Tuesday, November 5, 2013

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!


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Parker is 8 Months Old!




In the past month, Parker...
...learned to feed himself Cheerios, which he has decided is an acceptable food group of its own.
...had "official" photos taken (preview below)
...visited the Brevard Zoo for the first time, and loved it!
...went on his first adventure to Tampa with Daddy for work.
...met his cousin Matthew for the very first time!
...attended Uncle Chris and Auntie Mandy's WEDDING!
...was dedicated at the Community Chapel of Melbourne Beach (..the same chapel Michael and I were married in!)
...visited his family in Maine!
...cut his third tooth.
...attended Tig and Liz's WEDDING in Maine!
...has begun to feed himself small "finger foods"
...tried yogurt for the first time, which he has also decided is an acceptable food group of its own.
...went on an adventure to the panhandle with Daddy for work
...stopped and had a sleepover at Granny and Pop Pop's on our way back from our adventure.
...celebrated Mommy's new job with dinner at Makotos! Yum!
...'s favorite toy is definitely his wagon!

Cheerio Face!

Photo (c) Allison Felker

Photo (c) Allison Felker


Family trip to the Brevard Zoo!

Parker LOVED the petting zoo area!

Nice to meet you, Matthew. This is my cool iPad, wanna play?

Walcott Wedding!

Pastor Secret during Parker's dedication service

Family :)

Parker's God Parents, Uncle Chris and Auntie Mandy :)

Grandparent Love!

S-P-O-I-L-E-D! This would be Chris shading Parker as he relaxes in the pool. Ridiculous.

Maine: The Way Life Should Be :)

Kingsbury Wedding!

Wagon ride with Mommy!


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Miller Family Updates!

Even though Parker had a busy month (as you will see in my 8 month update!), our entire family has been busy making changes and memories!

As you all know, Michael started his own lawn and landscaping business when we moved back to Florida in April. You also know that he began work as a private investigator, but was still maintaining his business. After some long talks, number crunching, and prioritizing, Michael decided to sell his business and continue with his private investigating on more of a full-time schedule. We were both reluctant at first, but have since realized this was the best decision for our family. Michael is still enjoying this field and has started to come home with some pretty interesting stories!

In my last update, I had finished my classes for Medical Transcription and was getting ready to start the job hunt...well...I became very frustrated, very quickly. After sending resume after resume...after resume...and what seemed like millions of follow-up emails...I got a job! I had an interview on Tuesday and was offered the position on-the-spot! I will be working for On-The-Mark Medical Transcription out of Phoenix, Arizona. I am still in the process of training, but so far, I am really excited and motivated!

This is the final step in our journey to owning our first home! We are now in contact with a mortgage broker and some realtors! Here's to hoping our next update involves some home ownership updates...

All our love,
Michael, Brittany and Parker

Friday, August 23, 2013

Parker is 7 Months Old!





In the past month, Parker...
...had his first sleepover at Uncle Chris and Auntie Mandy's house (which has become a weekly tradition!)
...learned to blow raspberries - thank you, Uncle Chris!
...cut his second tooth!
...'s favorite toys have been his stackable rings and counting cookie jar.
...has grown out of his 9 month clothes.
...celebrated his first Shark Week with Mommy!
...has tried chicken, white potatoes, apricots, and cherries!
...attended Auntie Mandy's Bridal Shower.
...went on his first date with Lana.
...got his first car, a Mercedes.
...learned to steer his walker and likes to chase Cooper around the house.
...has not yet learned to crawl, but instead moves like an inch worm when he is on his stomach. It is quite entertaining!
...likes to stand and hold onto things - he can't quite pull himself up on his own...

Sleepover at Uncle Chris and Auntie Mandy's

Fun in the bathtub!

Parker likes grocery shopping about as much as his Daddy does...

HAPPY SHARK WEEK!

Helping Daddy fix his mower

Trying to stand like a big boy!

Parker's first date with Lana :)

Part of his infamous "inch worm"



Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Parker is 6 Months Old!




In the past month, Parker...
...attended his very first Birthday Party!
...celebrated his first 4th of July - and fell asleep DURING the fireworks...?
...learned to sit up on his own!
...cut his first tooth!
...made another trip to Maine to visit our family!
...'s favorite toy has been his piano!
...has grown out of his 6 AND 6-9 month clothes.
...has tried bananas, buttercup squash, peaches, and pears!

And on top of all that excitement, Parker has his first sleepover at Auntie Mandy and Uncle Chris' house tonight!

Here are a few memories we shared over the past month:

Bedtime stories with Uncle Chris (28 Jun)

Happy 4th of July!

Visiting with Nee Naw (5 July)

Snuggles from Auntie Meg during our visit to Maine (10 July)

Trip to Rockland, ME to visit Papa Charlie! (13 July)

Pool time fun at Mimi and Papa's! (14 July)

Playing his piano! (16 July)

Playtime! (18 July)

Daddy's little buddy! (21 July)

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Family Updates!

August is right around the corner, and things in the Miller household are just as busy as ever!

Mandy and Chris will be getting married in early September, so we have been busy preparing for the big event! Dress shopping is complete, tux measurements have been made, and plans are in place for the bridal shower, bachelorette extravaganza, and a shark fishing adventure for the boys! Not to worry, pictures will be added to the blog! We will also be traveling to Maine the weekend after their wedding for my cousin's wedding...love is in the air! :)

As I had mentioned in our last update, Michael's business is going great! He is truly falling into his niche as a business owner. And for those of you that know Michael, one adventure is never enough...he can now add "Private Investigator" to his growing resume!

The back story: A family friend has been a private investigator for 15+ years and introduced Michael to this line of work a few short weeks ago, and he was hooked! He submitted his resume and after a few phone interviews, training courses, and piles of paperwork, he got the job! He was able to consolidate his lawn accounts to a few days a week, and fill in his other days with this new job. We are both excited for this new adventure, and things really seem to be falling into place for us! He will hopefully start this week, so we will keep you posted!

I have finished my course for Medical Transcription and will begin the job hunt this week. Here's to hoping my next update will be more employment news :) which is the last step before house-hunting commences...

Wishing you all the best
xo The Millers