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The biggest Christmas gift ever!

I am way behind blogging and there is so much going on in our life that I have to take the time to finally update my poor blog.

First of all, Happy New 2011 to all! For us, the Miller family, we couldn't start the new year in a better way. Last December 19th we welcomed to our family our baby number 4.

Sierra Nicole Miller was born 3 weeks early after wanting to come for a month and a half. She was 6lbs 10oz/18.5" long. She is perfect and we are both doing great!

Last time I posted, I said there were more posts and pictures to come due to bday events, right? Natalie was turning 9 in September as well and Matthew was turning 4 in November. Natalie and I managed a very nice session that turned out pretty good but I didn't get the chance to do Matthew's or even proof Natalie's because my pregnancy went even crazier than normal.

After dealing with hypothyroidism, migraine, pre-term contractions and stuff, at 32 weeks contractions started getting out of control and I ended up being transfered via Helicopter to a town 2 hours from home at the Loma Linda Hospital here in California. I was 4cm dilated. The doctors told me they were keeping me there for 5 weeks. I was there for exactly one month...probably one of the most difficult times in my life!

I couldn't see my family every day since they were 4 hours away round trip. We had our Thanksgiving dinner at the hospital and I got 3 very special visits from friends I haven't seen in years. Funny thing, none of them live in the state of CA. So, thanks Julyssa and family, thanks Bret and Erin and thank you Chris Jaros. It was good to see you all! I also got a visit from my new friend Nadia. She went and got Olive Garden for me since they were starving me to death at the hospital. I lost 6lbs in a week!!! How sad was that!

My mothe- in-law and my sweet husband were at home the entire time helping with the kids and the house. They did a wonderful job. So again, thanks mom and thank you, Joe. I love you!

I went home at 36 weeks and one week later our baby girl was born. 37 weeks just like her other 3 siblings! She has been with us for 2 weeks now and we absolutely adore her. We can not imagine our family without her. She is a keeper and by far, she is worth the sacrifice!

Boyfriend, the kiddos and I had a beautiful Christmas together with our new addition for the first time. Natalie is D-greatest big sister ever. She loves having a little sister. Mateo absolutely adores Sierra. He can't get enough of her. He kisses her and tells me how much he loves her all the time. Benjamin didn't know she was going to be part of our family but he was sure nice to her. Now he realizes she is another sister and loves her as much as he loves the others.

What a wonderful way to start a new year!!! Life is so good! I am a happy wife and a very happy mom.

I will be posting about Natalie and Mateo soon but for now, here is our Christmas baby Sierra Nicole.

"The Brown Baby"

I woke up yesterday with the feeling I needed to get out of my comfort zone, pick up my camera and start taking some "mandatory" pictures of my bday kids. I decided to start with "the brown baby" (that's what we call him!) I haven't taken any pictures of him in a very long time. I know parents say it all the time, but seriously where has the time gone?

Benjamin Thomas is TWO! Watching him grow, watching Natalie protect him, watching Matthew as a big brother, see the love they have for each other, it is truly a blessing!

I am excited to see Mr. as a big brother to Sierra Nichole (by the way, we are having a girl) and know that he will be a great one, but I am also trying to soak in this last couple of months we have together as mami-baby since he won't be the baby anymore. I am trying to make it memorable for the two of us.

Benjamin is perfect! He truly is a happy and content little boy. He makes us laugh all the time, he is sweet (but he could be bossy too!) He looks and acts just like his daddy in every way. We love you Benjamin, we love your big, beautiful smile and your "tiny/squinty" eyes...Negrito, you really brighten up our days!

Love,

mami

updates coming up

I am still waiting for life to calm down a bit around here, to fall in to a routine after our crazy move and finally have some time to get stuff done, feel a little less sick and have time to myself. I am just now realizing that it's not going to happen, at lease not for a long time...

Believe it or not, I don't remember how to blog anymore, I haven't update in so long I feel like the worse blogger in the world! I have a great excuse tho, if you know me, you should know I am super sick with pregnancy #4 so, i seriuously don't feel like

a. taking any pictures

b. being in front of the computer

c. bloggin at all

Anyways, new pictures and updates coming up soon so don't forget to stop by and say hello.

