Golfing Griffin Style

We are willing summer to come! Saturday afternoon we headed up to the golf course with the kids. It was late enough in the day that we didn't have anyone behind us, so we could take our time and let the kids run wild. The wind was blowing really hard and it wasn't that warm but we were determined to do something outside with the kids. Hank had his own clubs and was loving it, Max was the ball retriever for Hank and he developed a new little gallop in his step (kind of like he's riding the pony), Randy was getting frustrated with the golf game but still had fun and me...

That was my tee shot on a par 3...not too shabby! I managed to play pretty good despite all the distractions.

The boys had fun trying to find Randy's ball. Max is a maniac running down hills. He has no fear. This was a slow motion recap.

Hank has the golfing bug! He wants to hit anything and everything in his path. He's got really good hand eye coordination. Randy was coaching him and Hank really listened to what he told him to do.

I found the answer to my biggest stress with my kids. They don't eat and when they do, it's usually not the most healthy choice. Hank would much rather have a strictly liquid diet so when we tried the V-8 fusion at Costco and they both loved it...I was all for it. It has a full serving of fruits and VEGETABLES in each cup. No more cooking for me!

Easter Festivities

We have had so much fun this week. I helped with Hank's preschool Easter party and field trip earlier in the week and then Friday night we colored eggs, made cupcakes, and sugar cookies. He loved coloring the eggs but was quite confused at the concept of chucking them down a hill after we spent so much time making them pretty. I couldn't really explain that one.

On Saturday we braved the bad weather and headed out past Fairfield with Grandma Griffin, Jenni, Colby, Dyson, Sally, Mike, Xander, and Cannon.

Max LOVES being outside in the dirt. I think he fell down about 52 times but didn't get that smile off his face.

Randy's Grandma is one of the most energetic, fun people I know. She always makes it fun for the kids. They searched for eggs and candy and rolled eggs down a big hill.

A rare moment of Max sitting still


We hurried home, got the kids bathed and off to the Crawford's Easter egg hunt. I was too busy laughing with my cousins to get too many pictures but we had a great time. The kids had their baskets filled to capacity.

The Easter bunny left several clues to find Hank and Max's Easter baskets. Hank was beaming with excitement as we searched the house.

Max wasn't quite as excited about being awake this morning.

Nothing a little sugar won't cure...check out the chocolate beard and ensuing sugar coma.

We had a great brunch at Riverside with my family this afternoon. Kids definitely make holidays much more exciting. Happy Easter to all!

Poor Max!

My sweet little angel has been miserable this past weekend. Not only has he had one of the worst diaper rashes I've ever seen , he had yet another ear infection. This is number three this month!! Randy and I didn't get much sleep this weekend but once they gave him a shot of antibiotics on Saturday and Sunday he was given a clean bill of health today and no more shots are needed. I'm hoping the third time is the charm and we are done with illness. As for the diaper rash I found the miracle worker....Butt paste! Classy name I know but it cleared it up in one day.

We had a great afternoon in the park and as you can see from this extreme close-up, he's feeling much better.

Oh Baby!

I love the bellies!! Sarah and Hayley are having babies within a month of each other, so we had a shower for them last week. My mom and Becky did an amazing job and Hayley's house was the perfect place to have a party. These two were inseparable as children and now look at them, ready to be mothers. It's a little surreal for me.

The food looked like it was straight out of a magazine and tasted just as delicious as it looks. I didn't actually taste one of those cupcakes (Fiji in a month) but i smelled them a lot!

Barbara and Robyn made the trek from Manti and Shellie came from Seattle.


Hayley gave this onesie to Sarah--I think her baby might have hair like this.

Grandma J, mom, Sarah and Shellie

The Fab Four


Molly, Crystal, Sarah and Jessie--our table was the funnest! We laughed til we cried, from me trying to drink the jello to discussing Sarah's obsession with Karl Malone and Bart Simpson as a child! I love these girls like sisters.


Jil and Sarah


Laurel, Sarah and Michelle with her twins...adorable!

These two seemed to get rosier and rosier as the night went on! I love them both so much and I know they will have adorable children and be amazing mothers.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful, beautiful, loving, giving, caring, hilarious, compassionate, and perfect mom in the whole world! I absolutely adore everything about this woman. My kids are so lucky to spend so much time with her. Here are some photos of the festivities. (Mom you look fabulous in these pictures by the way!)

Sorry mom, I had to add that picture, it's too funny! I love you so much!

Hank's Week of Nonstop Fun

Hank had the time of his life last week. I guess he doesn't need me as much as I thought. He was too busy having fun to miss me. This picture is so precious. I think Grandpa Griff and Hank really bonded this past week at "Toon Town Camp"

This is the official Toon Town Headquarters. They played until one in the morning one night! Notice the three computers, they are serious about this game.

Hank got to visit Grandpa's work at Eagle Air Med

This is Hank with Karen's Grandson Peyton. They had a blast together.

Hank's and his new buddy Lincoln, also one of Karen's grandkids, really bonded last week.

Hank and all his Blanding buddies buying candy...

eating ice cream...

and 4-wheeling (notice Hank is the only one with a helmet).

I drove down on Friday and I was so excited to see my buddy, too bad he wasn't as excited to see me, but oh well. We stopped in Moab on our way home to watch Jenni run in her first 1/2 marathon. Hank insisted on making a sign for Kunz.

He was such a great traveler. He really is one of the most patient kids I know. He got that trait from Randy. Good thing Grandma Jeri came prepared with cookies and licorice.

Kunz finished the race and I'm so proud of her! I know how hard that is, and it is a huge accomplishment. However, it didn't make me want to come out of retirement.

I told Hank Grandpa Curt wanted to take him hunting when we got home, but if he was too tired he didn't have to go. He assured me he wanted to go and his two hour nap in the car refreshed him. We got home at 6:30 p.m. and he left with Randy and my dad at 7:00 p.m. for the duck club. Max was pissed to say the least. He had his brother home for a minute and then gone again.

He was in great spirits despite all the traveling. He loved that Duke got to ride shot gun.

Ready to go Grandpa!!

He won't take this hat off.

Hank and Grandpa Curt

This picture makes me cry. I can't stand how adorable it is.

This picture says it all. Could there be a happier 4 year old? He is so lucky to have such amazing grandpas in his life. I am so proud of what a good kid Hank is. He acts so much older and independent. I'm slowly becoming not as needed. Good thing Max needs me every second of the day! It's so good to have him home and safe. Thanks again to everyone who took care of my baby last week.