Memorial Day in Missouri

We got to spend an extended weekend in Missouri for Memorial Day. Unfortunately, it was hotter than we had hoped, but the kids had a great time running around and sweating together. They played some baseball, played some Risk, ate some barbecue, and hid inside in the air conditioning together. Here are some of the highlights:

Kassia lounging around...

Liam just chilling...

Elias hanging with Granny Steele...

Mason and Mo...

Eli ready for the pool!

WWE Superstar - Rowan!

Gamers

 

 

Congrats to Cousin Josie!

We were grateful to be able to make the drive up to Missouri again to witness the graduation of yet another Miller kid. Two years ago, we made the drive up for Wyatt, but this time it was Josie's turn. She's "an adult" now, in her own words. We made it just in time for the party, after picking up my brother and cousin Mason at the airport in Kansas City. It was hot. And it was humid. To say the least. But it was a great time seeing everyone again, as it's been too far between visits the past couple of years...

 

The whole Miller gang, minus the eldest son, who's off doing Marine things...

Grandma Cindy, delighted to get her photo taken...

Miller #7

Even Great-Grandma Steele made it out for the event!

A huge congrats to the eldest Miller daughter!

The Scouts

Another school year is winding down, and with it, another year in Scouts for these kids. Adam finished up and earned his Wolf, and Paul made it all the way to the end of Cub Scouts. He earned his Arrow of Light and crossed over to be an official Boy Scout (or Scout BSA, or just Scout, whatever they're calling it now). We had the Blue & Gold banquet, so the "boys" made a cake to auction off, they ate BBQ, got their awards, and otherwise had a good ending to the year. Even Nolan got in on the action! He's technically not old enough to be in Scouts, but he was helping out his friend Charlie who was a Lion (Kindergarten). He got up and did a skit, and earned the patch and his own Lion's crown!

They also won a first place trophy in the Windfest Parade again for the Pinewood Derby float! Always a good time...

The Highlight Reel

Spring Baseball has been in full effect for some time now. Nolan's T-Ball season has already wrapped up, but ended with an All-Stars nomination for the youngest Sellers - so there may still be more to come for that kid. Adam still has a few games left. Since the grandparents don't get to see much of it, we put together this little highlight reel of Adam's baseball batting practices and some game moments. Check it out: