Parker is 11 Months Old!

In the past month, Parker...

…celebrated his first Thanksgiving.
…met baby Kinsey Coleman!
…did his first Christmas craft - it was very messy.
…had his first fever  :(
…visited his family and friends in Maine.
…celebrated his first Christmas with his family and friends in Maine.
…attended his Papa's surprise 60th Birthday!
…'s Mimi gave him his first haircut!
…learned to clap!
…got his very first drum set. Yippee.
…had his first picture taken with Santa!
…had his first taste of chocolate.
…has mastered the "sippy cup"
…has started to point at things that he wants.
...'s favorite toy has been his stuffed Mickey Mouse.

Thanksgiving at Nana and Pap Paw's House

Mommy and Parker time!

First picture with Santa!

Train ride after Santa pictures

Daily wagon rides around the block!

Christmas with Mimi and Papa :)

Chocolate.

All bundled up in Maine!

Mimi's little buddy!

Drums.  Thank you, Auntie Barb.

First Haircut :)

First Haircut!

Parker is 10 Months Old!

In the past month, Parker...

...tipped the scale at 26.3 pounds, 30.5" long!
...moved to Wesley Chapel, FL.
...started to "crawl" - we call it more of a "crawk" because he drags his foot and looks really silly.
...celebrated his first Halloween and went Trick-Or-Treating.
...cheered Daddy on at his very first Tough Mudder challenge.
...wished his Daddy a Happy Veteran's Day!
...had his first taste of 'normal' food, homemade soup, and he loved it!
...said "Mama" for the first time :)
...had dinner at the Rainforest Cafe for the first time!
...took his first steps on his own!
...has decided his favorite food is rice cakes!
...'s favorite toys are is his gear magnets from his Great Auntie Pam :)

Notice the rug burn on his nose - he learned a lesson about crawling on carpet...

Happy Halloween! Even though he looks miserable, he had so much fun! (I promise!)

Parker's new ride...

Ready for Tough Mudder with "Uncee Richard" :)

Happy Veteran's Day, Daddy!

This is what lunch time looks like at our house... 

Parker INSISTS on holding Cooper's leash when we walk. 

Riding around Downtown Disney with Nee Naw :) Gosh, I love this woman so much!

Rainforest Cafe!

They are buddies :)

Breakfast (21 Nov)

A new way to carry toys...

As I was writing Parker's update this month, I could not help by smile and think about all of you that are reading this.  Michael and I really cannot express our gratitude for all the incredible love, encouragement, and support we have received from all of you! We are truly blessed to live the life we live!  I just wanted to let you all know how truly thankful we are for you.

Love,
The Milers :)

New Addition...

Meet the newest addition to the Miller Family:

Our 2013 VW Jetta TDI - I guess I was a good girl this year because Santa came early...in the form of 45 miles per gallon :)

Welcome to Wesley Chapel, FL

The Miller's have moved!

Our new address:

26532 Castleview Way

Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

As I wrote in my email update, Michael received a wonderful job offer here on the west coast of Florida, so we have relocated unexpectedly and started a new adventure! We decided to rent for the first year until we get settled and can figure out exactly where we would like to settle more permanently and purchase our first home, as we are very unfamiliar with this area. Moving was quick and crazy, but we have finally settled in enough for me to sit down and update all of you!

My job is going great! I have been taken off full review and am almost up to my full capacity of daily reports. I have pretty much figured out a schedule that works for me and around Parker's day so I can still spend lots of time with him and we can all eat dinner together as a family, which is really nice!

Michael is just as busy as ever, but loving every minute of it! He participated in his first 'Tough Mudder' this weekend and came out as one of the 22% that completes every obstacle along the course! We had so much fun cheering him and his teammates on, and I think I even may participate next year with him! We will see what the next year brings...

I have included some pictures of our new townhouse below as well as a few photos from Michael's Tough Mudder for your entertainment!

All our love,

Michael, Brittany, Parker, and Cooper :)

Our New Home <3

Kitchen (view from the front door)

Living Room (view from the kitchen)

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Upstairs hallway from the master bedroom - laundry closet on the right, guest bedroom straight ahead

Guest Bedroom / Office

Guest / Parker's Bathroom

Parker's Room, closet to the right

Parker's Room

Parker in Parker's Room :)

Tough Mudder 2013

Parker all ready for his first Tough Mudder!

Our Tough Mudder :)

Go Daddy, go!

The team before - Joni, Michael, Jason, Richard, and Chris

Waiting at the starting line!

"Funky Monkey" - Richard and Michael

"Funky Monkey" - Michael

Waiting at the finish line with Nana

The team after - Joni, Chris, Jason, Richard, and Michael

Parker is 9 Months Old!

In the past month, Parker...

...cut his 6th tooth (that is 4 on the top, two on the bottom now)
...learned to wave "bye-bye"
...went to Downtown Disney for the first time!
...started ti cruise around on furniture, and eventually anything he can figure out how to hold onto...
...went to the Navy Seal Museum with Great Aunt Pam and Great Uncle Bob!
...helped Mommy pack for a move across the state!
...attended his first baby shower for Baby Girl Coleman :)
...built his first blanket fort with Uncle Chris and Lucas!
...'s favorite toy is a straw.  I know, he is strange.

Parker has discovered that boxes are so much fun to play in!

Cruisin' around with is walker

Navy Seal Museum with Daddy

Crazy hair!

Hotel life, it's rough...

Blanket fort with Uncle Chris!

Such a big boy!

What a little ham!