My Wife and My Son

I never really post (never at all actually) on the blog, Jess takes care of it all, but after reading all that my wife says about me, I must respond.

Fathers Day was a bit surreal for me...Its amazing that our son is already 5 months old and that we are coming up very soon (24th) on 2 years of marriage. I can't really imagine what life would be like without Jessie and Griff. I finding great joy in the fact that I am so content with the blessing of my family. In an instant or a small smile, Griffin can make a day that was completely frustrating and annoying, absolutely perfect. I find complete assurance in all that I am everytime I come home at night and speak to my wife. I find great purpose in the pursuit of Gods plan for our family.

I thank Him always for my wife and son, and I thank Jessie for all she does as a wife and a mom...neither is an easy task at times. I have little worry when it comes to being loved. There is not a day that goes by that I do not feel loved by my wife and son (he might be little, but he shows us big love)

I love you both.

The Weekend Continues...

Sunday...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Jeff decided that He wanted to go to Yankee Boy for Father's Day. We packed a lunch and headed out in a Jeep Rubicon right after church (thank you to Lezlee for saving the day with her sunglasses). I wonder how people who Jeep live without a 4 door now? Of course Griffin was in the back and we had to put him in and out using the hatchback window- with all that said we headed south. The day was gorgeous, blue sky and a slight breeze with temperatures in the 80's. The best part...(well almost) was that Griff slept the whole way there...I mean the WHOLE way up the Jeep trail. We were amazed at his ability to sleep through all the bumps and turns. He woke up as soon as Jeff turned the car off...again- what a champ. There were snow walls 12 feet high and waterfalls that had never before existed. The snow this year was incredible, so much for global warming. The river moved with a fierce mission that left me in awe of God once again. We ended our time with lunch in the park in Ouray and a stop off at Cold Stone on the way home (chocolate with black cherries - thanks to Mema for introducing that to us, now we are hooked). Ouray was holding a car show, hence the car in the pic with Griff. Oh and it was Griffin's first time in a park swing, what a day. One other thing...all of us took a huge nap when we got home. I let Jeff go first and took Griff duty and was hoping he would nap too and he did 4:30 to 6:30...love that guy. To top it all off, we next door to help Karen with some computer stuff and they invited us to stay for dinner. She had bbq chicken, potato salad, & zucchini. We are so blessed and love having such great friends and neighbors.

Jeff, just want you to know how much we love and appreciate what you do for us. Thank you for working so hard and providing for us like you do. Griffin is one lucky guy to get to be your son. It's humbling to see you learning and growing from your time with our heavenly Dad. Griff will be able to learn a great deal from you. We love your heart, passions, stinkin' crazy sense of humor, love & your determination.

Father's Day Weekend

Friday Night...
The time had come for Griff to experience the POOL. If you haven't ever been to the pool in Ouray, there's something so magical about that place. The scenery around you almost swallows you whole and it feels like you are somehow going back in time to a simpler, slower paced life. Oh, and it was our special night, 'cause there was a brown bear moving slowly down the hillside as we were soaking it all in...We tried to point out the bear to our little Griff, but he was in awe of the huge body of water around him. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get a shot of the bear being that we were already in the pool when we saw the whole place start pointing up at the hill. To top it all off, we arrived there at that time of night when the whole world stops...the gloaming...oh I just love that time. So about Griffin, he loved it. Just seeing him so relaxed and content was such a joy. At the very end of our time there, he started to splash a bit which got water in face. The surprised look in his face said, where in the world did that come from? Jeff got him changed and dressed and I think he was asleep before we even left the parking lot. Seeing him experience new things brings such joy to our lives.

The Pass Few Weeks...

Just a few pics from the beginning of June...

Gma and Gpa's House

Gma and Gpa got their grandsons new swings. Griff LOVED it. It's so beautiful out at their place, we really enjoy just sitting outside on their back patio and chatting. They even had some baby foxes just next door...so cute. Those grandsons are sure going to love going to their grandparents house when they can run around and get into all kinds of trouble. They have a tree fort, creek, miles of grass :-), and even a tractor...oh and a Wii. Our kids are never going to want to come home...Mom & Dad are ready for that?