Hair Cut Bloopers!

So last night we got to Nana's and Papi's house and Riley continues to do the Justin Bieber head toss to get her bangs out of her eyes. After her bath last night....yep...you guessed it! I trimmed her bangs. I know I am supposed to wait two more months but I could not let my baby girl be any more annoyed with me. Don't worry...I kept the little peices in a ziploc bag for her scrapbook. Whew! Thank goodness Nana reminded me! Then of course Riley felt much better and took her nightly stroll to her Gigi and Papa Tim's house on the golf cart with Papi. They are too funny! Love them both though!

Still praying for Nana to heal through prayer and strength! We love you Nana!

-Randi

First Bruise

Sooo...I go to pick Riley up from school yesterday and she had an accident report I had to sign saying that she had fallen at the outside door trying to get outside to play. She had a bruise on her chin. I wanted to cry even though you could barely see it. But, I just wanted to hold her and kiss her. (she had probably already forgotten about it...oh well) Still no teeth, but oooooooooooooooooh has the restless sleep and weird eating habits just changing away! I rocked her until about midnight last night so that she could rub her gums on my shoulder! It felt so good that she sighed over and over! I woke up to a sweet letter from my wonderful husband saying that he was thankful I stayed up with her and let me get some good sleep! I enjoyed it! The sound of her sleeping in my arms in the recliner and his snoring from the bedroom beside us was priceless as I watched TLC and the Cooking Channel...haha! What a day! Gotta love my family!

Mama goes to the Cancer doctor...please pray for full recovery! We made it through once with prayer! I know we can do it again!

-Randi

Best Face Ever!!!

I got home last night from a great trip at Teacher Academy and the beach with Vickie and Tina! The face my daughter gave me when I got home was priceless! She has not let me out of her sight since. I thought she would have gotten a tooth while I was gone but luckily she is just as I left her! This morning she got up early and got in bed with me and cuddled as we watched "wow wow wubsy" (well she watched and I closed my eyes)...haha! Anyway...it's good to be back! Jordan was a great daddy and deserves an award of some kind! Yes...a shrimp dinner tonight! Sounds good!

-Randi

Wow, my first post. I had a hard time figuring out the username and password without Randi here. So Randi is away at Teacher Academy this week. Me and Riley are having a great time, but we miss mommy. Riley walked and has a full set of teeth now....no just joking. Randi did not want that to happen while she was away and I will say that Riley has been an angel.

I sure do realize how helpful Randi is though when she is away. I mean she did set out Riley's clothes and list out the foods for us to eat this week (She is very sweet and OCD), but we love her and everything she does. What Randi doesn't know is that we went through all the prepared food in the first day or two, now it is time for me to do some cooking. Yes, Randi included on her list everything that I could cook...she is wonderful like that.

So I'm glad I was able to post being my first time and all. Riley and I are just sitting waiting for Randi to get home. We miss her soooo much!

Oh yeah, and check out the McMillen Family Youtube page. There are some really great videos up. We will need to make sure that Randi gets in some of the videos in the future.

Videos are Posted

Riley's videos are officially posted... Riley's Videos

Teacher Academy

There are only a few days left to go before I get to go home and see my wonderful little girl...and husband! Soon! Soon! Soon! I hear that she is saying mommy and going to the hot tub where we took a bath right before I left...awwww!!!!

Hard Day...

Today was a really hard day for me. I had to leave for a week to go to a Teacher Academy in Greenville and then the beach with Vickie and Tina. Even though I am excited, I am also sad to leave my favorite two people. I miss Jordan and Riley soooooo much! Jordan sent me a voice message tonight with Riley saying mommy and I just wanted to cry on the bus back to the "dorms"...yes DORMS!! But, I will be home soon! I just hope she can't walk and get a tooth while I'm gone! Sad mommy signing off!

-Randi

Hump Day

It's Wednesday and still sooo much to do before leaving for Teacher Academy and the Beach with the Twins next week! I will miss my little family oooooooooooooooh soooo much! But, I made sure the house was clean, clothes are set out, and meals are organized and written down for them both. I think they will be good! I sure will miss them!

Riley took 3 steps last night towards me. She wouldn't walk much at her Gigi and Papa Tim's house but she was ready to get up and go at her Nana's and Papi's house.

Her new favorite restaurant is Skipper's...the green beans are her favorite...oh and the hushpuppies as an appetizer...haha!

Jen had Parker yesterday and Krista had Blaise today! New babies...yay...play dates for Riley!

-Randi

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday...July 10...Riley took her first 2 steps towards her mommy! It was great! I wanted to cry! I can't believe she is growing so fast. It's hard to believe that she used to slither around on the carpet like a snake trying to get on her knees to crawl. Now, she wants nothing more than to move around and get from place to place on her feet (with our help of course).

Today...July 11...Riley turned 1o months and clapped her hands together after riding her toy car. Her daddy pushed her and I clapped. She mocked me and it was great to see her admiration. She was extremely proud of her accomplishments. I'm so proud of her!

This also means 2 more months until the BIG birthday party! There are a few things done and a few things we are still working on. Pray for me!

Things done:
Cake prospect and invoice
Picture Appointment
Picture/Birthday Outfits (Thanks Vickie for a little help with this)

Things to do:
Talk to twins about cupcakes
Get ducks (wow...if I don't do that Riley might cry on her special day)

So long for now...

-Randi

The McMillen's are here...

Sooo...I started a journal when Jordan and I got married. After a couple of months, it stopped. I started another journal when Riley was born and after she kept me busy...guess what? That also stopped! However, there is sooooo much that is happening in the McMillen household that must be written and blogging just happens to be something I love to do.

I hope this site also updates our friends and family who are far away of all the blessings God is providing us with each day!

-Randi