relaxing to just roam the store and dream of all the new recipes I could concoct with such great finds. Am I the only one that finds this fun? Please tell me that others find this therapeutic too!!!<br /><br />I must make a list of meals that I am planning to prepare before I can make my grocery list. That way I know what items to put on my list. I have found that if I just go shopping without a list I come home with tons of groceries, but never seem to have all the ingredients to prepare an entire meal. How is it that with my pantry stocked to the gills that I can be missing an essential element to any recipe? I still don't understand how that happens. Well, it does.<br /><br />Another problem with shopping is that I seem to back track in the store. As I double check my list before heading to the check out line I always find a few items that I forgot. I end up returning to parts of the store that I had just seen minutes before. Thankfully, I had them on my list though.<br /><br />Well, I have found an answer to both those problems (thanks to my MIL, Bev). She told me about another professional organizers <a href="http://www.elizabethhagen.com/index.html">website</a>. I found an excellent form for meal planning and my grocery list all in one place. I print out a bunch of these at one time so that I always have some on hand. They break down my list by types of foods/areas of the store. Now when I am in the produce section of the store I look at the produce section of my list. I rarely miss things on my list anymore. Try it for yourself and let me know how it works for you.<br /><br />One benefit to menu planning and shopping using this list is that I don't purchase as many impulse items. Knowing that I have a specific meal plan gives me a sense of peace knowing that we will eat well and that I don't have to try and fill that void by picking up junk. In turn this saves us money.<br /><br />You can find it under the <em>Personal</em> section of free forms. It is called <em><a href="http://www.elizabethhagen.com/free_resources.html">Grocery List/Menu Planner</a></em></div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-82754185537978665152010-01-21T11:09:00.000-08:002010-01-21T11:18:09.488-08:00Adventures in a New CountryAfter a very long and tough year my father-in-law has a new job. This job is an answer to prayer. It is <em>almost </em>too good to be true. I say almost because the one drawback to the job is that he will be far away for an entire year. How far away? Half way across the world. That's right he will be in Abu Dhabi for the next year. He will be able to come home a couple times during the course of the year, but it will be tough for my mother-in-law and the rest of the family. The kids are use to seeing Grandpa everyday (they lived across the street from us, up until their recent move in Nov.). We are making great use of technology. Skype has become a new "friend" of ours.<br /><br />They have only been in Abu Dhabi for a few days, but they are already recognizing what a blessing this job is from God. After hearing a few of their stories we are extremely excited to see how God will use them this year.<br /><br />My father-in-law has started a blog to keep in touch with family and friends. If you would like to follow his journey here is his blog <a href="http://wakefulatmidnight.wordpress.com/">http://wakefulatmidnight.wordpress.com/</a> Please pray for the entire family as we all walk this new journey together!Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-16324212315798717742010-01-18T23:12:00.000-08:002010-01-18T23:15:11.425-08:00GiveawayCheck out this great <a href="http://chickiemommacrafts.blogspot.com/2010/01/time-for-give-away.html?showComment=1263885115998_AIe9_BECL5iCim-ity89ImlQNJOwEGztddvyYhb_Rny_6OHvLDI0W_DHOubC3qllss_YnCBI7pXyWum2ooRNGgcEloA13HmHGa4IkjPXfSDus9WCQBi-MdCuASqMYmkoOMchRFkVKVyRELgEfjBLQuqgl-2szYHp8m9NJuwT9oY-sUrPeKpLZSdvm1vvZUBEIrlR6Rhv3zsX6zXkrEnoLJ1Z8wMDxeNUld7qJj1ZIC-ymuw71CYWXhQ#c6485738243512279744">giveaway</a> for a custom portable fabric highchair. This would be so much easier to carry around then a booster chair.Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-1443660683527366242010-01-14T23:50:00.000-08:002010-01-15T00:26:56.884-08:00Before the Morning<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(66, 122, 78); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular;font-size:11px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">I have heard this song a lot on the radio. It has wonderful lyrics. It serves as a great reminder to me as we endure these trying times. I pray that God will use these challenges to bring glory to himself. I know that I may never see the reason for trials here on earth, but someday I will see the big picture.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">I am trying hard to focus on the many blessings that God has given me. I have so much to be thankful for. I am looking for the little things that bring joy. Even when it feels like life is falling apart I still have a reason to rejoice.