Also see the link onto Facebook for more photosRandi's Facebook link
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Claymation exhibition in PDX
The Amazing World of Claymation
@ the Oregon Historical Society - May 15 – September 13
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Featuring Will Vinton's animation art collection, this exhibit illustrates the historic and ground-breaking evolution of Claymation. Don't miss this fascinating journey into the artistry that goes into creating animated films. Born in McMinnville, Will Vinton has won virtually every film and television award given to a filmmaker.
See Vinton's personal animation art collection – including drawings, paintings, clay and cast sculptures, videos and storyboards! This one-of-a-kind show celebrates the artistry involved with creating award-winning Claymation films. Learn what goes into making some of the world's best-known animated characters, including the Domino's Pizza "Noid," the famous California Raisins, and Eddie Murphy’s "Thurgood Stubbs," from the television show, "The PJ's."
@ the Oregon Historical Society - May 15 – September 13
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Featuring Will Vinton's animation art collection, this exhibit illustrates the historic and ground-breaking evolution of Claymation. Don't miss this fascinating journey into the artistry that goes into creating animated films. Born in McMinnville, Will Vinton has won virtually every film and television award given to a filmmaker.
See Vinton's personal animation art collection – including drawings, paintings, clay and cast sculptures, videos and storyboards! This one-of-a-kind show celebrates the artistry involved with creating award-winning Claymation films. Learn what goes into making some of the world's best-known animated characters, including the Domino's Pizza "Noid," the famous California Raisins, and Eddie Murphy’s "Thurgood Stubbs," from the television show, "The PJ's."
Monday, June 15, 2009
Millman Movie Nights by Mathea
Hey Everyone!
Meredith had a great idea that we should choose some movies for the time that we will be together. I have netflix so I can get as many movies and we can choose from their HUGE selection. If anyone has any suggestions of great movies we can watch at night or on a rainy day then please let me know! I have a selection of movies too so if anyone is interested I can bring them. Take a look and let me know if you are interested in anything!
NOTE: the movies with the asterisk are awesome movies that I am suggesting for Katherine ☺
Here are my movies:
The Wedding Singer
The Dark Knight
The Count of Monte Cristo
Primal Fear
*The Parent Trap
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
The Holiday
The Island
Transformers
The Fall
Amelie
Shanghi Noon /Shanghi Knights (Jackie Chan movies)
*An American in Paris
*Singin’ in the Rain
*On the Town
*George of the Jungle
Some suggestions of good movies that I don’t own but that we could get:
*Space Jam
*Back to the Future
School of Rock
The Italian Job
Scoop
*Mystery Men
King Kong
Caddyshack
*Guys and Dolls
The Valet
*Son of Rambow
*The Princess Diaries
*A Cinderella Story
Phoebe in Wonderland
Little Miss Sunshine
*Newsies
*Kung Fu Panda
*Nim’s Island
Some great places to get ideas for movies are:
http://www.imdb.com/
you can search actors you like and the movies that they have been in and vice versa
http://www.netflix.com/
shows the availability of the movies I can get
Please email me your suggestions ☺
matheamillman@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from everyone soon!!!
-Mathea
Meredith had a great idea that we should choose some movies for the time that we will be together. I have netflix so I can get as many movies and we can choose from their HUGE selection. If anyone has any suggestions of great movies we can watch at night or on a rainy day then please let me know! I have a selection of movies too so if anyone is interested I can bring them. Take a look and let me know if you are interested in anything!
NOTE: the movies with the asterisk are awesome movies that I am suggesting for Katherine ☺
Here are my movies:
The Wedding Singer
The Dark Knight
The Count of Monte Cristo
Primal Fear
*The Parent Trap
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
The Holiday
The Island
Transformers
The Fall
Amelie
Shanghi Noon /Shanghi Knights (Jackie Chan movies)
*An American in Paris
*Singin’ in the Rain
*On the Town
*George of the Jungle
Some suggestions of good movies that I don’t own but that we could get:
*Space Jam
*Back to the Future
School of Rock
The Italian Job
Scoop
*Mystery Men
King Kong
Caddyshack
*Guys and Dolls
The Valet
*Son of Rambow
*The Princess Diaries
*A Cinderella Story
Phoebe in Wonderland
Little Miss Sunshine
*Newsies
*Kung Fu Panda
*Nim’s Island
Some great places to get ideas for movies are:
http://www.imdb.com/
you can search actors you like and the movies that they have been in and vice versa
http://www.netflix.com/
shows the availability of the movies I can get
Please email me your suggestions ☺
matheamillman@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from everyone soon!!!
