A child of God ...

It was Pierce's baptism today. All went very well. Here are some photos from today and earlier this week as well. (We'll have more photos to add later on which will include more family shots.)

March 17 family self portrait.

The Miller men discussing the manly art of grilling.

Pierce's first glimpse of the "Mother Of All Toys" from Grandma and Grandpa Houston ...

A test drive ...

A test drive video ...

The baptism with Pastor Ken, who married us in 2004.

We made the bulletin!

Photos afterwards ... Pierce is the first in 7 generations on Amy's side not to be baptised in the home church in Denmark, IA. Pierce is wearing the baptismal gown that Great Grandma Hazel, Grandma Maggy and Dad wore when they were baptised.

Our good friend Annette joined us ...

As did Amanda and Grant ...

Afterwards we went to Hyperion for brunch...

Another week ...

We've had some requests, so here are photos of Pierce's room ...

And, since we're here to please and have also gotten requests, here are photos of Pierce ...

This is a photo of Pierce working on his picks for the Miller family golf pool.

Hey, Uncle Matt ... what's a baby got to do for a wristband and a place to crash at SXSW, 2030 ...

The recap ...

We had a good week!

We went to Mustard's for dinner on Tuesday and Pierce got a good look at his first onion ring. (He was quite impressed.)

We hung out with our good buddy Grant Fletcher.

We spent some time in quiet meditation

We visited Chariton Saturday and had a great time with Great Grandma and Great Granpa Miller.

We had Sunday brunch with Grandma Maggy!

That's all for now!

Time flies ...

On the 3rd, Pierce will be 12 weeks old. That is 1/4 of a year!

Here are some photos plus a surprise on the video (excuse dad's poor camera work).

Funny face ...


Bath time ...

Grandma time ...


Time with our friends Jennifer and Evan Smithson ...

Rolly polly time!

A busy couple of weeks in Lake Wobegon ...

Yes, we know ... it has been awhile.

Pierce had his shots on the 11th and was a champ.

Last weekend we took a roadtrip to Grandma and Grandpa Houston's farm.

Uncle Eric came up from Gardner.

Grandpa showed his "magic hands" ...

... and Pierce met Great Uncle Tim.

He got stared at ...

... had a bit of an "accident" on poor Uncle Eric ...

... attended a service at Denmark UCC ...

... hung with Clayton ...

... and posed with Grandma and Grandpa.

Baby human met baby bovine ...

... heard about how orange tractors are supposedly better than green ones ...

... and saw where he'll ride with Grandpa on his tractor.

After our visit we all came back to Des Moines. He played ...

... and practiced being cute.

We visited our friends the Dillons ...

... met Grant White ...

... and went to Avery's birthday party where we spent time with Bryce and Avery's dad Steve!

Have a great week!

Weekly Reader

We had a good week.

Daycare went well ... Pierce is starting to get into a routine/schedule ... Mom is back to work.

After a long week our friend Bryce came over for a visit ...

Saturday we went and visited Annette ...

... then were off to the mall to shop for a gift for our new friend Grant White ...

... (Pierce LOVES shopping) ...

... Grandma Maggy's was on the agenda Saturday night ...

... and Sunday included church and a fashion show with Dad. (Cool guys wear hats.)

We know ... we know ...

... updates have slowed. Responding to popular demand we will do our best to update more regularly.

This past week was a busy one (they all seem to be).

Jon's Aunt Pat and Uncle Ron came by for a visit ...

... we said goodbye to Uncle Chris (sad) ...

... Pierce got to play on his changing table (which always makes him happy) ...

... Grandma Kathy came to visit and watched Mama Mia with Amy and Pierce (Pierce may have an odd fascination with ABBA) ...

... we visited Pierce's new daycare ...

... and talked to Pastor Ken at Pierce's first trip to church ...

... yep, it was a good week.