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b>Before the Morning by Josh Wilson</b></span></div><div><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MniOtRnCO9I&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MniOtRnCO9I&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /></div>Do you wonder why you have to<br />Feel the things that hurt you<br />If there’s a God who loves you where is He now<br /><br />Maybe there are things you can’t see<br />And all those things are happening<br />To bring a better ending<br /><br />Someday somehow you’ll see you’ll see<br /><br />Would you dare would you dare to believe<br />That you still have a reason to sing<br />Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling<br />It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming<br />So hold on you gotta wait for the light<br />Press on and just fight the good fight<br />Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling<br />It’s just the dark before the morning<br /><br />My friend you know how this all ends<br />You know where you’re going<br />You just don’t know how you’ll get there<br />So say a prayer<br /><br />And hold on cause there’s good for those who love God<br />But life is not a snapshot<br />It might take a little time but you’ll see the bigger picture<br /><br />Once you feel the weight of glory<br />All your pain will fade to memory<br /><br />It’s just the hurt before the healing<br />Oh the pain that you’ve been feeling<br />It’s just the dark before the morning</span>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-7414557066274911672009-12-29T08:58:00.000-08:002009-12-29T09:22:58.088-08:00Savings<a href="http://www.cellfire.com/includes/templates/master/images/logo_head_gradient.png"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 67px" alt="" src="http://www.cellfire.com/includes/templates/master/images/logo_head_gradient.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I'm sure most of you are looking for deals, just as I am. A friend blogged about <a href="http://www.cellfire.com/">Cellfire</a> earlier this year. I have to admit, I only used this service one time, but I was amazed at how easy it was to use. I need to try and use it more often.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Cellfire is a free service that allows you to load coupons, for local stores, directly onto your store savings card. All you do is access cellfire from your computer or mobile device. You can then save grocery coupons onto your savings card or non grocery coupons onto your mobile device. There is no longer a need for printing the coupons. When you buy those items at the grocery store the coupons are automatically deducted from your total or for non grocery items just show the coupon (on your mobile device) to the cashier. How simple is that? You can also print out a list of all the items you have added to your grocery savings card so that you remember what you added.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Let me know if you are already using this service and how it works for you. </div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-90504528872027717862009-12-27T21:51:00.000-08:002009-12-27T22:02:54.415-08:00Christmas and BirthdayWe had a wonderful Christmas. We enjoyed spending time with family and the gifts were an extra special treat. The boys were so much fun this year. Keegan kept repeating "this is the best Christmas ever." Truitt loved each gift he got. He was so excited about each one that he actually cried when we tried to take it away so he could open the next one. He finally got into it though and had a blast. We consider ourselves very blessed!<br /><br />We celebrated Truitt's 2nd birthday yesterday. It was a great party with family and friends. When Truitt woke up Sat. morning the first words out of his mouth were "happy." He was trying to tell us that it was Happy Birthday. He then showed Chris how to blow (blow out candles) and immediately pointed to his mouth. He was ready to blow out candles and eat cake. <br /><br />Today was his actual birthday. We had a great day together as a family just taking it easy.<br /><br />We love our little man. He is so opinionated. He definitely knows what he wants. Someday that will prove to be a huge asset for him. It is very obvious that he loves his family. I love the little kisses he gives and the big grunts he makes as he trys to squeeze us hard as he hugs us. Most days he asks for Keegan and Daddy first thing when he wakes up from his nap. He loves his cars and balls. He is definitely a little boy! Truitt, I think God for you and can't wait to see what he has in store for you this next year!!! Happy 2nd Birthday, Snugga!!!!!Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-46602427847121886282009-12-23T11:10:00.001-08:002009-12-23T11:25:57.686-08:00Holiday Meme<a href="http://www.christmasmyspacelayouts.com/images/graphics-funny/funny_christmas_picture_0022.gif"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px" alt="" src="http://www.christmasmyspacelayouts.com/images/graphics-funny/funny_christmas_picture_0022.