Fiesta

So, I more than fell off the wagon of blogging. I wrecked. Careened into the dark abyss of the blog-o-sphere, but none-the-less I found my way back. I caught a few moments as our chicken-and-noodles lunch simmers on the stove and my little guy takes a nap, and my agenda for today is posting some pictures from Zion's 1st birthday party in Argentina. And believe me, these people know how to throw a party...better than any I've ever met.

As the guests arrive...

...chefs made homemade pizzas, calzones, and empanadas in the brick oven outside!
There were waitresses to serve everything!!!

...People start showing up

....I long to bask in the pool on a very hot day

...Zion and Daddy pose for a photo op!

And Zion was more than a little overwhelmed with 75 people sang to him!

Merry CHRISTmas Everyone!

Photo: Country Living

This time gets me all a-twitter - like a child that can't sleep the night before Christmas awaiting Santa's arrival. I LOVE all the time spent with family, friends, and oh the delish food and sweet melodies. Amidst all the busy packing and baking, visiting and church going today there is the most absolute peace for all those who remember that blessed Christmas morn. "For unto us a Savior is born!" What greater reason to celebrate.

Merry Christmas!

Word of Encouragement for Moms

Picture by: prayer warriors for Jesus Christ

As a mother I often feel like I'm missing the mark, falling short,or am just plain inadequate as a mother. It's at these times I need encouragement from the Lord and others more than ever. This morning I was reading a morning devotion by Anne Graham Lotz, and it NEVER ceases to amaze me how our God gives us exactly what we need when we need it. This morning it was on mothers and prayer. Anne was speaking about a prayer book that her mother gave her - when she was a little gal- to specifically petition Jesus. In the front of the book her mother wrote:

Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring,
For His grace and power are such,
None can ever ask too much!

Our God knows what we need and is there to hear our hearts most inner cries, however large or small they may seem. Thank you Lord!

Our Little Tiger!

Zion was a tiger for Halloween. Not a very ferocious one since the miniature goat that ate his tail at the church petting zoo frightened him!! I tried to get him to growl the day before, but to no avail :( Then, two days after Halloween, he was crawling around the house going "GRRRRRRRRRR!" I guess it worked....just too late! Here are a few pictures of our little tiger.

Eight Months Old

Zion is 8 months old today. I honestly canNOT believe it. He's such a joy (I accidentally kept typing job...oops!)

A Little Business to Take Care of!

I've been M.I.A.

Out of commission.

Nowhere to be found in the blog-s-sphere for quite sometime.

And with good reason.............I've started a business!

Check it out at http://www.ashleymiller-photography.com/!

SALE!

O.K. gals, Beauty Brands is having their annual $11.98 liter sale for shampoos & conditioners!!! That's cheaper than buying Wal-Mart brands when you get a whole liter for $11.98!

I found a new love. AG products. The original price - $47. Way out of my budget. It's apparently all the rage in Hollywood - Anne Hathaway, Leonardo, Evangeline Lilly, & Eva Mendes. But I'm not name dropping so you'll love it. You'll love the way your hair smells of lightly sweetened citrus. The way it styles, and the shine.

My choice:thikkwash.

Photo by: AG Hair Costmetics