Bunk Beds!!!

A little while ago the kiddos got bunk beds! Brayden was pretty sad when he realized that Brianna was getting the top bunk. But after a while, he thoughtfully said, "That's okay, because when Zack gets older I can sleep on the top bunk." Ryan and I just looked at eachother and thought, yes, he's right, but it's going to be a long while! :) The kids got new sheets and Brayden absolutely loves his new, "How to train a dragon" comforter, and Brianna loves her new blanket-pink is always a hit with her! :)

"Great Aunt" Barbara

This past week we had the great pleasure of having my Aunt Barbara come and visit us from Florida! We had lots of fun, and it was so great having her here, we were so sad to see her go. There's definitely something special about having family around! We love you Aunt Barbara!!!

Summerfun at the YMCA!

This summer has been so fun, and full of adventure! I snapped some pictures of the kiddos and our cousins Heather, and Hannah enjoying the pool at our YMCA! Are they all adorable?

Great Friends

My really great friend Michelle moved to Michigan this weekend. Why are these kinds of things always so hard!!! (And yes, my little box is still closed for now) I sure am glad that I got to know such wonderfully amazing people. Michelle, and fam...we will miss you, but are SO HAPPY for your little family! And don't worry, I have two words for you...ROAD TRIP! We love you guys!
(And Michelle, please don't kill me for posting this beautiful picture of us, tears and all, you still look great!)

NICHOLE NORDEMAN - I AM

Puerto Rico Anyone???

SO I have to admit, the first time Ryan asked, "Would you ever be interested in visiting Puerto Rico?" This is NOT what I had in mind! We just got back from a fantastic vacation, and yes, we dropped the kids off at Grandma and Grandpa Millers, and everything was sooooo wonderful! Lots of beach (this is our view from our condo), sun, and sand! We did a little bit of kayaking in a biolumiscent bay~every time you touched the water it lit up like a glow stick , Carribean snorkeling, and horseback riding at the base of the rainforest. All in all, it is just what every couple needs...a little bit of a second honeymoon!!! :) We had great company, Ryan's brother Ray and his sweet wife Molly made the trip complete and tons of fun!

Here's we are at Luqillo Beach on the northeast side of the island. The water felt so nice and we loved the sunny weather! So picture perfect!


Cheers to NINE wonderful years of marriage! What a great guy I snagged! It sure is fun going through life with your best friend! :) Thanks Ryan. I love you.

My Baby Zack

I love looking at newborn baby pictures, especially of my own baby. So, even on those not so fun looooooong days, you can remember how adorable and innocent these children of God are, and how special a gift it is to be their mom.

"The greatest work you will ever do, will be done within the walls of your own home."