Never a Question, 2022

Lovar, spring, 2022
Laci McMillian is 23, Veronika Kent is 23, Zhou Park is 23

Zhou had finally finished his teaching commitment and was released from his contractual obligation. There was never a question of Zhou returning to Apple Valley. His family was there and the love of his life was there.

Plenty of Use, 2021

Resar, fall, 2021
Bradford is 57, Suzanna is 56, Laci is 23, Lilly is 17, Lora is 16 and Lesia is 15

Lesia has a boyfriend. He father isn't happy about it, so he sends her mother to talk with her.

New Beginnings, 2020

Peacar, winter, 2020
Laci McMillian is 23, Veronika Kent is 23

Laci was glad to finally be done with university, even if it only meant that she was now in vet school doing her graduate studies. She missed Zhou and hoped that he would return to Apple Valley soon, but he was busy teaching abroad and fulfilling his obligation. When organizations pay for your tuition, they want their investment returned.

Back for Love, 2020

Lovar, spring, 2020
James McMillian is 55; Claire Foster is 35

Hallowed Halls, Fall 2019

Pierce University
Veronika Kent and Laci McMillian are seniors. (Zhou Mi is a seniors)

University of Apple Valley
Esther Dawson-Grey is a freshman

WilTech 
none

They were in the final countdown, almost. It was Laci and Veronika's senior year. They had checked off most things from their university bucket list including studying abroad, joining a sorority and discovering their sexuality, or lack there of. The only thing left was to graduate.

Roaming the Festival, 2019

Patar, summer, 2019
Bradford is 55, Suzanna is 54, Laci is 21, Lilly is 15, Lora is 14 and Lesia is 13

narrated by Lilly Ana

I have big plans this summer. I plan on sleeping in as late as possible. 

Hallowed Halls, Spring 2019

Pierce University
Veronika Kent and Laci McMillian are juniors. (Juliet Benson and Zhou Mi are juniors, Patrick Benson is a senior)

WilTech 
Gerald Frankson, second year Associate of Public Service student

Dear Laci,

Hallowed Halls, Fall 2018

Pierce University
Veronika Kent and Laci McMillian are juniors. (Juliet Benson and Zhou Mi are juniors, Patrick Benson is a senior)

WilTechGerald Frankson, second year Associate of Public Service student

The fall semester was proving difficult for Naraj as he started medical school. 

Hallowed Halls, Spring 2018

Pierce University
Veronika Kent and Laci McMillian are sophomores. (Juliet Benson and Zhou Mi are sophomores, Patrick Benson is a junior)

WilTech
Gerald Frankson, first year Associate of Public Service student

narrated by Veronika

It's official, this is my last semester at Pierce University and in Apple Valley. Next fall I will be studying at Le Fromage School of Arts.

Hallowed Halls, Fall 2017

Pierce University
Veronika Kent and Laci McMillian are sophomores. (Juliet Benson and Zhou Mi are sophomores, Patrick Benson is a junior)

WilTech
none currently enrolled

narrated by Veronika

Laci has started dating Zhou. 

Entitled, 2017

Remar, summer, 2017
mini update

They were finally taking thier family vacation together. The vacation home wasn't anything like they envisioned, the decor wasn't their style but they knew that they would be able to modify over time and over many more trips. The bones were good and that's what was important.

It would be one of the last summers with Lesia before she became a teen and they hoped that she would take after Laci.

Hallowed Halls, Spring 2017

Pierce University
Naraj Shazad is a senior, Veronika Kent and Laci McMillian are freshmen (Patrick Benson is a sophmore)

WilTech
none currently enrolled

narrated by Laci

It's been a bit quiet around the dorm. Our RA's girlfriend died in an hostage situation near the end of last semester, so everyone's been avoiding him. He mostly spends his time studying. I think it's to keep his mind off of things. He's already on the Dean's List and has been accepted to medical school. The rumor is that he had planned on proposing to her after graduation, but we will never know.

Moderate dancer, 2017

Hapar, spring, 2017
Bradford is 53, Suzanna is 52, Laci is 19, Lilly is 13, Lora is 12 and Lesia is 11

narrated by Suzanna

I know that my time is ticking and I want to get into shape and be a little healthier. It wasn't an issue about not liking my curves, I love my curves, but at my last physical, Dr. Wilsonoff informed me that I had stepped into the realm of having an unhealthy weight. I started with some simple exercises, but then I remembered that we had won the lottery and I had funds to do a bit more.

Hallowed Halls, Fall 2016

Pierce University
Naraj Shazad is a senior, Veronika Kent and Laci McMillian are freshmen (Patrick Benson is a sophmore)

WilTech
none currently enrolled

narrated by Laci McMillian

Spicy Pineapple, 2015

Givar, winter, 2015

Bradford is 51, Suzanna is 50, Laci is 17, Lilly is 11, Lora is 10 and Lesia is 9

narrated by Laci

Sink In, 2013

Havar, fall, 2013
Bradford is 49, Suzanna is 48, Laci is 15, Lilly is 9, Lora is 8 and Lesia is 7

Another school year had started and Suzanna couldn't believe that Laci was seriously considering universities. It was an exciting, yet stressful time. Pierce University was her top choice as she wanted to attend school with her cousin, Veronika, but she was looking at aternatives as she knew that her grades were not as impressive as Veronika's grades. There was still time to increase grades, but Suzanna worried about Laci's graduate studies. How would they be able to afford veterinary school?

Little to Worry, 2011

Patar, summer, 2011
Bradford is 47, Suzanna is 46, Laci is 12, Lilly is 7, Lora is 6 and Lesia is 5

The summer started with a fierce storm in which lightening struck the McMillian's yard. A small fire started, but thankfully only the landscaping was harmed.

Dream Big, 2009

Hapar, spring, 2009
Bradford is 45, Suzanna is 44, Laci is 10, Lilly is 5, Lora is 4 and Lesia is 3

Bradford and Suzanna were barely able to move into their new brownstone before they moved on to other projects.

Comfortable, 2007

Patar, summer, 2007

Bradford is 43, Suzanna is 42, Laci is 8, Lilly is 3, Lora is 2 and Lesia is 1

Mother Nature hadn't quite gotten the message that summer had arrived. The air was still chilly which required pants or at times a light jacket.

Bringing Home Baby Lovar 2006

Lovar, spring, 2006

Bradford was clearing the table, when he got his first clue that tonight he might be a new father.

"Are you ok?"

Suzanna nodded and gripped her belly. "They're coming faster than I thought,"

"I'll get Julio."

"You don't look so good..." Laci said staring.

"I think the baby is about to come soon."

"Oh! Can I help?"

"Yes, if you can keep the babies entertained in thier room so they don't cry, that would be a big help."

"Ok,"

A few hours later, Suzanna delivered a healthy baby girl. After taking a shower, the woman was ready to greet the small group of visitors-mainly her brother and sister-in-law, who came to deliver meals and congratulations.

"Here's little Lesia," she said holding the child out for inspection. She had black hair and bright brown eyes like her sisters.

After the group left, Suzanna was beyond tired.

"I love my girls," Bradford said tucking Lesia into the crib.

"Me too,"

"But I think we might be done."

"I couldn't agree more."

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These two are both going on birth control, hopefully they won't try for any more kids...but if they do, then perhaps they know better than I do. I think four little girls is enough, but I also thought three little girls was perfect until they changed my mind. This will be a very interesting household once the girls reach teenhood. Bradford might have to look at building another bathroom and taking frequent trips with Jesse and Jeremy for some much needed testosterone.