Christmas 2009

Griffin and Poppy having fun together

BeBop and Griffin

Christmas morning

Opening stockings

Christmas 2009

As you can see, Griffin doesn't like to sit still for a picture ... even with his Poppy and cousin!

Getting Griffin to sit still for his stocking was a challenge, but he loved the all the new toys!

Looking for Santa ...

This guy is crazy ...

Jordan & Aunt B

Christmas 2009

We went to Iowa for Christmas to celebrate with our family; it was fun to see Christmas through Griffin and Jordan's eyes!

Checking out the Christmas tree at Great Grandpa's.

More importantly, checking out the presents under the tree!

Hanging out with Gabby and Jordan

Jordan & Griffin were enjoying a snack together at Grandpa's; a quick snack turned into a competition of who could shove more puffs in their mouth at once ... it looks like Griffin thinks he won!

The Classic Santa Picture

Griffin met Santa last week; as you can see he was terrified of him. 12.21.09

Griffin's 1 Year Photo Shoot

Pictures taken 11.15.09

Celebrating Christmas with Isaac

The Cornells came over on Saturday to have a holiday drink or two and the boys wanted to celebrate Christmas. As you can see, Isaac wasn't thrilled with the hundreds of photos we took...and we still never got a good one! But you get the idea ...

12.19.09

The Boys' Dedication

We were blessed to dedicate Griffin with our good friends the Troges and Cornells.

12.13.09

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

With Christmas just one week away, Griffin is getting excited about Santa. Here's some Santa pictures of the two cutest Santas to get you in the spirit! These pictures were taken when Jordan was visiting for Griffin's birthday, 11.16.09

Jumping! 12.10.09

12.10.09

Thanksgiving in Puerto Vallarta 11.26.09-11.30.09

We were lucky enough to find ourselves in Puerto Vallarta for Thanksgiving this year. It was an amazing trip and we're so thankful we got to take a vacation.

I guess it's kinda like the Corona commercials...with the addition of a toddler!

Relaxing on the hammock

Griffin LOVED the sand ... he thought rubbing it in his hair was a blast! We thought it was hilarious, until we had to attempt to wash it out without getting his ears wet (because of his ear tubes surgery a few weeks ago).

Griffin is almost a full-time walker, but if we're both around, he loves to hold our hands to walk!

A palm tree picture for Bri

Here we are at the edge of one of the infinity pool.

Griffin loved swimming in the pool!

Griffin and Grammy

Cheers! Griffin and Josh enjoying their nightcaps together in Mexico...11.28.09

Swimming in the pool in Puerto Vallarta!

11.29.09

Griffin is getting this walking thing down! He loved the sand on the beach, especially since it cushioned his fall after all those attempts at walking!

We were sad to leave Puerto Vallarta and return to the real world, but Griffin didn't seem phased by it...he had fun pushing the stroller in the airport! 11.30.09

Thanks for a great trip Sarah!

Happy 1st Birthday Griffin!

We're a little late posting this, but thought we should post it for the sake of archiving. : )

Griffin's 1st birthday party 11.14.09

My 1st Birthday Party

Don't I look like a big boy?!

Me, Mommy, and Daddy about to cut the cake

BeBop and Aunt Cookie painted me an awesome train for my birthday...and check out that cake! I didn't even know cakes could be so cool. They worked hard on it and it paid off!

Playing with my family!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to write on the blog; now that I'm 1 years old, I have a lot to say! (well, not really - my favorite words are still mama, dada, nana, and baba, but we're going to work on that). Anyway, my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousin came out to see me for my birthday! I felt so lucky to share my special day with them. They are the best.

Mommy and her favorite baby girl, Jordan. She's pretty cute, isn't she?! (11.11.09)

Jordan and I are climbing at the Garden of the Gods. Our mommies thought we were too little to rock climb, but I guess they forgot that I am 1 years old and therefore can do whatever I want. Jordan agreed with me and decided to join me. (11.12.09)

Here's me and BeBop (isn't that a silly name for a grandma?!), Jordan and Aunt Cookie at Helen Hunt Falls in Colorado Springs. (11.12.09)

At the top of Helen Hunt Falls! Jordan and I loved the ride up and loved listening to the water fall. I almost went to sleep since my sound machine is a waterfall too, but I was having too much fun.

Here we are about to take a bath...

Best friends.

Happy 1st Birthday Griffin!

It is hard to believe Griffin was born one year ago today! 11.10.08 was an overcast day in the 40s. After laboring at home for about 12 hours, Josh and I went to the birth center at 8:00 a.m.

Griffin was born at 11:19 a.m.

weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. He was 19 inches long.

Natural childbirth wasn't the easiest thing we've ever done;

but it was well worth it.

Several minutes after being born

2 days old

Ohio State Wins!

Griffin was really excited that the Buckeyes beat Penn State.

Go Buckeyes!

Touchdown!

11.7.09

Griffin's 1st Halloween

10.31.09

Cohen, Griffin, Hudson, and Isaac

Griffin & Isaac - Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin

the obligatory family shot - a girl scout, Lt. Dangle, and the cutest pumpkin ever.

(And to think I was a huge, pregnant, burrito last year!)