California McMillans

We were all enjoying the nice weather outside yesterday after church. We decided to take advantage of the kids being awake and took some pics. Kira has the largest smiles for the longest periods sometimes. This wasn't one of those times but we sure did get some cute ones. I love how Tyler crawls into her little bouncer to play with his cars. I don't think we'll get any family photo shoot with the boys without toys or candy anytime soon, which I kind of like because it shows the reality of our kids. Kira at 2 months....

Now that some time has passed I have let this whole horrible IUD mishap sink in, I am really upset over it. I understand that accidents happen and doctors aren't going to 100% the entire time. They try their best and I appreciate that. I am grateful for the hundreds of doctors and nurses that have blessed our lives. With that said, doctors really shouldn't be pushing IUD's. In fact, it should be the other way around. I was set on using condoms, have dealt with them in the past and could continue dealing with them because I hate feeling hormonal on the pill. The doctor really, really suggested I try an IUD, insisting I would love it. So many people are doing it. It has little side affects, if any, etc etc and laughed when I told him my family are always the one in a million. So, I have no problem if people chose to get IUD's, however, I do have a problem that doctors are out there trying to tell people that this is the best form of birth control and is great with

We went to the demolition derby at the state fair again this year. Great time. There weren't as many cars this year, a total of about 10 cars, so it wasn't as exciting as the first time we saw it but still a great show. The kids love it. Scott watches so carefully and Tyler loved when the cars blew fire out their roof. Our favorite got kicked out of the race and we are still unsure why. Mad driving and demolition skills. It really is strategic.

I feel so blessed for so many wonderful friends and family that did so much to shower us with love. These are just a couple of things Kira has received. I wanted to post everything because it all means so much to me. Lately I have been feeling super blessed for the amazing friends I have. Sometimes when I am at the park or at a friends house, I think of moms who are lonely and realize how much I want to befriend everyone as well as how fortunate I am to be surrounded by amazing woman in my life!! Thank you to all my friends from near and far. Some who are my support day to day and others who I don't get to talk to as much, but who I know will always be there for me and me for them. You have all helped shape my life and help me aspire to be the best mother I can be. These gifts are daily reminders of those special people! A lot of people wanted to throw me a shower and I resisted because I don't like being the center of attention. I used to love it and don't know w

My boys love making forts. Here is fort #1...Scott makes it and gets frustrated when Tyler accidentally ruins it. This happens several times in the fort making process. Fort #2...The couch and footrests were perfect fort making materials. Scott needs a nap everyday but of course never takes one. We made a fort that was so big. I heard him playing in it for about 20 minutes than it was silent. He fell asleep inside and it was dreamy. I think I might be inspired to make one everyday. When Scott was sleeping Tyler took a bath and Kira layed on huge comforters in the bathroom and we read books for about an hour. It was so fun!!

I hate the pill because of hormonal affects. My doctor suggested an IUD, which can be easily placed, taken out, very convenient and with very few side affects. I have known plenty of people who love IUDs, but I knew that I would be the 1 in 3000 that something would go wrong so was somewhat unwilling and skeptical. He assured me not to worry about the rare rare rare side effects that he has never seen happen. I thought I would try it and if the hormones were like the pill simply take it out. A month later, I felt the hormonal affects and hated it. Just like the pill, unneccessatily on edge since the day it was placed. Wanted to take it out, prayed and Danny and I felt, "take it out." I am so grateful for prayer! I am so grateful that Danny and I pray together and know that the Lord speaks back. It really is the most amazing blessing in this life to have. Got my appt...ran to my 850am "very simple and quick appt" with Danny and the kids. Danny was going to watch t

Setting up the mobile and Kira looking at it as it goes by. Scott - 4 & 4 mon, Tyler 2 & 9 mon, Kira 2 mon and is so much more alert each week. She loves looking at her mobile and looking around. She gives the sweetest smiles when she sees me when she wakes up. I love it. It warms my soul inside and out. How cliche is that, but so true. Nothing compares to see an infant recognize and know that she loves you and feels comforted and protected by you. She is such a sweet, easy baby. With two busy boys, it is nice to have a calm baby. She loves her baby bjorn and lying on your chest. She is such a snuggler and I love it. It feels like we have had her forever. It is easy for me to adjust to her and the baby stage, but harder this time around finding the time to spend quality time with everyone. I remember when I just had Scott and how your world revolves around just one little person in the day. He got all the attention. I think for a split second if she is missing ou

Have you ever heard of the MakerFaire?? It is once a year and held at the San Mateo Fairgrounds as well as other areas in the nation. http://www.makerfaire.com/ . We went and it was cool! Just imagine people with all different hobbies getting together and debuting what they made the previous year. Water balloon suits, crafts, heavy industry, water fountains, light, music, electronics, giant contraptions, crazy cars, robots galore. We walked into the music exhibit and saw robotic music that created lighting rods altered by the music. Danny liked the clock/piano sculpture. Some of these pictures are ours and others I just got from the internet to show you our day. Jacki once commented on why people take pictures at museums of fish when they can get a better one of the internet. was wondering why all these people take pictures of fish when you can get a better picture of the internet. I don't take many pictures but am so excited that I could find any picture from our day on