4H - Fireflies & Bioluminescence

Tonight during the 4H firefly presentation, the speaker ask what makes a firefly light up. Griffin raised his hand and said, bioluminescence. He was right! When I asked him how he knew that, he said he just knew. Perhaps he will be an entomologist! (He's holding the tiny firefly bottle he made tonight)

Griffin With Santa Through The Years

Seeing Santa over the years ~ our guy has changed! Going through photographs, I realized the last time Griffin sat with Santa was when he was seven. (He chose not to visit when he was 8, 9, 10.) I'm so happy he decided to make his Mom happy when he visited with Santa at Cabela's over the summer. And my other two favorites are when he was one and visited with Santa Hut (my brother) in Florida and 'our' Santa when he was seven at a special event in Goochland.

Past Halloween Costumes

This time of year it's fun to reminisce ~ Griffin's costumes over the past 11 years. 2014 was the year of the 'non-costume', it just never came to be.

2005 - Our little pumpkin
2006 - Bob the Builder (Mike's fave!)
2007 - Captain Jack Sparrow
2008 - Batman
2009 - Buzz Lightyear
2010 - Bumblebee
2011 - Dragon
2012 - Alien
2013 - Uncle Si
2014 - The year of the non-costumer (I felt SO bad!)
2015 - Griffinator - his idea and we made the whole thing

Griffin & Jasper.

These two look very comfortable ~ Jasper looks quite content in the spot he managed to wiggle into.

Lake Anna State Park.

Swimming, Sand Castle Building & Playground Fun at Lake Anna State Park!

Fishing With The Berrys!

Griffin has been asking to go fishing for two solid weeks. He was very excited to be able to do just that when friends invited us over for dinner last night. We had such a fantastic day relaxing in our pool during the early part of the day and then visiting with the Berrys for dinner.

Last Day Of Holly Grove T-Ball

Griffin's last t-ball game was last night. He had such a good time playing this year. He had terrific coaches in Andy & Tara ~ thank you for being so wonderful and encouraging. Over the past three years Holly Grove T-Ball has been a great experience!

Griffin's New Pet ...

Griffin has a new plant pet ~ a venus fly trap!

Things To Remember ~ In My Heart Forever.

Griffin just asked me if I will hold him in my heart forever. {where does he come up with these things?} My answer to him ... yes I will, always & forever.

First Night Of T-Ball.

First night of t-ball ... getting a little practice in. Our little lefty hit all three balls thrown to him!

My Little Crafter.

While at the store earlier, Griffin wanted to get some craft supplies so he could make dinosaurs, aliens and spaceships. He was at his little table crafting away and this is the first thing he created ... something for Mommy. I have THE most thoughtful little boy in the entire world.

Swimming At The Y!

Griffin swimming at the Y with one of his favorite people in the entire world ... Sarah!

Puppet Show At The Library!

We had such a good time at the puppet show yesterday at the Goochland Library with friends. I think the moms had as much fun as our kids did. Dream Big!

Summer Is Almost Here!

aaaaaah ~ summer is almost here!

Teacher Appreciation Gift.

It is Teacher Appreciation Week ... we've put together a photo album for Griffin's teacher to say thank you. Each child wrote a thank you note, a single word to describe her or they drew a picture. Then we put their creation along with their picture in a sweet little photo album. This is Griffin's page. The kids will present it to her tomorrow morning.

Self Inflicted Part.

That my friend, is a self inflicted part. I can't believe he just did that with me sitting right beside him!

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby - Tigers!

We had so much fun at the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby. Our Tiger did a great job making his car!

Snow Covered Fort Griffin!

A snow covered Fort Griffin!

Griffin & Sam.

Griffin is feeling better so his friend Sam came over. They enjoyed playing together outside for awhile and are now both snuggled on the couch with blankets watching Open Season. I love snow days!

Raising His Hand.

Occasionally someone says something about your child that just brings happiness to your heart. Griffin has been working really hard on raising his hand, waiting his turn and not blurting out. Today his Cub Scout leader told me he noticed how well Griffin was doing with these things after our trip to the fire station. That just makes me happy. =)