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.christmasmyspacelayouts.com/images/graphics-funny/funny_christmas_picture_0022.gif"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.christmasmyspacelayouts.com/images/graphics-funny/funny_christmas_picture_0022.gif"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.christmasmyspacelayouts.com/images/graphics-funny/funny_christmas_picture_0022.gif"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.christmasmyspacelayouts.com/images/graphics-funny/funny_christmas_picture_0022.gif"></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><br /><div>I stole this from <a href="http://greenstylemom.blogspot.com/">Kristen</a>. I can't wait to see everyones answers.</div><br /><br /><div>Eggnog or hot chocolate? hot chocolate</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Does Santa wrap the presents or leave them open under the tree? There is usually a large gift left unwrapped for each child and then a few wrapped from Santa.</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Colored lights on tree or white? White!</div><br /><div></div><div>Do you hang mistletoe? No</div><br /><div></div><div>When do you put decorations up? The day after Thanksgiving. I want to enjoy them as long as possible.</div><br /><div></div><div>What's your favorite holiday dish? Christmas Eve Potatoes...YUM!</div><br /><div>Do you open gifts Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Chris and I each grew up with the tradition of opening one gift on Christmas Eve. We continued this tradition when we got married and now do it with our boys. We always get new pajamas. Everything else is opened Christmas morning.</div><div></div><br /><div>How do you decorate your tree? We also grew up with a tradition of getting a new ornament every year. This is something that we enjoy doing. It is so much fun to pull out our ornaments every year and remember all the great memories that are attached to each one. It is fun to see what ornament each family member will pick each year. They usually represent something that we enjoy or something that has happened in the last year.</div><br /><div>Snow. Love it or hate it? Love it...as long as I don't have to go out in it.</div><br /><div></div><div>Can you ice skate? I don't think I have ever tried.</div><br /><div></div><div>What's your favorite holiday desserts? How do you choose just one?</div><div></div><br /><div>What's your favorite holiday tradition? I am all about tradition. I love each one. I wouldn't ever think about changing anything we do!</div><br /><div></div><div>Candy Canes- yum or yuck? I'm not a huge fan of candy canes. I hate the sticky mess. I do like a little peppermint flavor in certain things though.</div><br /><div>Favorite show? All the old animated Christmas classics....Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Charlie Brown Christmas......</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-53469560674401717712009-12-18T12:26:00.000-08:002009-12-18T12:29:28.889-08:00Creation and SoulsI just read this post on facebook from Randy Alcorn and it got me thinking.<br /><br /><blockquote>"What message do we send secular people when we dismiss environmental<br />concerns? What credibility do we have when we say we love the Creator, but<br />aren’t concerned about creation? We can disagree about global warming &<br />should never worship creation. But if they see us leading the way in reasonable<br />care for God's world it ...can build relationships, open doors to the gospel.<br />“The Lord rejoices in all he has made!” Ps 104:31"<br /></blockquote>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-32504135016820211732009-12-15T13:12:00.000-08:002009-12-15T13:14:37.683-08:00lack of picturesI have so many pictures that I have wanted to share over the last several months, but I am having problems with my computer. All of my pictures sit on my camera. I need to figure out a way to get them off of my camera. My hard drive is full and my laptop is having so many problems. I wish I could share some of the cute pictures of my family. Maybe someday I will be able to share pictures again. Until then, I will post without pictures.Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-82601682995307788572009-12-14T21:50:00.001-08:002009-12-14T21:51:38.026-08:00ReadersMostly I blog so that I can remember what is going on in our life. It is also a great reminder of how God is working in our lives. Sometimes I wonder though if I should just journal. Is anyone reading this blog anymore?Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-53261834979117575602009-12-10T13:22:00.000-08:002009-12-10T13:37:24.689-08:00Holiday Meal<a href="http://www.informedwomen.co.uk/files/image/homemadebeauty/cranberries.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px" alt="" src="http://www.informedwomen.co.uk/files/image/homemadebeauty/cranberries.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I love tradition! Every year I grew up with the same holiday meals. I look forward to it every year. I am one that does not like to mess with tradition. Why mess with it if it is working?