Thursday, January 28, 2010

What the Christmas?!


Yes, its almost February...
ahh well, better late than never eh?

We had a wonderful 2009 Christmas- in fact the BEST yet.
We were lucky enough to be able to see both
sets of Grandparents this year-
It was a mother of a trip, but well worth the
time we got to spend with all our family.


We started off the trip on the right foot and turned Griffin's car seat around for the first time. He looks a little drugged in this picture (and NO he wasn't! :), but trust me-
He LOVED it and thought he was the coolest guy around.
In fact he hardly wanted to sleep because he loved looking out the windows.


We stopped in Baker and got some super nasty fast food.
G would hardly eat it so you KNOW its gotta be bad!


After like 500 hours in the car we finally made it to Logan-
We stayed with Ben's parents, but also got to visit
my Grandparents (G&G Griffin!)
My dad and brother Daniel were also there for
a pre-Christmas visit- so FUN


Ben with his Grandma Barker


Griffin opening his Christmas singing dog...
he wasn't quite sure what to think at first (now he loves it).
They are having a staring contest


G playing the piano with Grandma Barker

G with his Grandparents



Like father like son?...I hope not in this case!
Seriously?!!



On to the Burg
I LOVE having a white Christmas
(at least for a week or so :)


G was actually really good with the Christmas tree and didn't destroy it like I thought he would-
I guess I could have put mine up!

Playing with Grandma G


ahhh- my sweet Christmas babe

(On Christmas Eve we had our annual bowling night- My brother took a bunch of pictures and has had a month to send them to me and hasn't...so I'm not waiting anymore!! Maybe later there will be an {insert here}with pics?
It was fun though and the BEST part was that I beat EVERYONE...you heard me. Even my DAD and all my brothers...SWEET VICTORY! Don't mess:)


Early breakfast with dad Christmas morning before presents


Walking in on Christmas morning to check out the presents

(he took a detour to play peek-a-boo)


Sliding down presents with our African brother Benoni

Opening his gifts with dad
(notice the spatula in hand...it was my gift he stole. He has a true love for all things kitchen)

His boat bath toy was a big hit


and his lawn mower was a huge hit too!

Thanks G&G!

He also loved the football Grandpa got


G's first taste of snow
He loved it and would have played outside
naked in it if we would have let him


We went sledding one day with my
friend Janeese and her kidlins
Griffin looked exactly like Randy from a Christmas Story...
(he even fell over and couldn't get up, and yes we have it on video. Hilarious!)

Eating more snow


His nightly bath in Grandma's kitchen sink!



Haulin' around doing "stuff"
This kid got sooo much attention from both
families it was crazy.
We had the BEST Christmas ever...till next year!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Monday, November 30, 2009

this & that

I'm a bit behind...

At the beginning of the month we went to Disneyland as a family and had the best day together. It was a beautiful day and there were NO LINES on any of the rides!
It was a day I will always remember-
just us spending time together as a family.


Griffin had been on Pirates of the Caribbean a few times before, but for some reason this time he was scared and had to hug us the entire ride. Poor guy. It was too cute though and rare to get some snuggle time. Looks like I'll be taking him on that ride every time we go :)


He loved the swords and pirate paraphernalia in the gift shop
How is it that little boys already know they love weapons and know how to use them?!



Eating lunch


His favorite ride of the day was Nemo
He loved going down in the submarine
and looking out into the water



A few Saturdays ago Ben watched Griffin for part of the day.
When I came home I found him dressed in this little get-up straight from Mexico...

I thought it was too funny
Too bad Ben had to cut a slit in the back so his huge head could fit into the top!


Seriously? Could a mouth be any bigger?!


Griffin has also been busy this month pushing
things around the house.
It's his new hobby and he's pretty darn good at it

Like this new box of 200 diapers
Its got to weigh more than he does and he
pushed it around for hours


Put your back into it



He also loved pushing around this car seat box



After pushing this box around one night he decided to mix it up and get inside and go crazy
Who knew the best toy to keep him occupied would be a silly box?!