Desert in Bloom

Thursday November 4, 2010

Field Trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum with Jonny

4th grade got to go to the Arboretum on Thursday, and I got the opportunity to be a chaperone. We learned about Arizona history, different plants that live in our desert climate, and got a great hike out of it. It was fun!

I got to get to know Sandi a little better and take photos, which of course was just the frosting on the cake.

Chain of Events

We adopted a Pit Bull named Paisley. She has grey and white marking and green eyes. She has more affection and love than most dogs I have seen. We took her home.

She instantly began to destroy my home. Eventually it became too much when I walked into my house and the arm of my leather sofa was torn off. Paisley was returned to the Humane Society.

I began looking for a replacement with the new house I was under contract in mind. Jonny was convinced we needed a red sofa. Every sofa he saw he would say "This sofa would be great in RED" I am however not so sold on the Cranberry Red Velvet sofa he loves so much.

Well I found a gorgeous brown sofa on KSL.com. We drove to Sugarhouse to see it and of course loved it in person as well. The lady selling the sofa, Polly, and I got to talking and next thing I know I am renting there home. It's gorgeous!

Thank you Paisley for making us look for new sofas!

Our house hunt is complete.

And a houses we will hunt

I should be a professional house hunter!!! Cause here we go again... So here's to all the possibilities!

A New Home

Closing, Short Sale, Mortgage Insurance, Addendum, blah blah blah

Are these words supposed to mean something to me??? I just want a home that is OURS.

We made an offer on a home. It's loverly. The original home was buily in 1900. It has been updated but still has the historic charm. I love it.

The Millers will have their OWN HOME!!!

It is a short sale, so we are waiting for red tape to be cut through... Pray for a speady process. :-)

Good Times

On Saturday night Jonny and I headed up to Kerrie's house in Syracuse. We had a blast with Isabella, Kerrie and Moy. I have known Kerrie since I was 14 years old, living in Yorba Linda CA. She has been a good friend ever since. Moy works out of town so we rarely get to see him. Jonny is great with little girls and plays with Izzy and gives in to her every demand. Even when he is tired.

We had some yummy BBQ chicken and talked and played till the kids were ready for bed! Izzy played with worms and Jonny joined in the adult conversation and played with Izzy.

Kerrie and I planned where to take photos of the kids in her back yard and that next time we go up we are going to catch frogs.

I love having Kerrie here in Utah!

I Now Dedicate this Space...

to family time. and only family time. and fun family time and shenanigans. and such.

There shall be a crazy quirky Sharon blog at another location. (http://sharonranae.blogspot.com)

But this blog is the Grand Adventures of the MILLERS not the Grand Adventures of Sharon. Though I do have some darn grand adventures. SO my family life HERE... my single crazy fun life... @

While many may wonder, isn't there 3 Millers??? Why does she only talk about her son?? My GORGEOUS daughter lives in Arizona for now. We miss her deperately and hope in the very near future her path will lead back home where she belongs so she can join in the grand adventures! :-)

Enjoy!

The Dance

Jonnny and I at 1/2 time

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the #3 Playoff game Jazz vs the Denver chicken Nuggets last night with my most handsome date - Jonny. He has decided that he likes the Nuggets and the Suns, though the Suns are his favorite. As a boy who's heart belongs in Arizona I can understand his loyalty to the team.

The Dance

As we watched the game, I was in awe as I watched the battle for victory become a dance, that at times seemed to be as graceful as a ballet, and at other times as brutal as a common street brawl. The excitement of the announcer's tenor voice singing the name of a beloved Jazz member at each basket made livened the crowd.

Kyle Korver, Carlos Boozer, CJ Miles, Paul Milsap, Wesley Matthews, Deron Williams, are some of the names that were most heard last night and got a lot of play time. Matthews, a rookie played with gusto that would allow one to think he was a seasoned player. Milsap lead the team and played like his life depended on it. But this team in truly a team, and to watch them communicate and move and pass the ball almost as it was orchestrated is fascinating to me.

Hopefully Mehmet Okur will be able to return next season not only cause I like to look at him, but because I like to look at him and he is a great player.

GO JAZZ!!!!