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Apart and Together

My grandmother, Beth Millerberg, celebrated her eightieth birthday at the end of February. My family planned a surprise party for her and Chris and I decided it was important that I should attend. Rowan and I traveled to Utah the day before the party and had a great time participating in the surprise. She didn’t even know that I was coming, so it was especially fun saying hello. We had a lovely dinner at the Lion House; Grandma seemed to glow from all of the fun and was so beautiful.


Rowan and I had a great time spending time with family in Utah. We spent one night at the beautiful Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah, and enjoyed the beautiful ice castle on the property.


The day that I flew to Utah my brother, Jeremy, called to let me know that he proposed to his girlfriend the night before and she accepted! I had a great time getting to know Haley and I’m so excited to have a new sister! We had a fun time taking their engagement pictures; they are such a cute couple and we can’t wait to attend their wedding in June.




Despite all of the fun, Rowan and I missed Davin and Chris. Rowan just wasn’t the same without his dad and big brother (not enough boy presence I guess with just Mom around). Chris and Davin seemed to have a good time without us, but I think we were all glad to be together again.

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Shellee said…
Wish I could have been at grandma's party. thanks for taking great pictures so I could see the party. HOpe you guys are doing well.
March 19, 2010 at 4:07 AM
aenea said…
Looks like lots of fun! Great pics! Are you planning on coming up to Winston any time soon. If you are I would love it if maybe you could do some family pics for us. Just let me know! We miss you!
March 19, 2010 at 5:30 AM
The Charters said…
Tell Jeremy congratulations from me!!! That is exciting and fun to have another excuse to make a trip home this summer.
March 19, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Maile said…
Congratulations to Jeremy!! That is so exciting!

I can only imagine how strange it would be to travel with only one of my kids. I can understand why you would all be missing each other, even after a couple of days.

P.S. That ice castle looks amazing!
March 19, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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