Missing Griffin

This is our buddy Griffin, or Griffey, or Grifster, or Griffey-poo. He came to live with us in May after his 1st owner moved to San Fransisco and couldn't take him with her. This is a one of a kind dog, very loyal, listened pretty good and was a very good vacumn. We loved him and thought he would stay with us forever. But when the 1st owner moved into a pet-friendly apt, I felt like I needed to offer Griffin back to her. She was super excited. I am happy for her because her husband is in Dental school and super busy, so having Griffey back will be so good for her. We sure do miss him tho, miss his cuddles, and his excitement when we come home. Miss his playfulness, and wrestling with him. I even miss sleeping next to him, even when he was hogging the bed. We made the right decison giving him back, and hopefully he is happy out in San Fran. We hope she will come out to Utah soon, so we can have a visit!

Ryan's Birthday!!

We surprised Ryan by picking him up from work and taking him to Rodizio's. We met up with Ry's best friend Rick and his wife April. Rick also shares the same birthday as Ryan so we try and get together each year to celebrate! The kids really enjoyed themselves and loved the food. I was taking the kids to the restroom and before we left they came around with Sausage, Logan's favorite. So he was running the whole way, excited to get back to his food. He's so funny. We also made Ry's favorite carrot cake, but were toooooo stuffed to enjoy it. It was such a fun night!
FYI Rick and April are looking to adopt, and they are going to make the most amzing parents. So please if you know of anyone going down that route I can forward you information. They are going through LDS Family Services. Thanks!!

Christmas 2011

What a wonderful Christmas! It was going to be the first Christmas that my WHOLE family was getting together in a long,long time. It was such a great time re-uniting and playing with cousins, eating lots of good food, just hanging out! Of course we had the big family party where Santa comes, my kids were soooo excited. they were actually very patient waiting for their name to be called. It's always a blast to see all my extended family, we are getting to be a very big bunch! After Santa leaves we dress up all the kiddos and do a Nativity. We even had a real sheep too, jk it was our dog Griffin. Lots of fun! My Mom made the cutest capes for the kids. My kids LOVE them, what a great idea.
Christmas morning was a lot of fun, Logan got everything Star War's, he absolutly luv's them. And Emma everything babies!
We had such a great Christmas and we are so blessed to live close to family.