Last updated: 11/1/08
Miles William Rhoten
June 27, 2003
Miles is really doing great these days. We often hear from other parents at his school that their kids talk about Miles at home and it sounds like they really like him. And closer to home, he is doing a terrific job with Micah. They still fight, but Miles is way more likely to try to work through a solution that will help Micah. As an example, Miles got a magic wand at a birthday party he attended, and he didn't want to have to share it with Micah. After fighting over it, and Micah ending up in tears (that part didn't go as well as we'd hoped), Miles offered to make Micah his own wand. At first Micah refused, so Miles said Micah could help him, and that got Micah's attention. He stopped crying and followed Miles into the office where they proceeded to make a magic wand out of paper with a little help from Molly (you can see the result in the Halloween Part 2 photo page below). Miles is showing us more and more that he can creatively work through issues he's having with Micah, which is just great.
Along those same lines, they decided to play board games together this morning. It was a bit hairy, but funny to watch. First they played Uncle Wiggly, which is a game that requires reading and the ability to count to 150. Clearly not a game for Micah, but Miles tried desperately to coach him through it and get him to follow the rules. He tried to teach him out to count out his spaces, he read Micah's cards for him and told him what to do, etc., all the while stopping Micah from randomly moving the pieces to new spaces, going out of turn, upending the stack of cards, etc. Micah lost interest pretty quickly, so they switched to Candy Land Bingo, a game that is within Micah's ability. Miles thought he should simplify the rules for Micah, though. Interesting choice. The simplification made the game last about 2 minutes. Then they tried playing Chinese Checkers. When it was Micah's turn to go, having no idea how the game is supposed to be played, Micah dug in an swiped his balls all over the place sending them flying around the room (he thought this was a great game). Miles cried out in exasperation - "Micah, you're making me lose my marbles!". If only he knew how funny he sounded just then.
(read Miles's Journal Page)
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We've added a 5-year-old picture to the "growing" page. Miles had fun making all sorts of faces for this photo shoot. We're also watching to see if Miles and Micah look alike - look for yourself on this comparison page. |
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Halloween 2008,
Part 2 Oct 29 - 31 |
New! Miles lights the pumpkins, has a Halloween party at school, and goes trick-or-treating. |
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Halloween 2008,
Part I Oct 23 - 26 |
New! We went to the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins and then carved them into jack-o-lanterns. |
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5 Years, 3 1/2 Months Oct 13 - 27 |
New! Miles makes lasagna, plays soccer with Nev, checks out the moving van, and reads a book to some teddy bears. |
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5 Years, 3 Months Sept 23 - Oct 11 |
Miles plays in fall leaves, sets of his rocket, plays with Nev, and dances for the camera. |
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Sycamore Sept 17 - 21 |
We went to Sycamore and celebrated Micah's 2nd birthday while we were there. |
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Micah's
Birthday Party #1 Sept 14 |
We had a small party for Micah with the Showmans, painting, and balloon cake. |
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Micah's
Birthday Cake #1 Sept 14 |
Miles helped us make a balloon cake for Micah's birthday. |
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First Day of Kindergarten Sept 3 |
The walk to school on his very first day. |
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5 Years, 2 1/2 Months Aug 11 - 29 |
Miles reads a book, dresses as a superhero, and goes to Harrison's birthday party. |
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5 Years, 2 Months Aug 11 - 29 |
Miles graduates from preschool and uses a cordless drill. |
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5 Years, 1 Month July 24 - Aug 11 |
School pictures and a trip to North Star Offices and the Sammamish Trail. |
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Lake Chelan July 31 - Aug 7 |
We had a great time on our 6th annual trip to Lake Chelan with the Showmans. |
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Bike Videos July 28 |
Miles started riding his bike without training wheels tonight, and of course we ran and grabbed the video camera. |
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K-17s Visit Seattle July 16 - 23 |
We had a great time seeing Sarah, Michel, Etienne and Gaby. |
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4th of July at the Park July 4 |
We had a fun time playing in the park. |
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4th of July July 4 |
Miles marches in the kids parade and then watches the grown-up parade. |
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5
Years, 2 Weeks July 1 - 3 |
Miles paints on the patio and shows off his Lego Fire Station. |
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5 Years Old June 23 - 30 |
Miles goes on a field trip and opens family birthday presents. |
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5 Years Old - Party # 2 June 29 |
We had a pool party in our backyard for Miles's 2nd 5th birthday party. |
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5 Years Old - Photo Shoot June 27 |
Miles was as silly as ever during this year's photo shoot. |
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4 Years, 11 3/4 Months June 20 - 22 |
Miles has a playdate with Harrison and Isabella, and has fun at Ashton's 5th birthday party. |
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Texas Videos June 14 - 19 |
We went overboard taking videos on our trip to Texas, we had to make a separate page for them. |
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Texas 2008 June 14 - 19 |
We flew to Texas to visit Johnnie, Bill, and Janine. Nana and Grandad met us there. |
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5th B-day Party #1 June 8 |
We had the first of Miles's 5th birthday parties at Pump It Up. |
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4 Years, 11 1/2 Months May 30 - June 10 |
Miles plays with modeling clay, watches the clock, pops bubble wrap, and takes a jammies walk. |
