Messy Marvin

Not much to say about this accept that we have since removed the rug from underneath the dining room table. Blackberry smoothie doesn't come up so well.






Merry Christmas from Santa, the snowman, the reindeer and just the most handsome man I've ever met!

Let It Snow!

So dad made it to gymnastics this week. Its by far the girls favorite activity yet! They love it!...mama as well













Fun Friday consisted of making gingerbread houses...my two little architects in the making!


Have a great weekend! We are planning to stay in....12-18 inches of snow predicted! So who's making their next trip a ski trip? Come join us!

Trip to the Fire Station

The kiddos were fortunate enough to be "practice dummies" for the firefighters in training yesterday morning. We have a few firefighter friends who asked us to use the kiddo in a paramedic training. While we were there, we got a little tour of the firehouse and the trucks. We had a great time and were able to check the Fire Station off of the home school field trips for the year!

Griswold Family Christmas Tree

So yesterday we fulfilled our Griswold family Christmas tradition and cut down our Christmas tree. It was a beautiful day, a little brisk, but nothing these southerners can't handle.





B had a great time! As you can see, B and J did most of the work!











The tree stands about 18 feet tall! We love it! I think that its the best one yet!











We spent the afternoon trimming!












And starting to wrap a few presents....look out, J is on her way to your house!

Time Flies

I was just looking for some new pics to post...thought some old ones might be more fun today. Can you figure out who is who?


























Behold, children are a heritage
from the LORD,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a
warrior,
So are the children of one's
youth.
Happy is the man who has his
quiver full of them;
They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their
enemies in the gate.

Psalm 127:3-5

Sweet November

Meow. Meow. Have you ever seen a cat eat a pumpkin? Its quite a sight!







We had a great night trick-or-treating. J really got the hang of the whole thing, while B only hit a few houses and then back home for a dinner and bed. The girls came home with a TON of candy...the candy fairy is visiting tonight...he takes all of the candy in exchange for a little gift. I love it! Its the greatest way for the candy to be gone!
Happy November!...its officially Christmas shopping season around here, so send your lists our way!

Been There, Done That!

So we made it home! What a trip! We all had such a great time, despite JE and B suffering from princess overload. No really, it was wonderful. Our first day was spent at Magic Kingdom. We had lunch with Cinderella (and to my surprise, Mary Poppins made her glorious appearing, as she just happens to star in the best film ever made). Monday was made for Epcot! We road every space adventure future world arrow dynamic ride there was. As well, we walked through 10 countries in 10 minutes. We spent Tuesday swimming and resting at the hotel. That evening we were able to have dinner with Sammy and his new fiance and take a quick tour of Universal Studios (thanks Lissa for your advice on Orlando theme parks)! Wednesday we went to Animal Kingdom, Thursday to St. Augustine Beach and Friday was another rest day (A and JE took a trip to an upside down bank, full of video games). Saturday was smooth sailing back home. What a trip! We can't wait to go again! Who's comin' with?

Picnic with Dad

I think that we are in the clear. The kiddos are finally getting well...however, not well enough for playgroup. So, we headed to the river for a picnic with dad. Its been an amazing day - amazing Fall! The trees are glorious!

I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters.

2 Corinthians 6:18

A Little Editing

After doing a little blog research, we've decided to not use our full names or reveal too much personal information leading to our family's identity. Nor are we allowing for comments to be published on our blog site....not to detract any of you from making a comment. We love to hear from you!!! They will just be hidden from the crazy world we live in so that you can have the freedom to share what is on your heart.

There are so many family blogs out there that are fabulous! Some share everything and some not so much. Every family is different and needs to do what is best for them. For us, taking these few precautions brings us a little more peace. However, we do realize that God is sovereign over this fallen world. There are those that could get into any computer and gather any information that they wanted....in that, we rest in God's peace, knowing he is in control.

All that said, enjoy!

Pink, Pink, Everywhere, Pink!!!

Pink towels...one of the many consequences living with three women, and having dirty laundry full of our blue towels. I thought that I would keep this to myself, but then thought of this precious boy's wedding day and how perfect this would be to dry some eyes in the room.






Redemption as a real man!
Thank you Grandma J!











My girls are still sick, but hopefully coming out of it today. We had a pretty rough night with A having a REALLY high fever. God is good as he broke it just an hour later. I can't tell you how many movies we have watched over the past few days. Its all I can do to keep them still to rest. Actually, A could sit there for hours, while J has to break it up with puzzles, books, and feeding her baby dolls.