This images are from my last photo session back in San Diego, my great friend Millie and her beautiful family. Enjoy them. Til next time

By The Way...

dear friends, in case you didn't know...

We are expecting baby number 4. That's right, I am preggo!!!

Here is my self-pic at 16 weeks!

That's it for now. enjoy

My San Diego Bucket List...

Well, once again (a year passed by) and the clock is tic-tocking at the Miller's house! We have exactly 20 days left in our lovely house, and 25 days in San Diego...awww!

We are moving for the next 3-4 years to a tiny place in the middle of the Mojave desert called Twentynine Palms. We will be living at a marine base. We are actually pretty excited about our move. New life, new adventures! They tell us that the entire town is very family friendly and kids oriented, I guess they want to keep the residents happy and content.

Before we get there, we are going back to Utah and Montana for the second time this summer (we were there for two weeks at the beggining of the month), then we are turning back straight to our new place. Yes, it will be sad and kind of hard to say goodbye to the San Diegan perfect weather, and the awesome beaches, and the bunch of green, beautiful family oriented parks we have pretty much everywhere we go...uhu...

Also, once again I will be leaving amazing friends behind...that seems to be my destiny for the rest of my life! How awful and how sad!

But, on the other hand, I will have my family together, a husband who will be home everyday at 4:05pm and who will have all kinds of weekends and holidays off. That's right! We will spend more time together we are probably going to get tired of each other here pretty soon!

Anyways, back to my SD bucket list. Here it is:

1. Go to the beach as many times as possible!

2. Take the kids to the Zoo and to the Wild Animal Park at least once each.

3. Visit some of the Balboa Park museums we haven't gone to yet.

4. Get together with my girls a few more times.

5. Prepare my own farewell and have a blast at it.

6. Do my grocery shopping at Trader Joes and Henrys from now on only! (I won't have those at 29 palms)

7. Take the kids to see the sea lions at La Jolla beach one more time.

8. Visit the temple at least once.

9. Shop at Anthropologie as many times as I can ( I won't have that one near by either!) boohoo

10. Get some good SD landscape photographs for our collection of places we have lived or visited.

Yep, I have a lot to do in 25 days!!! Which is good, I will keep myself busy and thats a great thing.

To prove I already started working on my list, last Saturday I went and did a family session. The location was absolutely lovely and the lighting was just perfect! The Waldram family is so awesome. She is one of my best friends here in SD, Jeremy is a Navy MD and the girls are some of our kiddos best friends too. It will be hard to leave them...

Anywyas, the photographs turn out so great, I barely touched up the images. They are a beautiful family that's for sure! Also it will be Jaime and Jeremy's anniversary so I managed some couple pics...I just love them! Happy anniversary love birds!

Enjoy the view everyone. (clic on images to enlarge) Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning closets

I am selling some stuff I have never worn or that I have worn once or twice maybe. I have to make room in my closet for the "style" I will be wearing for some time now. Also, Natalie Ann has so much cute stuff she can't wear anymore because she's getting so tall. I am taking pictures tomorrow so stay in touch for the good stuff. :0)

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Lovely times

Seriously, what is wrong with me? Lately, I really don't feel like blogging  and also, I can't seem to find the desire to take my camera out and just photograph my beautiful daily life...I honestly don't know what the deal is but this I know, once I get my camera out I enjoy every minute capturing memories with a clic!

Summer in San Diego is just as fun and lovely as it can be, sun makes everything better, I think! We have had family and friends coming over to visit for the last couple of months. It has been nothing less but fun. First we had my mom, then we had my adorable friend Monica and her daughter Sophie, after that Mom and Dad Miller came to stay for a week. We had a great time with them and I think they enjoyed our company but mostly our kiddo's laughter and screams too.

After their visit, our super mega friends The Tidwells came to visit their family here in San Diego and we had the opportunity to spend some time with them too. It was just amazing to see them again. We have always had the best of times with them. We just get along so well it is amazing! We were even lucky enough to see Mr. Busy Bee (Chris) during their short time here. I also had the chance to do a session with Danielle and her 3 adorable boys. I can't believe how big Brock and Little Z. are, just unreal!!! Now to add the fun, their new addition to the family Mr. Cooper Alejandro. He is so cute and chubby I couldn't get enough of him!!! Chris couldn't be there for the session but next time we might try to go for a complete family pic!