-Mathea
Friday, June 12, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
4th of July in Oregon
FIREWORKS! (in Portland)
Spectacular dueling fireworks display over the Willamette River tops off the festival's July 4 celebration July 4 - 10:00PM, Tom McCall Waterfront Park
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FIREWORKS! (in Lake Oswego)
Spectacular dueling fireworks display over the Willamette River tops off the festival's July 4 celebration July 4 - 10:00PM, Tom McCall Waterfront Park
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FIREWORKS! (in Lake Oswego)
| Public Viewing at Lake Grove Swim Park July 4 - 9:45pm Star Spangled Celebration & Happy Birthday Oregon Parade! It's Oregon's 150th Birthday this year! So don your patriotic colors, decorate your wagons and celebrate Oregon's birthday and our many freedoms with an old fashioned 4th of July celebration! You can participate or watch your friends stroll down A Avenue in the Happy Birthday Parade. And at Millennium Plaza you can join your friends and neighbors at the ever popular Farmers' Market. Plan your day around this community event and enjoy delicious fresh foods, live music, and the freshest produce in town! |
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Countdown Begins
countdown idea #1
- Start to think about keepsakes for after the event. Will we assemble a scrapbook of pictures from the reunion for everyone? Post images to the blog? Create a book using shutterfly or blurb.com?
Monday, May 11, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Oregon Wineries
Oregon Wineries
Look at this site for interesting ideas - let's visit some and taste some yummy Oregon Pinot Noirs.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Millman Cousins
Katherine watering Uncle Keith
Gabe and Josh, Oregon 2004
The Millman cousins -Redwood National Forest, California 2004
The Brothers...
Jeff, Keith & Almar ca. 1968
Almar, Keith & Jeff - California 2004
Keith, Jeff & Almar - Colorado 2006Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Keith & Randi's plans
June 27 - Fly from Ithaca to Portland
June 28- Keith's 47th birthday - celebrate by driving to the beach house in Waldport!
June 28-30- Waldport - Oregon coast fun
July 1-6 - Various fun activities
July 7 - Fly from Portland to Ithaca
June 28- Keith's 47th birthday - celebrate by driving to the beach house in Waldport!
June 28-30- Waldport - Oregon coast fun
July 1-6 - Various fun activities
July 7 - Fly from Portland to Ithaca
Fun things to do in Oregon
- NEW! Michigan Rummy
- Prepare Oregon wine list to accompany meals
- Make stop motion video - (Keith) - with stuff found on the beach - cool idea!
- Hike on the beach
- Fly kites
- Play frisbee
- Read on the beach
- Sleep on the beach
- Other fun stuff (!) on the beach
- Find cool things to scan on the beach (Randi)
- Photograph
- Sketch
- Hike in the Gorge
- Visit Mt. Hood
- Visit friends in Eugene and Portland
- Visit art galleries and museums in Portland
- Powell's Books
- Rose Garden and Japanese Gardens
- Chinese Garden
- Blueberry picking
- Jam canning
- Eat cherries from the Gorge
- Visit Multnomah Falls
- Ballrom Dance Company
- Laser tag
- Jazz clubs
- Boating on Lake Oswego
- Family History/Genealogy
- Chocolate chip cookie eating contest (in honor of Jay)
- REI and Oregon Mountain Community (Keith)
- Dessert at Papa Hayden's
Beach House
Beachfront living at its best !!!
http://www.vrbo.com/114560
Waldport, OR
http://www.waldport-chamber.com/
Jeff & Cindy's Plans
Thursday June 25: We fly out to Portland, arriving 9:10 at night
Friday June26: We drive to Seattle leaving Katherine with Meredith
Saturday June 27: 7:30AM run Seattle Rock&Roll 1/2 Marathon; Drive back to Portland after an early lunch (If there are any takers, come along!)
