Let's Go Fly a Kite!

My sister Melissa had a new baby on Sunday, thus, Aunt Ewee and I took Haylie off her hands for the afternoon today. It was fun to spend some time with the Hayster. We ate lunch and played at the park. We had a picnic and then played on the playground toys. Haylie is a big fan of swings.
There was just enough wind to fly a kite. I forgot how much fun it is to fly a kite. It reminds me of the Mary Poppins song, "Let's go fly a kite!" Auntie Ewee and I finally got the kite in the air (I forgot how to get it in the air for a minute). We asked Haylie if she wanted to fly the kite, to which she replied yes. Haylie flew the kite for a few minutes all by herself and she did very well for her first time flying. When she saw the kite in the air, she exclaimed, "I want to fly!" meaning she wanted to be in the air. It was pretty funny.
So, if you get a chance, "go fly a kite!"

Introducing...Mikaela Lynn Miller!

Top: Aunt Ewee, Sister Haylie and Daddy Eric with Mikaela
Bottom: Mikaela enjoying her yummy fingers.

We have a new member of our family! Mikaela Lynn Miller was born Sunday, 16 April 2006 at 2:44 pm. She weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces, 19 inches long, and is a cutie! Great job Melissa and Eric and congratulations to new big sister Haylie!

Easter Reflections

I love the Easter season. It has definitely become more meaningful to me as I have grown older and really understood what we are celebrating. True, the Easter Bunny and egg searching is very fun, and I love watching my niece Haylie hunt for eggs, but I really appreciate the true meaning of Easter and what it represents. Last night I went to the Easter program put on by the Temple Square Chorale and it was amazing. If you get a chance, for sure go to this performance (probably next year). It was very moving.
Easter and Christmas have become so commercialized that we don't even realize what or whom we are celebrating. I certainly hope we can remember our Savior this Easter season and his atoning sacrifice for us and his resurrection.

Happy Easter!

Go Utes?

So, more big news, I have found a new job! I will be employed by the University of Utah in the Registrar's Office. It sounds exciting and tons better than the job that I have right now (thumbs down). So, just wanted to spread some more good news! Yeah!!

Pure Rush of Adrenaline??...I think not.

So, Tuesday evening I went to the Jazz/Spurs game...what a sight. Yeah, I felt like I was watching hike school basketball in a really big gym. But, I didn't have to pay for the tickets because Brooke came across them, so that was pretty sweet. However, the game was not sweet. Brooke and I had a great conversation and don't worry, we had play-by-play and I think Jerry Sloan's proteges behind us. "Kick it back out to Williams!!" "Let's go Jazz!" "AAAHHH!!" ringing in our ears. Let's be honest, we were like five rows from the very top, do you really think they can hear you? I'm going to go with my gut feeling on this and say no.

The highlight, or possible lowlight, of the game was in the third quarter. Some guy randomly runs out on the court during a free throw while the entire security squadron is sitting there scratching their heads! It was pretty funny. Jerry Sloan finally took matters into his own hands and was not happy with the security, or better phrased, insecurity. I love when people do stupid things. It makes me so happy (unless it is directly happening to me, then I am not so happy).

So, yeah, I miss Johnny Stockton and Karl Malone in the fabulous purple uniforms. I don't think the NBA will ever be the same or as good as those two players. Thanks Brooke for a fun time!

Going geek, I mean Greek!

As a history major graduate I have hit the big times! That's right. Next Thursday, I am going to be inducted into the prestigious honor society Phi Alpha Theta, Delta Xi chapter at Utah State University. What is Phi Alpha Theta you ask? Well, according to their website:

"We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways."

I know what all of you are thinking (including myself), Geek to the core! Oh well, I think it will be fun to tell my classes that I am a member of PAT when I am a big time college professor of history. Just wanted to spread some more good news.