A year ago today.....

Today is Griffin's birthday. Happy birthday to him! 365 days have gone by since that Sat. afternoon when he came into the world. It feels like only a few weeks, however. Many naps taken, many baths given, many feedings fed, many of diapers changed, many play times had, many smiles, laughs, and cheers. So many special memories made. I am just so overwhelmed that God would even give me one minute with Griffin, let alone one whole year! And what a year it has been. It has been one of the best I have ever had hands down. This first year of parenthood has brought so much joy and adventure into our lives and we give God all our praise for it, for making Griffin. He is the most precious, most sweetest, most wonderful child. Of course I am biased, but everyone should think that about their children, right? And I hope you do if you are reading this. They are gifts, only on loan to us, for us to take extra good care of for awhile, until they leave us when they become adults themselves. Sometimes I shudder at that thought-Griffin leaving us, but someday he will and I pray he will leave and do great and eternally significant things for the Lord.
Happy birthday my sweet baby. We love you with our whole hearts.

ps. more pictures and a post on his party we had yesterday to come...

5 more days

There's only five days left of Griffin being under one year old. Just five little days. I have been anticipating his birthday, well I guess since he was born actually. Is that normal? I have always thought about the future with Griffin. What will he be like when he can sit up? crawl? talk more? walk? when's he's 1? 2? 3? and so on.... It's just so exciting having this little person right before you growing and learning and not yet being who he will be someday. It's like having something to look forward to for the rest of your life. What will my baby do next? I am thankful that Griffin is here. If you're sad, you can look at his picture and it will make you glad. I can just think about him and it cheers me up, if I need some cheering up.
So Sunday he will be one. Saturday is his party. I cannot wait to celebrate his 1st year of life! I will be celebrating before then, I will be celebrating all week. I guess I will celebrate more than just his bdays, as moms I think we celebrate our babies lives everyday.

Ordained

Tyler's ordination was tonight. It was such a sweet ceremony and so many people came. We were so thankful and humbled. Tyler's parents came and his brother, Mitch and his gf Kaylie. We are so thankful for so many people's love, support, and encouragement.
I have never been more proud to be his wife. I am so proud of him and pray God continues to use him for His great glory and Tyler's great joy.

New Gay Character

I remember when I was a kid and I had a few Archie comics. I didn't really get into it... I was more of a Spiderman fan. Nonetheless, today I read in the news that Archie is introducing its first "gay character". Even children's comic books are pushing their worldview. Here's the article if you want to take a look:

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/Die-Hard-Archie-Fans-Grapple-with-New-Gay-Character-3350

A few thoughts:

1. Our kids are being evangelized by the world.

2. Who is going to disciple our children? Us (parents) or the world?

3. As Griffin gets older, I'm going to have to stay on top of things - the content and the media that he is allowed to view. Even if it's a children's comic book! Nothing is safe anymore.

-Tyler

Standing in my bed

Walked in to get Griffin after he woke up from a nap yesterday and this is what I found. I have been waiting for that moment-the time when he would be standing, peering over the edge of his bed looking for me, waiting for me to walk through the door to pick him up.
He loves his mobile, always has, therefore he was super excited that now he can stand up and reach it to swing his hands at it and grab it.

stuffing my face

Griffin loves to stuff his face. I mean really stuff it, and somehow he doesn't choke.

Griffin walking

Sorry about the sound. My friend, Amy, took this Tues night on her phone. This was the first time Griffin has walked all by himself. Thanks Amy! And I hope you all enjoy seeing him do it as much as we did. It was better than watching anything in the whole wide world!