1st Haircut

Our baby now looks like a little boy! We took Griffin this morning to get his first haircut. Griffin was beginning to look a little scraggly with a mini mullet growing in the back and hair covering his ears. We hated to do it, but it was time. He was an angel while receiving his haircut. The salon that we took him to was really cute. He sat in a taxi cab to get his hair cut. I was a little worried about him sitting still, but he did not move and let the hairdresser hook him up. Unbelievable how cutting a little bit of him grow up in an instant!

We went on down to the Audubon Zoo

Last weekend Kenton and I took Griffin to the Audubon Zoo for the first time. We went ahead and purchased the family annual membership. Griffin loves to stroll around outside so we hope that this is something that he will enjoy. The membership is also good for the Aquarium. This will also give us something to do air conditioned during the HOT summer months. Griffin still was not feeling 100% but he was a trooper. He was much more interestred in people watching than the animals.

Circus 1st Birthday Party!

I don't know where to begin. We had such a ball with Griffin last weekend. I can honestly say that he enjoyed his birthday party from beginning to end! We were blessed with perfect weather and great friends to share the day with. The party had a circus theme and I really had so much fun planning it. I guess you can say that I have been thinking about his 1st birthday for about a year now??? I know, I know! We had a stiltwalker/juggler/clown/magic man to entertain the children. He did a little something for everyone. Griffin really enjoys a good party and loves to be outside so he was in HEAVEN! We can honestly say that he enjoyed his cake. It was so much fun to watch him dig in. I don't think that I let Griffin get dirty in his first year of life~ well..... we can no longer say that. The pictures will explain. John was kind enough to take some great pictures to capture the day. With so many great pictures it is hard to pick a few. Enjoy...

Griffin 12 month update

Hello Friends, It is with mixed emotions that I write Griffin's monthly update. It is hard to let my baby go, but I am so excited about the little man that he is turning into. He has what was described to me as a "gregarious" personality with an infectious laugh. We are truly blessed to have this little guy in our lives. Griffin has of course had many new "firsts" this past month~ the most significant would be daycare. Kenton and I dropped him off last Monday. I started crying well before I arrived at the door and all the way through the dropping off "rig-a-marole". He on the other hand was all too happy to be handed off to Ms. Kelly his teacher. I called several times to check in on him throughout the day. I was a little nervous to pick him up afraid that he was going to be mad at me. He was so excited to see me he could hardly stand it. Ms. Kelly told me that his favorite part of the day was lunch and that he had a pretty big appetite for a little guy. I also enjoy lunch so now I can say that he at least takes after me in ONE WAY. I feel really good about his care and I am at peace with our decision to enroll him in school~ what a relief. He has since been playing more independently at home and honestly grew up a little bit in the short time that he has attended school. We celebrated his first birthday last Saturday with a Circus party! Those of you who know me well know that I have been thinking about his first birthday party since he was born! We had a perfect day! Griffin was able to celebrate with his friends outside with beautiful weather. He played from beginning to end! Our little man LOVES a party and LOVES to play outside so it was an ideal situation for him! He enjoyed his cake more than you can imagine. By the time he was finished with that thing he looked like a little Smurf. I will send pics of the festivities soon. We have had an amazing year with Griffin. I am sad to see my baby growing up so quickly, but I am so excited to experience new things with him each step along the way. Thank God for blessing us with this little boy. We need him just as much as he needs us... love,Andrea