Sunday July 5: Cindy and I fly back to Denver at 4:15 PM, leaving Katherine w/ Meredith
Sunday July 12: Meredith and Katherine fly to Denver
Sunday July 19: Meredith fly back to Portland
Friday June26: We drive to Seattle leaving Katherine with Meredith
Saturday June 27: 7:30AM run Seattle Rock&Roll 1/2 Marathon; Drive back to Portland after an early lunch (If there are any takers, come along!)
Sunday July 5: Cindy and I fly back to Denver at 4:15 PM, leaving Katherine w/ Meredith
Sunday July 12: Meredith and Katherine fly to Denver
Sunday July 19: Meredith fly back to Portland
Family Reunion Ideas
FOUR MONTHS OUT:
❏ Start building your reunion itinerary and a newsletter. Send both through e-mail and "snail mail" to your family members to keep them up to date.
❏ Send out another newsletter, updating the guest list if necessary, and letting everyone know what's in store for this event.
❏ Update your Web site.
❏ Put together maps and directions for out-of-town guests. You can post these on the Web site, and also mail them out; include car rental information if necessary.
THREE MONTHS OUT:
❏ Compile local weather information and clothing tips for out-of-town guests. Post these on your Web site and include them in the next newsletter.
❏ Start to plan the meals.
❏ Build a shopping list.
❏ Send out the next newsletter; ask for event volunteers, and include information like what food to bring.
❏
ONE MONTH OUT:
❏ Confirm your reservations (venues sometimes lose information).
❏ Come up with rainy day alternatives.
❏ Send out your next newsletter--let everyone know things are going according to plan and you're looking forward to seeing them soon.
THREE WEEKS OUT:
❏ Have the committee discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Make signs to post along roadways directing your family members to the reunion site.
❏ Don't forget about your own family--start getting them ready for this event.
❏
TWO WEEKS OUT:
❏ Buy all non-perishable food items.
❏ Buy all supplies (for example, disposable cameras, paper plates, etc.).
❏ Confirm that the souvenirs (for example, T-shirts) are almost finished.
❏
ONE WEEK OUT/WEEK OF REUNION:
❏ Buy all perishable food items.
❏ Re-confirm your reservations.
❏ Pick up all souvenirs.
❏ Set up the reunion site.
❏
POST REUNION:
❏ Send out thank you notes to everyone who helped you plan your get-together.
❏ Update your Web site with some great stories and photos from the reunion.
❏ Send out an updated newsletter to everyone in the family, including those who couldn't make it, with stories about what happened during your family time together.
❏ Have a post-reunion committee meeting to discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Start planning your next reunion!
❏ Start building your reunion itinerary and a newsletter. Send both through e-mail and "snail mail" to your family members to keep them up to date.
❏ Send out another newsletter, updating the guest list if necessary, and letting everyone know what's in store for this event.
❏ Update your Web site.
❏ Put together maps and directions for out-of-town guests. You can post these on the Web site, and also mail them out; include car rental information if necessary.
THREE MONTHS OUT:
❏ Compile local weather information and clothing tips for out-of-town guests. Post these on your Web site and include them in the next newsletter.
❏ Start to plan the meals.
❏ Build a shopping list.
❏ Send out the next newsletter; ask for event volunteers, and include information like what food to bring.
❏
ONE MONTH OUT:
❏ Confirm your reservations (venues sometimes lose information).
❏ Come up with rainy day alternatives.
❏ Send out your next newsletter--let everyone know things are going according to plan and you're looking forward to seeing them soon.
THREE WEEKS OUT:
❏ Have the committee discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Make signs to post along roadways directing your family members to the reunion site.
❏ Don't forget about your own family--start getting them ready for this event.
❏
TWO WEEKS OUT:
❏ Buy all non-perishable food items.
❏ Buy all supplies (for example, disposable cameras, paper plates, etc.).
❏ Confirm that the souvenirs (for example, T-shirts) are almost finished.
❏
ONE WEEK OUT/WEEK OF REUNION:
❏ Buy all perishable food items.
❏ Re-confirm your reservations.
❏ Pick up all souvenirs.
❏ Set up the reunion site.
❏
POST REUNION:
❏ Send out thank you notes to everyone who helped you plan your get-together.
❏ Update your Web site with some great stories and photos from the reunion.
❏ Send out an updated newsletter to everyone in the family, including those who couldn't make it, with stories about what happened during your family time together.
❏ Have a post-reunion committee meeting to discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Start planning your next reunion!
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