Weekend on the Water!

This was so much fun! JV always has a boys weekend on the water. It is always held at a place that I like best out of the whole state! If We could afford to live there I would and maybe someday we will! I'm sure by the pictures you can guess where I am talking about:)

JV was so kind to invite his oh so loving wife. Which I was super excited about! We had the best time! I got to meet Scott's new gal, which by the way I loved! This is very important to me because Scott is well, part of the family! I have very HIGH expectations for his sake and for the sake that I will be spending a whole lot of time with her!-HaHa! Anyways, We spent the whole Saturday on the water and pulled up to several restuarants! There was one that was my favorite. Due to all the fun families around! They even had there dogs with them! So Much Fun!

It is amazing how motherhood has changed me! I use to look at who was with who and what was on the agenda next! Now I sit back and watch the families! I love to sit and take all in the wonderful happiness that each of them give away! Whether or no there life is perfect for that moment it is and it is amazing to feed off of there happiness! I think that I could camp out there forever!

We ended up heading back and got to take a dip in the ocean! It has been a long long time since I have swam in the ocean. I had forgotten how Salty it really was! It was so refreshing! Can't wait till the next trip! Thanks Guys for letting me come!



Me and Scott's new Gal!

Me and my Hubby!


Blair






JV and Scott

Thanks Spencer!

We finally got the CD from our photographer! He was so sweet to give this to us! Now we have all the memories that we need! I thought he did a pretty good job! He is dear and close to our hearts! Just wanted to share with you all!

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Happy 17mo!

My Dearest Griffin,

You have changed so much! I have been so surprised at what you have learned over the past month! Here are all the sweet things you are learning!


You know so much when it comes to your books. I ask you to point at something and you go straight for it! You amaze your father and I! These pages you know so well! They are your favorite!









You now communicate so much better, well with out talking!
When you want something you go to it! When you want something to eat you go straight for the pantry here and at Dee and Pops.

When you are sleepy I ask if you want to go find your taggie and you lift up your arms! I love this!

You love to give kisses! They are mouth wide open full of slobber kisses but those are the Best! I will cherish them while I can!

You weigh 24.5 pounds! Wow! No wonder mommy gets tired holding you!

Your favorite thing is still books! You will go to anyone if they have a book! We probably read 20 books a day not exaggerating at all!

You are more and more mommies boy! Especially when you are sick. You had strep this week and you did nothing but want to lay in mommy's lap and snuggle!

Your second favorites are any toy with Buttons and then Balls any kind!


You still only say Momma Dadda and Nana! However we have heard yellow a couple of times and ball once?? Not sure if that counts?


One of my favorites is when I put you in your high chair you tuck in your bib. You tuck it under the tray! It is the cutest thing. I guess you have a little bit of certainty Hummm.... I wonder who he gets that from ? Daddy?

You are in 18 mo old clothes but can still wear 12mo bottoms shorts etc.

You are the best thing that has happened to John Van and I and to think that the two of us made you gets me every time!

Welcome Back Daddy!

Daddy left for a boating trip this weekend! He has been looking forward to this trip all summer long. It couldn't get here fast enough! He has two more planned which I get to go! Even though the twins invited me which was really sweet. I knew this was a very needed deserving boy trip! He and the twins left and had an awesome time! We are so glad to have him back!



Griffin seeing his daddy off after lunch on Friday!


Don't those fishermen look so serious?
It was amazing how dark it was! I am glad they knew there way around!





Serious they were! What a big fish! Yippie for Daddy!


This is the part I love. How simple, yet so peaceful.

July 4th Weekend!

Our Fourth was just what we needed! We had our good friends Crissy, Brian and there son Noah. Noah is exaclty 1 month and 1 day older than our little guy! I Guess I felt like playing Dress up with Griffin because I noticed that he had 4 different out fits on that day! All about July 4th! One reason was because Noah's mommy bought them matching outfits along with some super fun toys for Griffin's new play room! Thanks Crissy!!

We had the best time in the pool Griffin saw Noah jumping off the side into the pool and wanted to copy. So we did. I was amazed at how out of shape I am in! But heading back to the Gym Tomorrow:) The Daddy's seemed to have a BIG time in the pool! Hince the cannon ball and watermelon pictures! They are pretty funny!!!

Griffin saw his first fireworks!! I was more excited than him. He didn't too much care for he loud noise that they gave off. I think a lot had to do with him being tired! It was passed his bed time by hours!

Later on in the afternoon we invited Brian's parents and JV parents over! They had a great time together. I don't know why we did do that sooner! All-in all We got to do exactly what we wanted! Watched Fireworks (not big fan of lighting them), Swam in the pool and grilled out! We wanted to keep it low key and that's exactly what it was!