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4 Years, 11 Months May 15 - 28 |
Miles plays baseball and dresses up as a Mighty Knight. |
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Portland May 24 - 26 |
We had a great time on our train trip to Portland with the Bedwells. |
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4 Years, 10 1/2 Months Apr 30 - May 12 |
Miles is a superhero, tries out his jump rope, and plays outside. |
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4 Years, 10 Months Apr 13 - 28 |
Miles plays in the hail, is in a fashion show, plays with Harrison, and goes to Gunnar's birthday party. |
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Cabo Apr 4 - 12 |
We traveled to Cabo San Lucas with Matt's company. |
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4 Years, 9 Months March 24 - Apr 3 |
Miles helps Micah help around the house, and gets a new pair of crocs. |
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Easter March 21 - 23 |
Miles colors and hunts for Easter eggs. |
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4 Years, 8 1/2 Months March 15 - 23 |
Miles plays with legos, reads books, and dresses up with Micah. |
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Springfest March 20 |
Miles performed "Hard Knock Life" with his preschool class. |
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Skiing March 13 |
Miles had his first ski lesson with Mike and Alexandra. |
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Houghton Beach Park March 9 |
Miles enjoyed throwing rocks into the lake and trying on sunglasses with Micah. |
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Sycamore March 1 - 4 |
Miles plays with his cousins, goes sledding and bowling, and tries Dance Dance. |
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4 Years, 8 Months Feb 10 - 27 |
Miles celebrates the Chinese New Year and excavates a local park. |
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4 Years, 7 Months Jan 23 - Feb 9 |
Miles helps around the house, snuggles with Micah, and plays with Mike. |
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Sylvan's Visit Jan 12 - Jan 21 |
Sylvan, Sacha, and Jenny came for a visit. |
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4 Years, 6 1/2
Months Jan 3 - 20 |
Miles has a playdate with Fiona and cleans the floor. |
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Christmas 2007 Dec 21 - Jan 1 |
Nana and Grandad came to help us celebrate Christmas. |
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4 Years, 5 1/2 Months Nov 24 - Dec 20 |
Miles makes gingerbread men, a gingerbread house, and sits with Micah. |
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Bowling Nov 23 |
Miles has a blast bowling the day after Thanksgiving. |
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4 Years, 5 Months Nov 23 - Dec 1 |
Miles sweeps the garage, roller skates, hammers nails, and plays in the snow. |
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Christmas
Preparations Nov 23 - Dec 1 |
Putting lights up outside and decoration our Christmas tree. |
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Thanksgiving 2007 Nov 21 - 22 |
Miles helps cook Thanksgiving dinner and has fun playing with Ashton. |
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4 Years, 4 1/2 Months Nov 3 - 17 |
Miles helps us cook, plays with his racetrack, and tries on his new hat. |
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Samantha and Natalie Nov 10 |
Samantha and Natalie came over for a playdate. |
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Trick Or Treat Oct 31 |
On Halloween night we did some trick or treating around the neighborhood. |
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Pumpkin Soup Oct 30 |
We made pumpkin soup. |
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Valve Halloween Party Oct 30 |
Valve had a Halloween Party w/ trick or treating and crafts. |
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Halloween Pumpkins Oct 25 - 27 |
We went to a pumpkin patch and then carved our pumpkins. |
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4 Years, 4 Months Oct 7 - Oct 26 |
Miles makes an apple pie, rakes leaves, plays with Fiona, and decorates for Halloween. |
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4 Years, 3 Months Sept 20 - Oct 6 |
Miles vacuums, does art, and spells words. |
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Grandma Visits Sept 22 - Oct 6 |
A trip to the park. |
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Hawaii 2007 Sept 27 - Oct 3 |
Miles loved going to Hawaii - he wants to live there. |
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Micah's 1st Birthday Sept 23 |
Miles had a ton of fun helping celebrate Micah's first birthday. |
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4 Years, 2 3/4 Months Sept 10 - 16 |
Miles plays with Micah and demonstrates his pumping skills. |
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Camping Sept 14 - 16 |
We went camping at Deception Pass with the Bedwells. |
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Children's Museum Sept 11 |
Miles builds a truck in the construction zone, climbs the climbing wall. |
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4 Years, 2 1/2 Months Aug 27 - Sept 3 |
Miles walks Micah around the house, reads with Molly, and has a water fight. |
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Harrison's 5th Birthday Sept 1 |
A few pictures of Miles and Micah enjoying themselves at Harrison's birthday party. |
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4 Years, 2 Months Aug 16 - 26 |
Miles and Micah are spending more and more time together. |
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4 Years, 1 1/2 Months July 27 - Aug 15 |
Miles melts crayons and helps Micah practice walking. |
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4 Years, 1 Month July 2 - 27 |
Swimming class, baseball, fun with Nana, and a wagon ride with Micah. |
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Chelan 2007 July 12 - 19 |
We went to Lake Chelan with the Showmans and Nana. |
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4th of July July 4 |
Miles marched in the kids parade and saw his first fireworks display. |
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Photo Gallery, Year
4 |
Miles's 4th year (6/28/06 - 6/27/07) |
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Photo Gallery, Year 3 |
Miles's 3rd year (6/28/05 - 6/27/06) |
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Photo Gallery, Year 2 |
Miles's 2nd year (7/2/04 - 6/27/05) |
| Photo Gallery, Year 1 |
Miles's 1st year (6/27/03 - 6/27/04) |