This boy of ours...

Griffin has become quite the escape artist! He loves to be outside and he will find a way to get there if we aren't watching!

He has learned to open the front door so if we forget to dead bolt it he is out the door!

He has learned to open the garage to house door and I have found him many a times playing with his tractors on the garage floor.

Well the other day I was spray painting in the garage so I lifted the garage door about four to six inches. Griffin was playing with his cars on the garage floor so I went back and forth making dinner. LJ came by and saw Griffin with his head underneath the garage door trying to wiggle his way thru. I specifically left the garage door open just a little so air could come but not enough for Griffin to crawl under. If there is a few inches between him and the great outdoors you can bet your credit card he is going to try and figure a way to get out there!

On another note. Joe took this picture! I changed it to the sephia tone to give it more of a timeless look.

Pictures of everyone...

Aunt Heather sent Griffin up some really cute outfits! This is him in his Vroom outfit. Joe thinks he looks like a little German boy, I think he is cute!


Joe borrowed a four wheeler over the weekend to aerate the lawn, so of course we took it out for a ride. Griffin loved it!

Griffin loves to wear the berry spinner on his head like a helmet. He is always climbing up and down that stairs with it on. Just too darn cute for words. It is always a great place to store his matchbox cars!

Reflections of a mother...

Yesterday was Mother's Day and I am so grateful I finally got the opportunity to be a mother! As most of you know Joe and I tried for about two years to conceive our first child, Griffin. It was a very frustrating time for both of us.

We both are so blessed to have such a wonderful, happy little boy!

Motherhood is not easy and it is the hardest endeavor I have started. For the rest of my life I am going to be Griffin's mother. What a wonderful feeling and at the same time a very daunting task.

I wrote a little poem about my journey as a mother. This only reflects on my memories so far...

I am grateful for poopy diapers because it means my child has a healthy digestive tract.

I am grateful for nights my baby can't sleep because it gives me the opportunity to give him comfort.

I am grateful for his tiny hands that get into everything because it means my toddler is learning.

I am grateful my son throws tantrums in the store because it means he is gaining his independence.

I am grateful my son runs all over the place and makes a huge mess because it means I have someone to clean up after and watch over.

I am grateful my son loves to spend time with his dad because it means I can have some quiet time to myself.

I am grateful when my son gives me kisses because it means he loves me...

Griffin truly is my greatest treasure and I am eternally grateful Heavenly Father sent him to Joe and I.

Perfect Photo

I did it! I was able to capture the pure feeling of joy Griffin has while he is outside playing! His mouth is all dirty because he just ate some dirt. He is just running down the street enjoying his playtime!