Just A Swangin'

Happy Mother's Day to me! Dan & Joe got me a great swing for our backyard. Here is my fearless hubby on the huge ladder hanging up the chains for the swing. Thanks to my Father-in-law for spotting him.



I'm sure Dan will appreciate this close up shot of him. It is so very flattering. :)


Seriously, though, I have to say that I feel very lucky to have married into a family with a carpenter FIL, interior decorator MIL, plumber BIL, & painter Hubby! All I have to do is pick colors and they run with it!Here are the two hard workers after finishing their project. Dan keeps saying he will take a picture of me in MY new swing, but somehow it hasn't happened yet...hmmm. But, I have already done quite a bit of "swangin'" since Sunday, and it is fabulous. I can see me out there watching Joe play all summer long! Being a Mom is a great side job!

It's Never Too Late For Sledding!

Our last snow came on March 21st. Joe loved every minute of it! (And so did we.)

Let The Sunshine In

We have been loving the sunshine! Here is Joe on the "steps of death" as we call them around our house. He's got his little rake, ready to do some yardwork. Little does he know that Dan will truly have him slaving away in just a few years....to "build character." :)
I think he might be thinking, "Mom! It's too bright for you to make me look up for a picture!"

Mascara Boy

Looks like someone's been getting into Momma's makeup bag again.I think I may have to hid my purse from now on. Good thing it's all washable! (and that he didn't get into the lipstick, too.

Wordless Wednesday

New Years Resolution

I am really going to get with this blogging thing. I will be posting more often in 2010. I repeat, I will be posting more often in 2010. (if you say it twice, it makes it more official, right?) Now I KNOW I said that in my last post, but this time is for real!!!

Here are a few snapshots of the latest events in the Griggs's household.

John McCain & Sarah Palin attended our annual Halloween party.

Joe was a "scary" tiger for Halloween.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Joe!

Happy 32nd Birthday, Momma!

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...and it came true!

Joe's favorite present from Santa... a four-wheeler!

Playing in the snow with Daddy.

Thank you, 2009, for being so good to our family. Although there were some sad times, it was overall a really wonderful year for all of us.

2010 HERE WE COME!!!

Remember Us?

Lots has been going on. Busy, busy, busy!!! Here are a few snapshots of our life during the past 3 months!!!Going to the park. Notice the future race car driver?

Going to Wild Things Farm & Pumpkin Patch.
Riding the carousel at the Fair.
Going with Dan & good friends to see Dave Matthews Band in Tulsa. (my 5th time to see them!)

I promise to be a better blogger in the future!!!! Our love to all!!!

Happy 70th!

Happy 70th Birthday to my Mom! She's a super-spry MeMaw, who still works because she wants to, loves taking care of Joe on Friday nights, is a great helper at our church & never passes up a shopping trip! We love you, Mom!

Here's the birthday girl herself! I think she totally doesn't look 70 at all!!

Joe was happy to help his MeMaw unwrap her gift...a "Shabby Chic" bathroom shelf.

Happy Birthday, Mom!!! I love you!!!

Random Pictures!

Cheesehead

A Man & His Chainsaw

New Swimming Pool

Fun with Mirrors

Our New House!!!

Moving is Hard Work

As most of you know, we've spent the last week moving. It was hard to leave that sweet little bungalow, but we'd just outgrown our space there. So now we've got a great brick home that's big enough for all of us and perhaps more (someday?). :) I'll post some pics soon of all we've been doing in the house. We've been without internet until today, and blogging from my phone was NOT an option. I may be techno-savvy, but I'm sure as heck not that techno-genius! Check back soon!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Our Vacation

Hello All! We took off last Tuesday for a last minute getaway to Fairfield Bay Resort on Greer's Ferry Lake. That's about 30 miles north of Conway, AR for those of you not from around here! We went with Dan's parents, brother & our 2 nephews. It was a nice relaxing time, especially needed since we are about to be knee-deep in moving to a new house (more on that in my next post).

Here are a few pics from our little getaway! Enjoy!

The 3 cousins enjoying some vintage Tom & Jerry cartoons via dvd.

These hummingbirds were feeding outside of Blanchard Springs Caverns Guest Center. I counted at least 20. Amazing!

A view from inside the caverns while we were on the "Dripstone Tour." Joe screamed the whole time, btw, since it was past lunch & naptime. Did you know caves are really great echo chambers???Joe & his Mimi playing out behind our condo.

Me & my Grubby!Dan, Ross (my father-in-law) and I went fishing on the lake. We didn't catch much, but I did get a rockin' sunburn! Ahhh, nothing like being out on the water...

Ross, our family fishing guide

Me & the one that didn't get away- a Pumpkinseed. Not too big, but very pretty! However, I think my "guide" is non-plussed. :)

We had a wonderful time and I'm so glad that we went. It will certainly be the only vacation we'll have this year with the impending move! But more on that later....stay tuned!!!

Happy Father's Day!

Dan is a great dad. He is such a wonderful example for Joe and I. We couldn't ask for a more hardworking, diligent, kind, thoughtful or special person in our lives. I miss my dad, and Dan helps me remember those traits of a good father. We love you!!

Happy Father's Day!

Summertime Smiles

We have been fulfilling our wishes of being outdoor with Joe whenever possible this summer. Here are a couple of cute photos I've taken recently.

Nothing's more fun than holding a stick while sitting in a tree...



My cutie pie!
Sometimes we can only make it outside to the front porch, but at least we're outside!

I'll post more summer fun pics soon! Hope everyone is having their own summer fun, too!!!

Thanks Jen!!!

My girlie, Jen, who is blog Jedi master, gave me a great blog "facelift". Isn't it cool! Now I'll have to be more diligent in keeping my post up to date. Thanks again, Jen!!! You are awesome. :)

Summer Fun

I cannot express how happy Dan & I are to be home with Joe this summer. We have been looking forward to it for months. We already took him to Lake Fort Smith to swim and are also planning to take him camping, to a petting zoo, and to every park in town! Being a teacher rocks!!!! Here are some pics of what Joe's been doing so far.

Blowing Bubbles...
Driving Around...

Playing in the Clubhouse...


More summer pics to come soon!