Rocky Mountain National Park - September 22-28

We had so much fun on our trip to Colorado. Check out Danny's blog (www.griffisfamilyoutdoors.blogspot.com) for lots more pictures!

Colter's Special Weekend - Sept. 19-21

Each of the kids is going to get a special time in Lubbock over the next few months. Colter had the special privilege of going first (being the middle child he needs to feel extra special from time to time!). I have decided to send the camera with each of them so that they can share their favorite moments with us. Here are some of the highlights from Colter's weekend with Noni and Papa...

fish sticks and mac & cheese for supper

picking apples at the apple orchard

going to the Texas Tech football game

Football Jerseys - September 19

The boys' football jerseys finally arrived and they are just too cute! They can't wait to wear them to the next football game.

Weekend at Noni and Papa's - September 12-14

The kids and I didn't know if we were going to make it to Lubbock this weekend after they got almost 8 inches of rain on Thursday. Friday morning every highway into Lubbock was closed, but by Friday afternoon roads were opening and we decided to make the drive. We had such a fun weekend playing and shopping with Noni and Papa. I am so glad the rain stopped we were able to make that drive!

First Steps - September 13

Zane is still not really walking, but he has been taking more and more steps. The problem is that he thinks it is really funny to fall down, so often he just stops and falls instead of walking more. He is such a youngest, always trying to make everyone laugh!

Like Father, Like Son - September 8

Danny has been practicing for his bow hunting trip next week. The kids are all very curious about his trip and keep asking lots of questions, especially Colter. So none of us were surprised when Colter chose a toy bow set for his "fair toy" ( a special treat from Noni and Papa). He loves to practice shooting just like Daddy!

Castro County Parade and Fair - September 6

Our fair weekend continued with the parade and fair events on Saturday. Here are the highlights...

The kids love collecting candy during the parade.

Danny and I won several ribbons in the photography competition.

Zane had his first snowcone (with the help of Noni and Papa).

The kids loved riding on the "train."

Our favorite fair lunch is the yummy beef fajitas.

And our fair experience wouldn't be complete without a trip (or two) down the inflatable slide!

Friday Night Lights - September 5

Tonight was the first home football game of the season. Here are our little Dimmitt Bobcats ready for their first game...

Sabrina: "Look Mom, this is what the cheerleaders do!"

Wyatt: "Just because we have football shirts on doesn't mean we are going to play football."

Colter: "But someday we will!"

Colter: "Look there's the Bobcat!"

Junior Tractor Pull - Septemer 4

Tonight was the first night of the Castro County Fair, which can only mean one thing - the junior tractor pull competition. Wyatt and Sabrina were both old enough to participate this year. They had fun participating and we had fun cheering them on!