Painting

I thought it would be fun for Griffin to try a new activity so we decided to dive right in and try finger painting. Griffin had fun rubbing his hands and feet into the paint. He wasn't quite sure what to think about it - but we made hand prints and foot prints. It's so much fun watching him try new things. Maybe next time I should choose something that doesn't require extra loads of laundry!

Weekend Fun

We had a busy weekend. Saturday, we took a quick day trip to visit Scott's family. Griffin was so excited to see Aunt Kim and play with his cousins, CK and Grace. The girls do such a good job of entertaining him! Also, we were so excited that he got to spend some time with Granny Alice too. He even got an early Christmas present from her - a Gamecocks recliner for his room. I'm not sure who was more excited - Griffin or Scott. We also took a trip to Kidzu on Sunday and Griffin got a chance to play with puzzles, blocks and trucks. It's so much fun to watch him interact with the other children - he definitely likes to be the center of attention (he must get that from Scott).

Christmas Card

Well it's official - my Christmas cards are in the mail. I was so excited to send them out this year and share Griffin's picture with Santa with all of our family and friends. I wasn't sure how he would act with Santa but he did a great job and we got such a cute picture of him smiling on Santa's lap. I hope all of our future Christmas cards are this easy!

Five teeth and counting

Griffin is getting so many teeth! His fifth tooth came in last week so that makes two on the top and three on the bottom. I decided with all of these teeth it was time for him to start making a change from baby food to "real" food. I wasn't sure how he would do with all of the new tastes and textures but he actually loved the new food. This past week he has eaten the same foods we've had for dinner - just chopped up. He's tried turkey, roast, spaghetti, carrots and broccoli & cheese. Before you know it he will be a culinary expert.

Children's Museum

Today we took Griffin to the Greensboro Children's Museum and he had a blast! There were so many activities and new toys to play with. Griffin was amazed at all of the children crawling and running around. He got to play with other kids his age in the Tot Spot - he played with legos, blocks and got to ride in a little car. He also went to the big kids zone and got to sit in a fire truck. He also sat at the news anchor desk and drove the train and airplane. We can't wait to go back!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Griffin enjoyed his first snow day. We only spent a few minutes outside because it was so cold. I bet next year he'll be running around making snowballs and building a snowman.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

I started decorating a little early this year but I love the holidays - sue me. Scott was pulling out the Christmas trees before Thanksgiving, but with a little one in the picture it takes FOREVER to get anything done. Fast forward a few weeks and the trees are up, the mantle decorated and the outside decorations are done. Christmas is going to be magical this year especially now that we have sweet Griffin to share it with.