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Well, I am adding something new to our holiday meal this year. I almost feel like a trader saying that. LOL! I stumbled across a salad recipe last year and fell in love with it. I will be adding it to our Christmas Eve dinner. It is a simple, refreshing and festive salad. Some might consider it a dessert since it has whip cream, but I still consider it a salad :)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Cranberry, Grape, Pineapple Salad</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div>2 cups fresh cranberries</div><br /><div>1 cup of sugar</div><br /><div>1 cup of red grapes</div><br /><div>1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped</div><br /><div>1/2 cup broken walnuts (optional)</div><br /><div>1 small can pineapple tidbits, drained</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Put cranberries through the food grinder, using coarse blade. Or chop in processor. Stir in sugar. Let stand overnight.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Next morning, drain well, pressing lightly to remove excess juice. Cut grapes in half and remove seeds if necessary. Add grapes, pineapple and nuts to well-drained cranberry mixture. This much may be done ahead. Refrigerate. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Just before serving, fold in the whipped cream.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Serve immediately. Recipe doubles easily. </div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-21122538553213947842009-11-30T14:41:00.000-08:002009-11-30T14:46:21.983-08:00Useless FindsWe just had a repair man here to fix our refrigerator (there was a recall on it). While he had it pulled out I had the chance to clean behind/under it. It is sandwiched between two cabinets and has never been pulled out before, so I was afraid of what we might find under there. <br /><br />We found many cheerios, vitamins, tons of dust bunnies and a check. Yes, a check! This check was almost 6 years old and was $1,000. How did we never notice a $1,000 check was missing???? I still can't believe this. Not only was the check for a significant amount of money and very old, but the person that wrote that check has now been dead for a number of years. I guess we weren't meant to have that money.Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-4929105328033109802009-11-26T03:00:00.000-08:002009-11-26T03:00:02.188-08:00Thankfulness<a href="http://airmiles.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/give-thanks.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px" alt="" src="http://airmiles.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/give-thanks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you God for the many blessings that you have given us! I am thankful for a wonderful, loving and giving family, an amazing church, faithful friends and sacrificial love of my Savior!!!! (among many other things).</div>Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-71737047371357867792009-11-25T15:00:00.001-08:002009-11-25T15:05:02.281-08:00Great ReminderI heard a new song on the radio today as I prepared for our busy weekend. I didn't catch much of the song...I don't even know who sings it or what the title is, but one line hit me.<br /><br /><em>would you dare to believe</em><br /><em>That you still have a reason to sing</em><br /><em>Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling</em><br /><em>It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming</em><br /><br />What a great reminder that nothing can compare to the joy that come from God! That helps put everything in perspective.Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-11387723226267866132009-11-24T08:59:00.001-08:002009-11-24T09:31:43.894-08:00Give and Take AwayOnce again God used music to speak to me. This time he used the same song I blogged about here. <br /><br />I do feel like I could give up my stuff to follow God. I feel as though this tough time in my life has been a time of reflection to see if I was really willing to give it all away and still remain joyful. I can truly say that I would be ok if we lost everything. That is until I heard these two simple lines again....<br /><br />Anything I would give up for You<br />Everything I give it all away<br /><br />God spoke to me. Am I really willing to give up EVERYTHING? Is there something that I am holding so closely that I am not willing to let go of it? I realized there was. I knew right then and there what it was. Through the tough times I have found myself saying "wow, sometimes I feel like Job." Then I would follow it up by saying "God, just don't take my children!" <br /><br />Why is it that I could give up all my earthly possessions but somehow I am not willing to trust God with my most cherished blessings? I know that I need to open my palms and give my children to God. He has blessed me with them and they are His.<br /><br />I don't know if I could say that I would be joyful if God chose to take my children from me. I am struggling with this. Losing my children is the last thing that I want to think about, but I know that God wants me to be willing to give up EVERYTHING. Please pray with me as I wrestle with this. I want to be able to say that I truly would give up EVERYTHING for my God!!!!!