Big Update...

Lets just say that I am a slacker...a blog slacker that is. I'm not sure what my lack of motivation is to keep my blog updated, but I never feel like it. I don't understand why I feel like that because I'm constantly checking (stalking, depending on how you look at it) every one else's. I love when people have new posts and yet I don't keep up my own. With all that being said, I'm making an attempt to get better. So, there's some news......

I'm pregnant! Garet and I found out near the end of December that we would be expecting our first addition (excluding dogs) to the family. We couldn't be more excited about it! My first due date was August 21, 2009 which the doctor recently moved out to September 1st. Either way, the baby seems to be healthy. It's heartbeat is strong and it likes to move a lot. I love getting ultrasounds because they always ask if I've recently eaten salsa or Tabasco sauce. It squirms like crazy...I LOVE it! And when we listen to its heartbeat there's always an extra thud or two picked up by the stethoscope due to the baby kicking. We get to find out the sex of the baby in a month. Here are a few of the ways that I decided to tell people. First of all when I told Garet, I wasn't home. I had an orthodontist appointment and I left for it before he got up to go to work. I wrote him a letter from Baby Milligan to dad telling him how excited the baby is to meet him. He called as soon as he read it to make sure it wasn't a joke and said he couldn't wipe the grin off his face all day. We got his mom and dad cheesy grandparent t-shirts that I'm sure they'll never wear, but a memory for sure. My mother-in-laws shirt had very bubbly writing that said, "I'm going to be a Granny!". I made her read it out loud, because she didn't really have much of a reaction and she said, "I'm going to be CRABBY!". I had to make her read it again and she immediately started crying and smiling ear to ear. Then I had mailed out little save-the-date invitations to my family to welcome the newest Milligan into the world. It was funny because not everyone got them on the same day and I think it made my mom go crazy! For work, I got little cupcakes and put cute baby buttons on them. I had one for every employee that I place one each desk individually with a little sign that said, "Guess who's expecting". The office was crazy with excitement and full of wrong guesses to many unsuspecting girls:) Maybe I have sick sense of humor, but it was a fun way to share the news!!

Pumpkin Madness

Garet's Pumpkin
Garets dads pumpkin (wolves)

My Pumpkin (witch)

Carving away!!

Garet's mom and I eating our chili

We had a great Halloween!! The night before halloween Garet's family came over to carve some pumpkins and eat chili. We had to draw numbers from a hat to see who got what pumpkin. Garet's mom brought over some carving kits to choose from. Everyone picked out what they wanted to carve, but Garet wanted his to be original. So here are a few pictures of the nights events...

The Joy of Giving…

I can complain about my job as much as I want, but I LOVE, love, love the people that I work with!! We do so many fun activities and we get along so well:) This past weekend we had customer appreciation day at a pumpkin patch. There was a corn maze at the location and I was in charge of greeting everyone that entered the corn maze. We gave away free pumpkins and corn maze passes to all of our customers and the non customers were still able to partake in the free drinks and hot dogs! It was a great day and it felt really good to give. Everyone was so grateful and at the end I got to pick out two pumpkins for Garet and I to carve. We’re excited to see how they turn out!

Durango Family Reunion

Mom and Dad with all sixteen grandchildren

Garet and I at the Park

Chloe, Garet and Emi "hiking" to the river. The girls wouldn't let go of Uncle Garet!

Chloe, Colin and Kobe


This past weekend, my WHOLE family got together for a reunion. I emphasize "whole" family, because this is the first time in years that my mom, dad, their seven children, their spouses and all 16 grandchildren were in the same place at the same time. We had an amazing time!! There was a group family picture taken, Kobe's baptism, hiking, tennis, rafting, volleyball and much more. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of the great memories that were made!!

4th of July in Ouray

We had such a fun time on the 4th of July. Garet and I went camping right outside of Ouray, CO. We got to hang out with friends, go riding, go into town for fireworks and we saw beautiful country. Here are a few of our fun memories!

Brittany and I
Garet and I
Garet and I hiking
Garet riding
He was in heaven!

Random things about me Tag

1. Ten Years ago I was...
I was 13 and probably somewhere riding horses:)
2. 5 places I have lived..
Fenton, MO
Gillette, WY
Pueblo, CO
Rexburg, ID (for 2 weeks)
Grand Junction, CO
3. Things on my to do list...
Plan a baby shower for Ashley
Clean out the camper
Go to the grocery store....there are too many to name them all
4.Name three bad habits...
Online too much at work
Road rage
Buy too many clothes
5. Five Jobs I have had....
Burger King (with Gay!!)
Hastings
The Tanned Banana
The Buckle
Unifirst Mortgage
6. Five things you don't know about me...
I have my belly button pierced
I'm trying to grow out my hair
I hope to Garet's job transfers him to Denver
I'm the youngest person at my job
I'm scared of needles
I tag: Cali, Cassi and Gay

Bitter-Sweet Reunion

My grandpa passed away June 8, 2008. It was sad and happy all at once. The strength and support of a family is an amazing thing. I am so grateful for mine!!!

Here are all of the "Popes"

Mom's family