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