The Package

The doorbell rang about noon today. When I opened the door, there was the mailman carrying a package. I thought...yay...I got something. ha It was for Brandon. Not sure if I have mentioned or not, but we have one talented Martha Stewart in the family! It is Kendall's MiMi, my sister in law, Michelle. She is always coming up with new, cute and creative things. As soon as Brandon started opening the package, I ran to get the camera - you can never trust this girl! Wasn't sure if it was going to be a Bedazzled speedo for the beach or what. Anyway, since they moved to Indiana and weren't able to come to Brandon's graduation, they sent him a little something. MiMi made graduation hat cookies, a tassel with the year '10 on it, and a picture from each of the kids! It was TOO CUTE!

These are the cookies she sent...too bad we already ate them all. ha!

B even went and put on his gear and hung the tassel from his helmet.

Aisley's picture

Knox's picture

Addison's picture


We have the best niece's and nephew ever! We love you "Willis 5"!!

The best by far!

Mom, mommy, momma, mother...whatever you want to call her, mine is the best! Yesterday was Mother's Day and it was great. I know there are a lot of mothers and daughters who are not close, some that may not even talk, but I couldn't imagine my life without my mom! She means the world to me. For everyone who knows her, you know that she will bend over backwards and do what she can for you. She is always there when you need someone to talk to, vent to, or just to listen. I am so thankful that God picked me out for her. She goes above and beyond the true meaning of MOM! Thank you for everything you do for me and my family! I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you (and dad - but hey...his post is next month :)) I love you mom!

You're the best!

3 proud generations!


I can't believe it - I didn't get one picture of Kendall and I together today. She was too busy and having way to much fun! Thank you God for making me Kendall's momma!

Fun in Fort Worth

This past Saturday, Brandon, Kendall and I went downtown to the stockyards with Bryan, Julie and Cole. There were having some sort of "pioneer days" event so we thought it would be fun to take the kids. Little did we know they would be shooting cannon's off all day long! I jumped about a foot higher everytime they went off. When we left there, we went to ride the train over by the Trinity River. Cole had been on the train before, but it was a first for Kendall. She seemed to really enjoy it though!

Julie and Cole (isn't he cute?!)





Waiting on the train



"Thanks for the blue ring pop dad!"



Bryan, Julie and Cole

HE DID IT!!!

Sound the alarms...he did it! Brandon graduated from the fire academy!! Not only did he graduate, he passed the state exam for fire fighters....AND had the highest score in the class! I can brag, he's my hubby. I am so proud of you babe. I love you very much!




B.McMILLIN - firefighter

Big Boat

Kendall got to go on her very first boat ride this weekend thanks to Bryan and Julie (Brandon's cousins)! She didn't like it at first because it was so windy and real choppy out on the lake, but once we got out there and stopped, she was fine! She even kept saying "big boat". Her and Cole(cousin) had a great time. I have a feeling they are going to best of buds! We all had a blast and loved hanging out with great people. Hope to do it again soon.

Kendall not too sure about this...


Brandon, Kendall and Cole (yes...that is papi in her mouth. Since I wasn't sure how she would do on the boat....I went ahead and put it in her diaper bag so that everyone wouldn't be miserable if she didn't like it. ha)


Feeding the duck some cheez-its


Uh oh...we are in trouble now!!


Sassy chick!


Love the glasses on her head like momma!





One tuckered out little girl!

April showers bring May flowers

Kendall was helping Brandon plant some flowers Saturday once the rain took a little break. What a perfect day to wear her Kitty Cat rainboots that she got for her birthday from her Aunt MiMi, Uncle Shane, and cousins Addison, Knox and Aisley!

Minnie Mouse party

It's official - Little Minne is 2! We went for her well child check on Friday. She has fun playing in the front while waiting for her turn, but when they open that door and call her name, it is a totally different story! The doctor and nurses are super sweet, but I think all Kendall remembers is the shots. She was crying the whole time they were trying to weigh her, but finally got it. She weighed in at a whopping 21.4 pounds and measured 32 inches tall. The doctor is not at all worried about her size, he just says that she will be little. At the rate she is going, she will be about 25 pounds at age 3. (She is in the 1 percentile for her weight - we finally made it on the charts. ha)

On Saturday, we had her birthday party at the park. She had so much fun running around!

Kendall and her cousin Cole




No time for pics mom!

Brandon's aunt, Carol, did this awesome Minnie Mouse cake. Thanks Carol!

The birthday girl finally slowed down for some cake