Celebrating Rachel's 8th...

yummy icing-filled cupcakes from Publix



Happy Birthday to Rachel!!



Rach got  a new sparkly Bible

Ready to go meet daddy for lunch

Rach showing off her new (tiny) DS game that Brad gave her

Rach's new friend: Kate Rose Milligan (but she goes by Lovie)

Ella, Rach and Juj with their new friends

Birthday muffins...but still a little sleepy :)

For the first time in 8 years, we did NOT have a birthday party for Rachel. However, we did celebrate her in many ways and with special things. She woke up on her birthday and got to open her presents from her sweet brothers. She was thrilled with the presents they gave her! Then, we had birthday muffins (chocolate chip for Rach) and got ready to meet daddy at work for a special lunch. For the past year, all Rachel wanted to do for her birthday was go to Build A Bear with Juj and her friend, Ella, from Learning Grove. She also wanted Juj to spend the night. So, just the girls (plus mom and dad; the boys stayed with Gege and Papa) went to Build A Bear to create an awesome new stuffed animal. We all had a really good time! Then, Juj got to spend the night for the first time and the girls had a BLAST! Finally, on the Sunday after Rachel's birthday, her precious grandparents came over to give her presents and Gege made a special-requested pound cake with cherries. Rach got lots of great things and had a great time celebrating even without a party full of friends! We love our sweet girl! Happy 8th Birthday!

Like father like daughter?!

Rach really wanted to try catching this year. So, at her last game, her coach put her in to catch. I thought she did a great job! She may not have caught every ball, but she blocked them all! She was by far the cutest catcher!!

Easter Outtakes- 2012

 I'm blind!

 It's a little bright out here!

 Hello down there!

(shots from this angle are always super flattering!!!)

As much as we like our neighbor and appreciate him taking the time to come take Easter pics for us, I couldn't help but laugh at these! Hardy-har-har!! :)

The Garden

We planted our garden a few weeks ago. Nick did most of it, but Trent was a huge help! He loves being outside working and helping in any way. He also still loves driving his jeep and checking things out all over the yard. This year, we planted: tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, zucchini, squash, beans, corn and watermelon. I can't wait for some fresh veggies!!

Happy 8th Birthday sweet girl!

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8 years have flown by and our baby girl is growing up! From a sweet, easy going baby to a happy, kind, thoughtful, beautiful little girl. Rachel lights up a room and brings joy to everyone she's around. We are so proud of her and so thankful that God gave her to us! Rachel Jane Milligan is an absolute blessing and we love her sooo much! 

Happy Birthday precious daughter!!

Go Dodgers!

Bradley couldn't be any cuter in his ball uniform. He is proud to be a Dodger and unceasingly chants: "Let's Go Dodgers!" at all games for the entire game. He wears a big grin and has a good time and is super fun to watch! Go #5!!

Go Diamonds!

The Diamonds have had some really good games so far! Rach looks adorable and the uniforms are sooooo much cuter than last year! So far, they are 4 and 1. At Rachel's 1st game, she hit a homerun!! Go Rach!! Softball is fun!! The cheers/chants are adorable and verrrry different from what we sang back in my (short) softball days. Here's one of Rach's favorite chants:
Player- "My name is Rachel and you know what I got?"
Team- "What do you got?"
Player- "I've got a team that's hotter than hot!"
Team- "How hot is hot?"
Player- "Grandslams and home runs too!"
Team- "Uh huh! Uh huh!"
Player- "Hit that ball, hit that ball, like -----another player's name---- can do!!"
The girls all end up singing and it's really cute!