1, 2, 3, FOUR...we couldn't love you any MORE!!!!

2, FOUR, 6, 8....who do we CELEBRATE?

GRIFFIN!

We celebrated TURNING ONE in style...with photos.....

a TRIP to Kauai....

and a MONSTER Bash at the House!

You turned TWO and we celebrated again!

 Then you were THREE...just like that!

Today you are FOUR YEARS OLD.  Our world has changed a TON since the day we first met you, but one thing has remained constant, OUR LOVE FOR YOU!  Our little man, our little monster.

This past year you have gone from little boy to BIG BOY!  You love bigger, you hug bigger, you like bigger toys, you throw bigger tantrums and you are all around just a BIGGER little person.  

You continue to be a little character who has a desire to please people and make us laugh.  You love to tell people stories and joke around.  You LOVE trucks...and we mean ALL trucks.  We have learned so much about love and life and appreciate all you teach us daily.  

We promise to continue to be the best parents we can...listen when you need us, give you the time and attention you deserve, teach you right from wrong, and be strong parents for you.

We love the Big Boy you are becoming and hope you always want that extra hug before we leave, that extra story at night and know how proud of you we are every single day.

We love you G-man!  

M&D

Fall is in the air...and we are trapped inside!

The last early evening boat trip of the season....it was a little chilly, but we enjoyed our "boat snacks" and family time.

 Birthdays are always about adventures....and Rich's 38th birthday celebration was filled with fun!  After a breakfast stop, we headed down to iFly to get our Sky Dive on!

Next stop...lunch in Kirkland...followed by wine tasting in Woodinville.  It was a day of fun!

That's a wrap Rich's birthday celebration....until 2017!

 Fall Soccer at the YMCA started and Griffin wasn't too sure about it.  The one thing he knew is that he wanted to be Goalie.

 Potentially, he just wanted to nap, but we call it sacrificing your body to protect the goal!

The best part of soccer was the Cake Pop when it was over...

 Some days we let her dress herself...what you can't see is the Go Cougs shirt under the fur coat!

Chukar will always be our first born and sometimes does some silly things to remind us!

 These 2 are enjoying lunch and a show!

 Friday smiles with GG and Roxy!

 Griffin building a tower that is taller than him!

2016 Trip to Craven Farms...a tradition in the making!

First stop is coffee and pumpkin doughnuts, of course!

Let's have some fun at the pumpkin patch.

 Papa and Mimi, Grammy and Griffin!

Griffin and Grammy, Papa and Mimi....do you see a trend here?

 A successful trip to the pumpkin patch!

 And that's a wrap...until 2017 Craven Farms!

Griffin's 1st Field Trip!

Fairbanks Farm in Edmonds.

We learned about farm animals and picked out a pumpkin...it was a successful start to many field trips to come!

 The kids school does a fundraiser each year to raise money for the PTF....this was Griffin's 2nd Jog-a-thon and Millie's 1st!

 Time to stretch before the running/jogging/walking began.

 Griffin and Millie's classes got to run together...and when they figured this out, this adorable hug happened!  Best mom feeling ever....your kids really love each other.

 More stretching...Griffin wanted to be right with Mr. Saunders the whole time.

And they are off!!!!

 Mom even got to do a few laps with the kids!

Millie did 3 track size laps (15 indoor laps = .75 miles) and Griffin did 5 track size laps (25 indoor laps = 1.25 miles).  We have some happy runners in this family and their names ARE NOT Rich or Stacie.

Millie's Class after the Jog-a-thon.

Griffin's Class after the Jog-a-thon.

 That's a wrap Jog-a-thon...until 2017 (starting to sound familiar)!

Friday night fun at Pump It Up....waiting out the storm (that didn't come).

Soccer has taken a turn for the better and Griffin did great today....he dribbled, he trapped, he shot, he scored and had minimal meltdowns for the WIN!!!!

The weather has changed and forced us inside...but we are trying to stay busy, have fun and get ready for all the fun that fall has in store.  Birthdays, Football, Turkey Day and the start to the Christmas Season!