This past weekend, the girls and I spent some time camping....in the living room.  We built an awesome tent and spent the evening watching movies and just playing & having fun.  Thought we'd share our pictures.....cuz you know...what would camping with the Mills' be like if there weren't pictures.

Oh yeah....my baby girl is growin' up!!  Rhyen has been buggin' for the last month about this birthday for some reason...not sure why....it seemed like more excitement than past birthdays.  She thinks that 7 is some golden year for her...and maybe it will be.  Rhyen can make any of her dreams come true because she is the author and navigator of her fate....I love you Rhyen!!!  Happy Birthday to you!!

Stay tuned to this article, because I'll be adding more pictures.  We have another birthday get-together tonight, and then another on Saturday, so I'll be adding pictures along the way.

And my baby girl has moved on....to 1st grade that is.  She was so excited this morning as we walked into school.  She wasn't scared at all...having gone to this school last year, she's now confident and more secure, which is great!  I'm so proud of you Rhyen!!

The Mills family enjoyed a very leisurly Sunday afternoon by celebrating the end of summer in true fashion.  Mimi graciously opened her home to us and we had a great time....swimming, food, fun and all in the sun.  These are the moments you cherish as a family. 

They say history repeats itself...well, my athletic injuries are no exception to that statement.  It seems every time I play a sport, or get involved in some kind of league or whatever the case may be....I get injured in one way or another.  And it's been this way since I was a kid....sports, BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding...you name it, I did it, and I usually got hurt doing it.  It kind of reminds me Marty McFly in Back to the Future, where he just couldn't say no to a dare...I was that kid.  But as I've gotten older, no it's just the fact that I'm out of shape that causes my injuries.

On Friday, the day of my ACTUAL birthday, I was warmly greeted at the door by Leigh Ann and led into the kitchen where I was surprised by the kids with a birthday cake and presents....it was great!!  Afterwards we went out to my favorite restaurant, Red Robin, where Leigh Ann had them embarrass me by singing the silly birthday song.  But because I was with my family, it made it all so worth it, and I enjoyed every minute of it.

My birthday is not until Friday but since everyone will be busy then, we decided to have an early get together and enjoy some friendly rounds of washers and great food.  It was a great time with family and friends.  Jeremy and Mary even got me a Winchester hat and shirt....gotta love those family perks!!

Anyways, check out the pictures as usual.