We went to old town to do the shots and I think we got great results. I have to admit though, little Z. was a challenge ha ha! He would not stay still for one second and he was always making funny faces. He cracks me up!!! I loved seeing them again, Danielle has and always will be one of my most precious friends. Thanks so much you guys for letting me one more time capture your beauty in a photograph!!!

Okay so, going back to our visitors, my sister-in-law Sherry and her family come to San Diego every year as a Shepherd tradition. This year, since we live here, had the chance to see them and spend some quality time with them. We went to visit them at their condo and they came to our place too. Also they spend the last few days here in SD in our place. What a lovely time. Thanks so much you guys, we love you all!

I am going to leave you with some of the Tidwell's pics. I hope you like them as much as I do.

besos

 

 

 

 

Updates coming up soon!!! I promise!

dreaming of something colorful...

If I only knew how to hand-knit I would be making something like THiS instead of wishing I could buy it! 

when you think you've seen beauty...

...something or someone reminds you that life is full of color, beauty and charm. Helen Marie, you were the perfect target for a photography lover like me. Thank you, Muse!

 

 

 

 

 

 

because we deserve it!

As stay-at-home moms we work pretty hard around the house and our pretty and delicate hands have to suffer the consequences.  I thought I would share my new addiction with you girls. I have tried many hand lotions through the years and I definitely have my favorites, but Amazing Grace hand lotion by Philosophy is my VERY favorite one so far! try it out if you can, you wont regret it!

       

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amigas de toda la vida!

Mi gran amiga Monica Polo, a quien conoci hace muchooo tiempo ha ha cuando fui misionera para mi Iglesia. Yo vivia en una ciudad muy  hermosa llamada Envidago, Medellin y ella y su mamá nos alimentaban voluntariamente a mi compañera y a mi una vez a la semana. Awww me encantaba ir a su casa!

Monica ahora vive en USA, mas especificamente en California asi como yo. Hace una semana vino a visitarnos junto con su hijita Sophia y la pasamos de maravilla! Que momentos tan bellos, que recuerdos. Definitivamente las verdaderas amistades, las que se siembran y cultivan con amor duran toda la vida y la eternidad.

Yo estoy muy agradecida por todos mis amigos, aquellos que he tenido que dejar atrás pero que nunca olvido y que llevo en mi corazón. Espero encontrarlos en mi camino, uno a uno, alguna vez más. 

Triste detalle...ni una foto mia con mi amiga, cuan mal fotografo soy? hmmm

 

 

Since the last time I blogged...

I have been taking pictures like crazy, a ton more to edit, and a ton of sessions to come...

Life is great, as aways! 

This is my great friend Jaime and her sweet little bundle of joy Macy. They were so fun to photograph, easy peasy when the target is so pretty and cute and sassy... I am telling you I am in love with the results.

 

 

 

Happy Easter from the Millers

I don't want to say a whole lot this time. Only wishing you all a very happy Easter. With Love, The Millers.

 

 

 

 

 

He Lives

I know that my redeemer lives. I know He loves me unconditionally no matter who I am. He is my God, my Savior, my friend. I love him and I thank him with all my heart. I know I will be with him one day. I want to be by his side...

Lily Miller

Tia otra vez!

A little late but I am happy to announce the arrival of Ana Sofia Allred...my newest baby niece! She was born last month, February 24th. Sister and baby are of course home, happy and healthy enjoying the company of daddy and big brother Nicolas. We love you guys! Besos

36

Three weeks ago, on February 21st I was lucky to celebrate my 36th birthday. Life has given me tons of surprises, happiness, trials, and a lot of beautiful moments I will Cherish for the rest of my life on earth and if there is life after this, I will remember those on the other side too. 

