Alex's First Haircut

Two years ago, we posted about Julia's first haircut at 21 months old. At 6 months old, Alex was quite a bit younger when he got his hair cut for the first time. But - like his big sister - he didn't seem to mind at all! He especially loved that Julia was there to cheer him on.

Love that After Bath Feeling (Alex Version)

Many moons ago, we posted a picture of Julia loving that after bath feeling. Now, it's Alex's turn.

Casey Lampert's Bat Mitzvah in Dallas

The whole family went to Dallas for Casey Lampert's bat mitzvah. Alex was amazed to discover that a whole world exists outside of 4535 Maple Street! And Julia sat like such a big girl through the entire service and had a blast at the party (staying up until after 10 pm!)

Baby Alex

Alex is now 3 1/2 months old! We're loving watching him grow into a precious little bundle. Alex now weighs 13 pounds, smiles, coos, grabs at toys, and (perhaps most importantly) sleeps 11-12 hours a night! We're thrilled to be a family of 4!!

Big Sister + Baby Brother = LOVE

Happy Halloween!

Welcome Alex Benjamin Miller!

On October 12, 2009 at 1:33 pm, we joyfully welcomed Alex Benjamin Miller into our family! Alex weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Oink?

As if beginning Week 39 of pregnancy wasn't exciting enough, this weekend, Julia got sick - and not just any kind of sick . . . swine flu sick! YIKES! We felt lucky to get our hands on what is apparently some of the last Tamiflu in the city, for Julia and Mommy. Julia seems to be getting better (as is Daddy, who has been fighting what was officially diagnosed as "the crud"), and so far, (knock on wood) Mommy has avoided the dreaded H1N1 virus. We've instructed the baby in the belly to hold off on his arrival at least a few more days until we can get everyone healthy again. We'll see if he'll follow directions.

Happy!

What a smile!

Pregnancy Week 33

Well, we've made it to Week 33. We're anxious to finish up the rest of the pregnancy and welcome Baby Boy Miller into our family!

First Day of School

Julia was excited to go back to school today. She loves her new classroom, teachers, and classmates and was all smiles on the first day. Taking after her daddy, she already knows the names of all the kids in her class and is on her way to learning each of their favorite colors and parents' names. Taking after her mommy, she was very proud to show off her new shoes at school.

Adventures in Potty Training, Continued

Julia sure has come a long way since we first blogged about our adventures in potty training. We are THRILLED to report that Julia is officially potty trained! With the exception of bedtime, Julia has completely kicked pull-ups and diapers and is all about her panties! Hooray! We're so proud of our BIG GIRL!!

And she's pretty proud of herself too...

...and of her potty chart...

GO JULIA!

Beautiful Baby Shower / Family Extravaganza in The Woodlands

Mom (R), Mom (M), Nina, Lindsay and Elisa hosted a beautiful little baby shower for us at Mom and Dad's house.

Laina and her high school friends Lori, Amanda, and Amy re-creating the famous 1994 Homecoming "stairs" photo

After the shower, the Reinsmith-Miller-Bettan-Gilbert family enjoyed a great weekend of R&R at the Reinsmith Resort.

Julia enjoyed some quality time with her Papa and Poppy...

...and loved playing in the pool with Uncle Lance...

...and playing doctor with Aunt Elisa (whom she determined to be in excellent health).

Aunt Lindsay and Jason introduced Shadow to the family. Everyone, including Julia, got to have a turn holding her.

A great time was had by all! Thanks Mom and Dad!