My baby turned six on April 16th. I can’t believe I just typed that. SIX. These last six years of bonding, loving, fighting, laughing with her has been the greatest honor of my life. Here are a few things to know about Madley…   She looks exactly like her daddy, she has her […]

  Welcome to the introduction of “Gettin’ Merry with Kari.”   In these posts I will be sharing practical ways I use to find joy and contentment in life’s little and big moments.    I think most people who know me would say that I am a very positive and joyful person. I am Tami

Baker is 8!   On April 1st, we celebrated Baker David turning 8! Eight is great, but not as great as this kid.   He is very unique in our family. He doesn’t operate like his brother and sister. Benny is sweet, easy going, a glass half full kind of guy. Madley is energetic, spunky,

Spring Break 2024   Spring break 2024 was a STAYcation. Here is a little life lately, spring break style.   Spring Break started with a LAST MINUTE decision to drive to KC and get tickets to the BIG 12 Women’s tournament. We got to watch K-State women beat West Virginia. It was an amazing game,

Basketball season has officially ended for the Miller family. It was a wonderful season, filled with so much growth.   Madley   Madley finished her second season playing. She continues to love it. She got so much more aggressive and had lots of success because of it. Her defense is stifling. It is so fun

Miller Family Snapshot: Worship Music   Last summer I wrote a Top Ten Post about our favorite worship music. You can check that out here.    We have found more songs to add to that list, so here is a quick snapshot of new *to us* worship songs we have been singing to in the

  In February, I was invited back to K-State to help run a “Women in Sports Day” clinic for girls. So I did just that! I loved every second of being back. The clinic was filled to capacity. My kids got to even participate. Fun was had by all.   Following the clinic, we attended

Ten Random Things that bring me JOY!   Today I am going to share 10 random things that bring me joy. I am not sharing all the big, obvious things. Please know that those things bring me joy, too. But, you get it. Random is the key word. Here we go…   1. Making Beds

  Today I am sharing 5 random things that I am thankful for. I am thankful for endless things, but these were the 5 that popped into my head first.   Early Mornings I love waking up before the sun. I love working out, reading the bible, sipping my latte, going on long walks in

Be Fruitful Today, God has laid on my heart to share/encourage you all to study and live out the fruits of the Spirit. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 These verses list nine fruits of