When I was little I didn't think much of the purpose of life, I guess because I had a pretty nice childhood, I didn't have to think much of what was next. My mom and dad loved us and we knew were loved. When I was 10 I had my first crush on a boy. He was just the cutest boy! I never kissed him but I wanted to. In my teen years life started to become a little more complicated, but still I thought I was pretty bless with great friends and a happy spirit that helped me see the positive in life. I have had so many good people surrounding me through my entire life, I feel so blessed! 

Love rang on my door bell for the first time when I was 19. I thought I knew it all and felt completely in love ending up empty handed and a broken heart. That broken road led me to Joe...he has given me everything I could ever dreamed of. 

I am 36 years old. I know who I am and I like it that way. I want to share with you 36 random facts about myself to celebrate the number I am caring on today.

1. I try to be positive everyday

2. I am obsessed with anything green

3. I am a soup lover

4. I don't like to exercise

5. I went on a mission for my church when I was 21

6. I am a sucker for sour stuff

7. I drink coke!

8. I don't like ice cream

9. I have 3 kids

10. I want to go to Brazil!

11. I absolutely love music

12. I don't wear make up every day

13. I always have to have hand lotion in my purse

14. Messes stress me out big time

15. hands is the first thing I see in a person I first meet

16. Nothing makes me happier than a sincere smile

17. I annoyed myself most of the time

18. I enjoy watching my kids do little things

19. I love my Savior Jesus Christ

20. I am not selfish

21. I like walking bare foot

22. I feel sexy in jeans and high heels

23. I will have a boob job one day!

24. I love to decorate

25. Shopping is not as fun as it used to be anymore...(what is wrong with me?)

26. I don't want to run a photography business anymore. I only want to do it for fun

27. I used to model when I was 17

28. I can't sing

29. I am afraid of the ocean

30. I do NOT like to shower in cold water!

31. Escada is my fav perfume

32. I like eating tuna fish from the can

33. Pablo Neruda's poem book is on my night stand

34. I am not afraid of changes

35. I am content with who I am

36. I absolutely love my life!

Well, there! I don't know what else I could say about my 36 years of life. I am just very very grateful to have a beautiful family, to be alive and to have good health. That's all! Thanks for visiting, enjoy my blog!

mom's first visit to the States

I should be embarrassed of posting about my mom's visit a month after she's gone, but better late than never that's what they say!

I remember begging my mom for years to get the paper done to get the American Visa so she could come and visit. I remember the day I got married, she wasn't here with me, I remember being prego and longing to have my mom (or any family member for that matter) with me. I remember when my babies where born and she wasn't around...always felt like I was on my own. Boyfriend's family have always being there for me so I thought I had it all, even with my family being in Colombia. Well, after my mom's visit (12 years later) I came to the conclusion that I still need my mom just like I did when I was little and that I miss her more than I thought. She was such a great guest! Never complained about anything. Great company to me and such a wonderful grandmother to my kids. Boyfriend was in heaven eating Colombian food all the time! I think we gained a few extra pounds while she was here with us!

My mom felt in love with the country and it's culture. She couldn't believe how clean and organized everything was. She also thought she could fit a complete store department in her suitcase and went crazy buying stuff for everyone back in Colombia...hmmm that reminds me of somebody...oh yea me! I guess I know now why I am such a dork when it comes to buying presents for family (and friends) Thanks mom! She really cracked me up! I had to stop her so many times...she even wanted to buy a shirt for the mechanic man... I mean hahaha yep, that's my mom!

Natalie, Matthew and Benjamin really enjoyed the time with la abuela, she was so nice to them! And I am soo glad they were nice to her. I mean, I was a little hesitant because they have never really been around her so I didn't know if they were going to like her or not. But they did! I love my mom. I missed her since the day she left to Utah to visit Sister and her fam. Now she's back in Colombia...I am assuming telling everybody about the wonders of "The American Dream" haha. She even said she'll be back before December. Mama, aqui te esperamos con los brazos abiertos. Te amamos y extrañamos mucho. Gracias por ser una buena mama y una exelente abuela.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citrus LOVERS!

I am absolutely obsessed with citrus, fruity, sweet smells and with candles too!
I've fallen in love with this Anthropologie Capri Blue candle. Truly, with the the spark of a match you'll notice that lovely essence all over the room. Love it!!!