<br /><br />God has used this season of my life to strip me of my pride. I know that all we have is a blessing from God and he can take them away at any moment. I have learned to be content with the here and now. God has proven himself faithful. He is my Jehovah-Jireh. I have become fully reliant on Him. Even though this season has been challenging it has been filled with joy. I would not trade this tough time for anything. I have noticed a change in my spirit that I thank God for it!Angela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-36809802971311272562009-11-13T08:54:00.000-08:002009-11-13T09:19:54.136-08:00The Impact of MusicIt was just another average morning. I got up got the boys fed and dressed and then it was off to school. As we started driving I turned on whatever CD happened to be in the player and we began singing. I dropped Keegan off at school and Truitt and I headed home. We continued listening to the CD and singing.<br /><br />Once again, God used music to speak to me. He seems to use the music that I am most familiar with and listen to all the time. I'm noticing that it is the music that I would least expect to impact me. Maybe that is because I am so familiar with it. I tend to listen and sing without really thinking about what I am singing. When I take the time to stop and think about the words and what they really mean it hits me.<br /><br />This day was no different. As I pulled into our driveway I found myself in tears (over a song that I would never expect to make me cry). When I stopped to think about the words I was singing, and the truth in those words, it hit me. It is so easy for me to lose perspective of what this life is all about. I was made to know God and to Glorify Him!!! All the other details of life don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. The part that got me most were those last two lines. They seems so simple and easy to say, but am I really willing to live the words I was singing? Yes, I want to live my life in such a way that my God comes before everything. I count all these other things as blessings from Him. They can all be stripped away at anytime and I don't want my happiness/joy to hinge on those things, because when they are stripped away I will still have joy. Joy that can only be found in God.<br /><br />Are you dying to know what CD/song we were listening to? It is nothing groundbreaking or life altering, but God used it to speak to me, and that is all that matters. I slowed down long enough to listen to my God. The CD was Toby Mac's "Portable Sounds" CD and the song was "Made to Love."<br /><br /><strong>Tobymac - Made To Love From the album Portable Sounds</strong><br /><br />The dream is fading now I am staring at the door<br />I know it’s over cause my feet have hit the cold floor<br />Check my reflection, I ain’t feeling what I see<br />It’s no mystery<br /><br />What ever happened to a passion I could live for?<br />What became of the flame that made me feel more?<br />And when did I forget…<br /><br />Chorus:<br />That I was made to love You<br />I was made to find You<br />I was made just for You<br />Made to adore You<br />I was made to love and be loved by You<br />You were here before me<br />You were waiting on me<br />And You said You’d keep me never would You leave me<br />I was made to love<br />And be loved by You<br /><br />The dreams alive with my eyes open wide<br />Back in the ring You got me swingin’ for the grand prize<br />I feel the haters spittin’ vapors on my dreams<br />But I still believe…<br /><br />I’m reachin’ out, reachin’ up, reachin’ over<br />I feel a breeze cover me called Jehovah<br />And Daddy I’m on my way…<br /><br />Chorus:<br />Anything I would give up for You<br />Everything I give it all awayAngela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6828352338613543302.post-52191560826749348422009-10-08T14:06:00.000-07:002009-11-13T09:38:29.274-08:00We Shall Not Be ShakenI don't have much to share these days. Sometimes God uses music to speak to my heart and this is one of those seasons. I share these songs hoping that they may speak to you also.<br /><br />"We Shall Not Be Shaken" by Matt Redman<br /><br />When everything's breaking<br />You are left unshaken<br />When everything's tumbling down<br />You're the solid ground<br />Nations could be quaking<br />Economies failing<br />When fear is found all around<br />You're the solid ground<br /><br />Our God, You are all that You say You are<br />You never change, You never fail, You never fade<br />Our God, You are faithful in all Your ways<br />Forever You stand, forever You reign, forever remain<br />And we shall not be shaken<br /><br />We shall, we shall not be shaken<br />We shall, we shall not be shaken<br />When all around is sinking sand<br />For You are, You are never changing<br />You are, You are never changing<br />You will stand, the Great I amAngela Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663877393246108028noreply@blogger.com0