Summer Fun

Playgroup buddies.

In the pool with my pal Emmett.

Finger painting.

My new swing!

My first finger painting session!

Leaf Beetles

There is something VERY intense going on in my backyard.

Gâteau de Bayou with Toasted Salty Caramel Meringue

Yes. Yes, I did.

Funny baby

Griffin recently discovered that squeezing his little stuffed dog's paws will make it sing. Unfortunately, squeezing its paws is a little beyond his physical development so instead he would just lay his entire body on top of the dog. Pretty funny.

Summer Play Group

Several of my close girlfriends are teachers. Since they have the summers off, we've been meeting on Tuesdays for play dates. All of our boys are close in age so we've been enjoying our summers together. We've gone to Amy's pool and to splash day at the library.

My goal is to take a group shot at every play date.

Luke Braboy, Carson Chestnut, and Griffin

Carson Chestnut, Griffin and Abe Taylor.

Griffin's First Birthday Party

So, Griffin's first birthday party was a raging success. I want to thank everyone who came and to all of those who made the day extra special - Millie for making the cake, Ron for making the photo booth, my aunt Lana for helping decorate and my ROCK STAR in-laws who were such a huge help the entire weekend.

The birthday party consumed so much of my time and energy I'm paying attention to some much neglected areas in the aftermath. The blog is on that list and I hope to be posting more soon.

Until then enjoy some birthday video!

Griffin's First Birthday Party from hollandnm on Vimeo.