Today was such a hard day for our family. The Milams officially packed up and moved to Houston. I have known for a long time it had been coming but...never dreamed it would be so hard to say good-bye. The Milams were the first couple we met when we moved to Corpus... and 8 years later & 5 babies it was time to wish them well. So excuse all the pictures but I had to take a walk down memory lane. It was clear God wanted them in Houston and in the long run it will be what is best for them - but the quick meeting at the park so the kids could say hi and play, the every single weekend "what are we doing" question, all the kids birthday parties that we go together, the Hooks games, the pool dates, the cookouts and everything in between will be missed too much.
Brooke is a one of a kind friend. She really is the ALL STAR girl that drops anything she is doing to help, that goes above and beyond to make you feel special, cracks you up when you don't expect it, listens when that just what I need, helps me wrangle the kids when there just seems to be too many. She is the party thrower extraordinaire, the most thoughtful, loving most sincere person I know. I pray that her qualities have brushed off on me a little - because I would be lucky. As for her hubby Milam - well...there's nobody like him either. I always know when Milam is around it will be fun. He is funny, kind, giving, playful with all the kids and a total guys guy - which Adam adores. He is the friend that is always there or can be there. He came over on 2 different occasion to help us out. One when Adam was out of town and Lola got so sick and I needed to take her to the hospital and the other when I went into labor with Hank in the middle of the night.
The blessing and what I keep trying to think about is although we are now not a walk away - we have so much to look forward to on weekend trips and get aways. The Milams are a family that will be in our lives forever and I am feel so blessed to have them in our life!
This is a picture before Milam & Brooke got married and we hosted a wedding shower.
One of our first cookouts in our backyard - Adam and Milam playing tricks on each other.
New Years Eve '05 - thank you Brooke for smiling
Chili cook-off in which Brooke & I got to judge!
Cookout after a Hooks game - always a favorite
Cornhole - this is Milam & Adam's passion - they are on a 205 game winning streak when they play together!
The oh so famous St. Paddy's day parties!
Then came the KIDS!!!
Lucy & Connor
The Milams meeting Lola for the first time!
Girls Night out!
Connor learning how to walk at our house!
During the baseball season - Milam had to stand in as my husband helping me with the kids at many birthday parties and events!
Connor kissing Lucy
Sweet Brooke & Connor
Play dates!!! One of my favorite things to do!
Birthday Party Fun!
Throwing a party with Brooke is so much fun!
for many reasons!
including Milam!
Trips together!
The Aquarium
More Birthday Parties
Disney World!
Lola & Connor checking each other out!
Sesame Street Live!
Cuties!
Halloween!
Thanksgiving Festival
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| Sweet Allie on her Birthday! |
Easter
Bath time Fun!
At the park!
Hank & Allie
Putting on a show!
We love you guys!
