Build-A-Bear Workshop

Since Aunt Erica is leaving us soon (sniff, sniff) she wanted to have a special outing with Griffin. He'd never built-a-bear so after school yesterday we headed down to Jacksonville to do just that.
First they stuffed the bear:

then they picked out his heart together.

Erica kissed it and put it in the teddy.

Look at all the clothes/shoes/sunglasses/footballs we got!

Making the birth certificate for Berry the Bear:

It was a long and busy day. Berry & Griffin were both exhausted.

Thanks Aunt Erica, WE LOVE YOU!

Yesterday evening Nanny came by to get Griffin because she needed someone to help her make cupcakes...Griffin was glad to lend his services!

The best part...beaters! Griffin was too enamored with his own to even notice that Aunt Erica had taken the other!

Can't forget the sprinkles!

And FINALLY! MMMMM!

There's not much more on this Earth Griffin loves more than cupcakes. Thanks Nanny!

A break from our regularly scheduled Griffin posts...

Today marked the end of our first week open at Classic Cleaners. Between learning the ropes of a new business to tropical storm Fay what a week it was! We marked the special day (and our survival!) with an important ceremony. Our preacher Paul and his wife Carol came in to bless the business and building. This was important to Jonathon and I because we know none of what has been possible has been so without God. We want to glorify His name in everything we do and our business is no exception.

Brother Paul led us in prayer and then anointed our front doors with oil. He even had Griffin help with the oil! I so wanted to take a picture of Griffin kneeling with Brother Paul but thought whipping out a camera during a religious ceremony was a tad inappropriate. I'll try to capture the little fingerprint-smudged cross on the door tomorrow for you guys to see.

We had told Griffin ahead of time that we were going to be saying prayers and having to be quiet and that if he could listen and stay still and fairly silent there was candy to be had. He did fabulous and before Brother Paul could get that last "amen" out, Griffin knew it was coming and squealed "Candy!!"

Lastly we just want to thank all of our friends for their continued love, support, and PRAYERS. We could not have done it without you guys.

And now, the progression of Classic Cleaners!

Fay is on her way!

With Fay quickly approaching and Day 2 of being cooped up in the house we had to find something to do. Fort Day it is! Aunt Erica even came over to play with us to help combat the boredom.

Outside, before it got too bad. Listen to that wind!

Stay safe everyone!

In preparation for the GA Football Season...

...a Bulldog Baby Timeline!

At 3 and 4 months old:

At 7 months, this was a Father's Day present.

10 months old and then his 1st birthday getting a stuffed Hairy Dawg (that sleeps with him still!)

2 years old with a Bulldog Birthday party!

A big moment in Griff and Daddy's life: the first GA game!

Which leads up to another biggie: A GA BULLDOG UNIFORM! Daddy brought one home today and to say Griffin was excited is an understatement.

Getting his game face on:

Goooo dawgs! Sic 'em! Woof woof woof woof!!!

A special message

Hope you guys had a blast and we'll see you soon!

Back to School!

Today was our first day of school! It just figures that the ONE day Griffin needed to get up on time he decided to sleep in. It didn't take much to get him up and awake once I told him where we were going so thank goodness for small favors.

Here we have our nutritous (ha!) breakfast of waffles and milk. Griffin wanted to walk himself to the door ("I do it!") so I follwed close behind, camera in hand.

Best buddies heading off to their 2nd year of school together.

Griffin & Ms. Shawna

The picture on the left is of Griffin on his first day of school last year. The right, today. Where has my baby gone?! Sniff, sniff.

With school starting tomorrow we made sure to have a jam-packed, fun-filled day. Our first stop was Playtime Toddler where the four kids actually played all together. Gabe can no longer be called "Baby Gabe" as he plays with the big kids now! Griffin seems to have a good time making him laugh. It warms my heart how sweet he can be around him (and also gives me hope that he'll be like that with a sibling one day.)

We made a pit stop at our favorite, Chick-fil-A and played a little there but all the kids wanted to head back to "Pwaytime Toddwer" as Griffin calls it, so off we went for some more fun.

Later on that day and after a much needed haircut, Mimi called us over for dinner. After some deewicious spaghetti Griffin and "Cousin" (Grayson) got to do Griffin's Very Favorite Thing, go play on the golf course! Baby Georgia hung out and watched. She'll be swinging and putting before we know it.

Then it was time to go home, get a quick bath and head to bed for a (hopefully) restful night.