Happy Hump Day!
Jo

Record Breaking

What a weekend! Fall is amazing. The colors are changing and are loving the cool crisp breeze. We had a great time washing "Old Blue" for the fifth time in two weeks, mowing the yard, napping, and if you know me, I've started packing for our trip to Walt Disney World (two weeks away).




This week has truly been record breaking for us and our blog! I think that I've entered nearly half of our total entries just this week. We are beginning to have a lot of fun with it and anticipate many changes to come. It will soon have a total makeover with a new purpose and hope. I can't wait to see what God has in store, but until then we hope that you continue to enjoy the updates and growing children.






Hugs and kisses,
Jo

Happy Birthday Mama J

Only a mother of three could understand a birthday wish coming so late as 9:30 at night. Our day was packed with a A running a fever of 102, J taking more potty breaks that I can speak of, and B rolling into every piece of furniture possible. None the less, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA J! We love you and are so blessed by your life in ours. Thank you for all that you are. We look forward to tucking into your priceless hugs and enjoying your beautiful smile...sooner rather than later. Have great day and be blessed!

Thursdays with Grandma

We are now one step closer to getting a puppy! About a year ago, God just about came down from Heaven and told me face to face "DON'T GET A PUPPY...YET!" He told me to wait until all of our children were birthed and potty trained. Well it looks like we are one step closer this week. J has decided to potty train herself! She is doing great! A is wonderful support and help throughout this process, knowing that a dog is on the other side. However, they both don't realize that this deal includes B as well. And as for him making it to the potty in time...well, lets just say that he rolled over this week :-)


What a blessing this wonderful woman is in our lives! Mom and I are taking advantage of Win Win Thursdays. While Grandma comes over to visit us on Thursday mornings, mom is able to paint, rest, relax and just have some 'me' time. The girls love to have her over to play in the basement...most of the time having tea parties or playing doctor. She is a great help to me, as I can get some things done around the house without the girls at my feet. Again, what an incredible blessing 95 1/2 years can bring!





Finally, JE wanted me to share this with you guys...MY new car!He is so gitty and so thankful to the Lord to provide for us a second vehicle, for the first time in 6 1/2 years. I can't believe that I'm driving my daughter to soccer in a suburban, everything I thought I'd never be, but so glad that I am!

Weekend with Dad

So, it's pretty easy to entertain them when you fill 'em full of sugar and run around the hills! Then they crash. Jo went to a women's retreat in Steamboat Springs and took B with her. So dad and the daughters enjoyed some time together playing soccer, going for ice cream, camping, fishing, rock throwing, riding bikes, driving barbie jeeps, watching movies, getting coffee....and hot chocolate, eating cinnamon rolls, shopping, watching Tech lose :(, going for ice cream (to mourn), attending church, shopping, and yes.....going for ice cream. Hard to believe that I actually managed to wash some dishes, some clothes, vaccum, bathe them both, fix 6 meals, water the plants, read 9 books to them, clean my truck, and update the blog! All this PALES in comparison to what my wife does every day!!! And believe me, there are rose petals and ground kissing at her feet upon her return!

I'd do it all again!

Love to all. Jim

J's Two!

Yes it's true, hard to believe, but true.
J is two! We had a fun time at the
Aquarium in Denver and a Rockies
baseball game. Then a little party to
give us an excuse for cake and ice
cream.....like we need it! She got a
really cool Barbie Jeep for her birthday
and loves being chauffered around by
A all day long. (A loves it too)
Everyone is doing great and B
keeps getting BIGGER!! My little slugger. : )

Camping & Catching Up

It's become a tradition in our house that a baby has to be camping by the time he/she is one month old. B got to enjoy his first on a quick trip to the Monarch area for a weekend getaway. It turned out to be pretty chilly and prompted a quick return as well! One middle of the night feeding in below 20 degree temperature is enough to send a bear cub into retreat, why would B be any different?! But we made it through the night and enjoyed an easy drive home the next day. We're going out again to Telluride next weekend, I'll let you know how it goes.

B is getting big! Over 13 lbs now and only two months. A and J can not get enough of him. I'm just waiting for the day that he comes upstairs from the playroom in a princess dress and heels!!! (JE is slowly replacing all the dresses and fairy wands with camo and fishing rods!)

The girls got to ride horses for the first time ever in Beaver Creek yesterday and thought that was the best thing ever! I can already see their plot for more land and a stable!

Needless to say, the house is wonderfully full and all are healthy and happy enjoying the high country summer! Hope all is well with everyone! Until next time. j