Happy 4th of July

We just had a really lazy weekend. We stayed home and went to our pool and had dinner at a friends house. We really missed Tyler. He is in Utah with my family. We had a good time with the girls. Nothing really exciting going on at our house. Rusty's sister Amy from Memphis just moved here so Tyler has another cousin his age close by. We are excited. I am posting some pictures of the girls on the 4th in their outfits and a picture of their colored legs. They decided to take a pen and draw on themselves. The joys of having two year olds. They are so cute and we love them to death. I love you Tyler and I hope you are having fun in Utah.


The Griffin's

Mt Rushmore Trip

Well we went last weekend to Mt Rushmore with two other families from the ward the Allens and the Gardners. We had a blast. We left thursday morning really early and got to our campsite about 2:30. We set up camp and then had dinner. The kids were all tired of the car so the little ones went to bed and the rest stayed up. On Friday we went to Mt Rushmore on our way there we ran into some wild Burros who were very friendly and came right up to the car and ate out of our hands. We then ran into a Buffalo. It was really cool. Mt Rushmore was amazing. The Mountain is really cool, pictures don't do it justice you really have to be

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there to see it. We then went to Edwards space museum and saw a bunch of planes. We headed home for dinner and a quite night at camp. On Saturday we went panning for gold. Rusty found a garnet stone but had to give it to the forest ranger. Rusty then took all the kids fishing. There was a river right by the camp site. The kids loved it. All the kids caught very small fish. They thought it was cool. We then went on a wild life caravan where we saw all kinds of wild animals like turkey, deer, elk and of course buffalo. We were right in the middle of the herd. It was cool they were crossing the road and eating right by us. There were tons of them and they had little ones too. We went on a short hike to see a very big tree that was over 100 years old. We then went back to camp for smores and our last night near a fire. Sunday we got up ate and cleaned up camp and drove home. Over all we had a great time and would suggest this trip to anyone. We had a really good time. I really liked because we had heat in our cabin and flushing toilets and showers. So it was all good. Enjoy the pictures.

Love you all.

Happy 2nd Birthday Mia and Madison

Mia showing off her new plates

Madison

Mia trying out her new headband

Mia and her princess hat

Today the twins turned 2. Wow how time flies. I can not believe they are already two. We had a good day. This morning we played outside even though it was cold and rainy. They got a new playhouse and slide for their birthday and they love it. We then went to get party supplies and had lunch. We then came home for a nap and the party started at three. We had some really good friends from the ward come and we had a great time. Over all I think they had a great day. They are so fun to have and we are lucky they are a part of our lives. We love them very much. Enjoy the pictures.

The Griffin's

Happy Memorial Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today we went down to Colorado Springs to put flowers on Great Grandpa Poulton's grave at the Airforce Academy. We had a really good time. Tyler was really excited he said that he remembers Great Grandpa. We told the girls all about him, not that they understand. We put flowers on the grave and then went and saw the big airplane that was on display there. I am posting some of our pictures of the journey. We love and miss Grandpa and we hope that Grandma enjoy's the pictures. We love and miss you too. We were glad we were able to do this for you.

I am also posting pictures of the girls at dinner, they decided to put the food all over their faces.

We love and miss you all.

The Griffin's

Kindergarten Graduation

Tyler finally did it. He graduated from kindergarten. His school did a little graduation ceremony and his dad and I went with him. He is such a cute boy. He is growing up too fast. We love him so much and are glad he is a part of our lives. HURRAY FOR TYLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am also posting some pictures of the girls. They were being so cute the other day.

Hope all is well.

The Griffin's

Happy 30th Birthday Rusty!!

Wow Rusty is 30 he is so old. We had a good day. Even though it was Mother's Day it was a great day. We woke up to Madison sick she had thrown up all over, so Rusty stayed home and I took Tyler and Mia to church. Then we just had a relaxing day at home. Last night we went with some friends to dinner at Texas Roadhouse and then bowling. It was great fun. I haven't bowled forever.

Tyler finished is Soccer season and got his trophy on Saturday. He is a pro. He loves soccer and is really getting good. There are a couple of pictures of Mia that I am posting, she was posing for the camera right after church. She is so darn cute.

I am also posting a picture of the cake I made for Rusty and him and Tyler blowing out of the candles.

The big highlight this weekend was I finally got a storm door for my front door. Rusty installed it yesterday and I love it. I am not sure about the GLASS the girls have already marked it all up. It will be a daily clean up at night I am sure. I have wanted a storm door ever since we moved in and finally got one. We even got one for the back door but that will have to be next weekends project. Our house is finally coming together after two years. Rusty has painted it and we have added some new pictures.

I just want to shout out to my mom Happy Mother's Day. She is the best mom in the whole world. I love and miss her. She is a great mom and a even better grandma. I love you mom and hope that you have a great day.