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Riley had a great summer of baseball.  He has really become a better player since last year - as he can throw the ball a bit faster, catch better, and hit very well.  Riley enjoys playing first base, along with catcher.  He has had some outstanding plays this year!  On to football now that baseball is done.

This year we enjoyed Easter lunch at Grandma and Granddad’s house.  We also had an Easter egg hunt on good Friday this year, due to rain that was expected on Saturday.  Pictures below… 

Just some cute (and strange) photos of Emery.  Everything from the creative side, to the monster side of him… 

This year we went to Michigan City, Indiana for the 16th Miller annual reunion.  We stayed in the “green house” for the 3rd time - a favorite for the kids.   It was Grandma and Granddad’s year to select the venue - and with that they took charge of some games, food, and scheduling for the 3 day weekend. It was very warm weather while we were there, so the cold lake Michigan water actually felt refreshing. We had a “talent” show - where most of the kids played the piano, and watched old episodes of the Brady Bunch - something Sean enjoyed more than anyone else.We played old fashioned team games like dropping clothes pins in bottles, throwing rasins at the kids with peanut butter on their cheeks, rolling marbles across tables, and we brought baby pictures and played games guessing who was who…On our trip home Monday - there was a major thunderstorm - which made for a memorable ride.  We had a great time, but needed a day to unwind and catch up on sleep.  Pics below.

Emery decided he would fall off the counter stool, and bang his head on the countertop at 8:18 am before school started (it was a Friday).  Beth was trying to get everyone ready for school, and make it to a field -trip to Brookfiled Zoo with Riley’s 1st grade class that day  - at 9:00  ….  to make a long story short, Mark came home from work at about the worst time of the year to take Emery to the emergency room - and Beth made it to the Zoo afterall.  Emery had 8 staples put in - and now it is a small scar.  What excitement!

Pony Libby was added to the Miller family in May of 2010.  This pony is about 10 years old, and makes for great learning, cantering, jumping and showing for the girls.  Two horses now - what is to come in the future?  Pics below… 

This year, Hannah sang with her fellow 3rd graders.  She also had a square dance, along with an old fashioned pie social.  Hannah did a great job, and was excited to participate.  Beth made rhubarb pie, picked from the garden on Mckee Street.  All 4 grandparents came by.  Mark had to sit on the floor, on a blanket - aw shucks…

This year we were given the opportunity to go to Medieval times as a family.  It was a gift from a co-worker, and he went all out making the night out enjoyable for us.  We had front row seats, and some other upgrades such as a picture with the king, and a backstage pass to see the horse stable.  The kids really enjoyed the evening - and we did as well

After a year long battle with kidney issues, we had to say goodbye to Suzie in March.  It was a painful experience for Hannah, but an executive decision had to be made.  Our choices were to let Suzie stop suffering, or to drag out her pain for an additional year, with lots of anxiety over the whole situation.We are hopeful for a new kitten upon moving in spring of 2011 - but that is yet to be determined.

This year, Riley and Dad went to see the Cubs play at Wrigley field on a Thursday in April.  The Cubs ended up losing to the Milwaukee Brewers, and we left in the 8th inning to work on getting a faster train home.  It was an unseasonably warm day, and we had 3rd row seats on the 3rd base side.  The game was ultimately lost by the Cubs - but there were 5 home runs combined (at least) so Riley really lucked out.  Dad ate nachos, a bratwurst, a pretzel, and an ice cream bar - yikes.  Riley also experienced a train, cab, and L-Train ride that day.  Riley still thinks he is a White Sox fan - but once he goes to one of those games, I am sure he will change his mind.  He is blinking in both photos below, like father, like son.