Monday at the Miller Manor is family night.
Sometimes we cook dinner and bake a goodie and talk about life and love and family. Sometimes we take an adventure to the food truck round up that happens in our ‘hood. It doesn’t really matter what we do, as long as we’re together. That’s the point of family night around here.
As our children get older, and our schedule gets busier, we place more importance on keeping this a family night. Monday night is one of my very favorite nights of the week!
This Monday evening, we took the girls to eat at one of our favorite mexican restaurants (just wasn’t working out in the cooking department today!). After that, we went to Home Depot to pick up some flowers to adorn our front porch with. Mr. Miller let me pick a big pot (I chose a whiskey barrel – I love the look!) and we each chose our favorite flower. Harlo chose some bright fuchsia flowers that are supposed to attract butterflies. Stella chose dainty, flowing pink flowers. Brady chose some that look almost like feathers that have beautiful bright colors. I chose marigolds because I love how happy and warm they feel. We helped Grae choose some flowers too – we found these tiny little blossoms that together make these round, happy looking flowers. They were perfect.
We got home and got to planting. We ooh’d and aww’d over each other’s choices and pointed out how each flower is so unique and different with it’s own smell and beauty and purpose. One-by-one we planted them into our barrel until they made a beautiful bouquet in our new pot. We talked about how each flower is beautiful, and when planted together, firm in the soil, they are even more lovely – just like our family.
Grae graciously tested all of the soil for proper nutrition. She gave her stamp of approval!
Chocolatey, ice creamy smiles showing off their picks (Grae physically assalting her purchase).
One thing I love about Stella – she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty!! Atta girl, Stel!
(no flower is safe in Grae’s path…)
Hey Mr. Miller! Cute bum, where you from? 
This morning, my porch looks a whole lot happier! Happy Spring!
A successful family night, indeed!
(more on family home evening HERE)
Neisa
How cute! I love the blue front door by the way!
I think family night is important! It is definitely something that they will remember, when they grow up.
As a kid my family did Fluharty Family Fun Night on Friday’s and we were allowed soda and we watched movies, played games, or ate out. It was the one night a week that we looked forward to eating some sweets for once and spend time together. Now my hubby and I have date night, because our boy Ben is only a month old, but when he gets big enough, I plan on making a family night of our own.
I LOVE the flowers. Lilies are my favorites but those pink ones are so cute!
Cass Miller
Aww I love that idea with all the special stuff! What a fun memory to have. We also do date nights weekly which are important as well! Congrats on the baby!
Julie
Hi Cass! Another darling post! I love the flower idea!
Questions!?! Is Grae wearing an Amber necklace on her ankle?? I’ve read so much about them but was scared to take the jump to buy one! Do you recommend them? Do they work for teething? I have a 7 month old that hates life at the moment from teething so I’m willing to try anything!
Cass Miller
You’re so sweet!
So, yes. That is an amber necklace. We put it on her ankle when she goes to bed and naps just so she doesn’t get strangled, but can still get the benefits of the amber.
I was skeptical, but seriously I am AMAZED at how big of a difference it makes. You have to be sure to get it from a reputable place because people sell a lot of fakes (so I wouldn’t order on amazon or ebay or somewhere like that) but I think it’s so worth it!
I ordered mine here: http://sortakrunchy.storenvy.com/ (I don’t get paid for these or anything, I just think they work!)
Jules
I love this flower pot idea! I’m moving soon so I think I’m going to save this idea and use it as a fun activity to decorate our new place. Such a cute idea- thanks. I know my girls would have so much fun picking out flowers and planting them all together. And, as always your girls are such cuties!
Ana Maria
What a wonderful idea! And it turned out lovely. You are a beautiful family.
Ashleigh
You are so right. It’s important to have a family night. I’m going to start incorporating one on Fridays! We are going in different directions all week, so having an evening that’s special would be perfect. Thanks for sparking the idea! I love the flower pot idea as well! Girl, you always have the best ideas!! Ps. That black and white patio rug, where is that from? I love the stripes, but love that it’s more black than white (shows less dirt). I’ve seen them equally black and white, but this one is perfect!