Wrapping Paper - December 13

Caught red-handed...painting our Christmas wrapping paper!

Christmas Program - December 13

Our children's choir usually sings a song during the cantata at church. Wyatt was excited to finally be old enough to participate this year. He sang really well...until he spotted us in the audience and couldn't stop smiling!

Fire! - December 7

Is there anything better than a warm fire at Christmastime?

Christmas Trees - December 5

We made Christmas trees out of craft sticks today...I love crafts that work all five of my kids can do and they love any craft that involves painting!

Silly Wyatt! - November 30

I was taking pictures outside today and asked Wyatt to smile...this is what I got...silly kid!

Snow! - November 29

We had our first big snow of winter today...

Zane enjoyed swinging...

Danny and the big kids had a big snowball fight...

and everyone helped build a very big snowman!

Sabrina's Lost Tooth - November 28

Sabrina has been waiting all month for her first tooth to fall out. She didn't want anyone to pull it, so she just had to be patient. Today she pushed it out with her tongue while she was going to the bathroom! She couldn't wait for Danny and the boys to get home so she could show them what had happened.

Our Christmas Tree - November 28

The boys and Danny went to New Mexico to cut down our Christmas year this year.

After they got home we all helped decorate it and then enjoyed the beautiful lights. Everyone is in agreement that it is our best tree yet!

Happy Thanksgiving! - November 26

We enjoyed a great Thanksgiving dinner with lots of family and lots of food!

Zane was especially excited about sharing the day with his favorite cousin, Abi!

Birthday Boy - November 25

Happy 5th Birthday, Colter!

Think Pink! - November 22

It was such a blessing to have both grandmothers and two aunts in town to celebrate our sweet little girl with a baby shower. We certainly were showered with lots of love and lots of gifts...

sweet pajamas from Gigi...

a handmade quilt from Noni...

and many more very pink and very girly gifts!

A Party Fit for a Knight and a Princess - November 21

Sabrina and Colter celebrated their birthdays together with a knight and princess party.


There were presents to open...


cookies to decorate...

candles to blow out...

and lots and lots of friends to play with!

Birthday Girl - November 21

Happy 6th Birthday, Sweet Sabrina!

Cowboy Zane - November 18

Danny: "Zane, do you want to wear your cowboy jacket this morning?"

Zane: "Yes, need hat. Need boots."

And that is how he went to school this morning!

Thank Yous - November 13

Monique has been learning how to write her name and signing thank you cards for birthday presents was the perfect way to practice!

Our Gourd Family - November 2

One of our favorite fall traditions...

Five Little Monkeys - October 31

The kids dressed up as "Five Little Monkeys" for Trunk or Treat at our church. Aren't they just the cutest?

October Updates - October 28

Just some quick updates on each of the kids...

Wyatt's newest fascinations are his toys cars (notice they are all sorted by color) and maps of any sort (something which thrills Danny!).

Sabrina is such a big helper, always ready and willing to do whatever needs to be done - she even asks to change Zane's diapers!

Colter got some new shoes this month. He is loves them because he says they make him jump really high!

Monique spends her days taking care of Baby Emma. She is even learning how to multi-task!

Zane just loves life! He is such a joy and loves to make us laugh.

And baby number six is growing and growing...

Fall Leaves - October 24

The leaves are finally starting to fall off the trees and the big kids couldn't wait to get outside this afternoon and start raking them into piles. Can you tell we love fall around here?

Happy Birthday, Monique! - October 21

We had the party early, but today is the real day. Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl! We love you so very, very much!

Baby Doll Birthday - October 18

Monique celebrated her fourth birthday with a baby doll party. All of her friends - and their favorite dolls - helped her celebrate the important occasion.

We started the party making burp rags for the girls (and the brothers!) to take home for their babies.

Later we enjoyed baby doll cupcakes, complete with pacifiers.

and the girls played with their dolls and took very good care of them.

Monique was very excited to get lots of "girlie" presents on her special day (notice Zane eyeing the Barbie!)

Today - October 13

The weather was absolutely beautiful the past few days! Here are just a few random snapshots of our afternoon spent outside...

Colter and Sabrina riding their bikes...

Monique practicing the hula hoop...

Wyatt drawing on the sidewalk...

and Zane enjoying a messy snack of oven smores!

Painting Pumpkins - October 10

One of Danny's patients brought by some mini-pumpkins for the kids, so we decided to paint them today. Zane didn't quite get the concept of painting a face on his pumpkin (he just painted the whole thing black!), but they had fun and now I have something to decorate the front porch!

Aspen and Elk - September 30-October 3

We usually take about a week or so every fall to enjoy the changing aspen and bugling elk. Because of the move and the baby we didn't have quite as much time to take off this year, but we did manage to sneak away for a few days. Danny's blog (www.griffisfamilyoutdoors.blogspot.com) has all of the details...