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How quickly things change!

So, after checking out a friends blog, I decided to try a new website to edit some photo's. I thought I would start with this picture, that I started taking annually just last year on Father's Day. It is obviously of Jeff's hand with first just Parker's hand and then this year with both of the boys. That way we can see how fast they are growing and always remember their precious hands. My intent is to print each years pictures out and put them in a little photo book so I can always have access to it. It is so fun to play around with pictures. I don't get much time to do it, but when I do, I love it! Thanks Jen for posting about this website picnik.com You should all try it!

Griffin has a case of what we call rubberband wrists at our house!

We are beyond blessed!

Happy First Birthday Griffin!

It is so hard to believe that exactly one year ago right now, we were in the hospital about to meet our 2nd child! We are so very thankful for a pretty quick and easy delivery. Everything went so well and we were blessed with an 8lb 8oz healthy boy!

Dear Griffin,
Your Mommy and Daddy want you to know how much we love you and how much you mean to us. Also know that as much as we love you, Jesus loves you even more. He placed you here on this earth and picked us to be your parents for a reason. You are such a special child and we pray that we may show you the real meaning of life and what is really important. Thank you for being such a blessing and bringing a smile to our faces every day. We love you Griffin James!

First Birthday!

On Sunday we had a Birthday Party for Griffin. It is one of two, and so much fun. I can't believe that he is already one, Friday actually but close enough. He has grown so much and become an amazing little blessing in our lives. He has a smile that can brighten your day. I get the best of both world with him when he is crazy and all over the place and cuddly all in the same day. We love you so much Griffin and can't wait to spend the rest of your life with you!

The Cake

Enjoying his cake

All Done!

"The Olympics"

This past weekend Holland Rec had the annual Little People Olympics. Parker was in it for the first time and it was sooo cute. About 150 kids were there and they were all able to do 4 events. Tennis Ball Throw, Soccer Ball Kick, Standing Long Jump and Running. Here he is getting ready for the Tennis Ball Throw.

Giving PaPa a high five after his Soccer Ball Kick
Action shot of the Standing Long Jump

Running the 40 Yard Dash. Every event up until the race he was so happy and excited when he was done. Not the case with the 40 or 60 yard dash. He is a bit competitive and didn't like not winning. Believe me when I say we know he has this side of him and we have been talking to him and preparing him for this. Saying it is fine to finish wherever as long as you try your best and it is all for fun. As you can see, his dad was at the send off and I was at the finish line and the second he crossed the finish line, he lost it. Sooo heartbroken that he didn't win. I felt so bad for him, but we need to put an end to this, quickly. So, that is our goal for the Summer.

Getting his two ribbons at the end of the morning! So Proud!

The Zoo!

Last Sunday we took the kids to Binder Park Zoo for the first time. They loved it! Parker more than Griffin obviously, but it was a great time. Parker is in love with Giraffes and was able to get one painted on his face. That was pretty cool until five minutes later he fell while runing and had tears that smeared everything. Then another five minutes later while using sanitizer, it splashed off his hand into his eye and we had to wipe more off. Needless to say, you couldn't really tell what it was 10 minutes after getting it. Money well spent!

Parker wanting to feed them

We had to take a picture with every fake animal we saw.

Here is Griffin taking the one 10 minute nap he had all day. That is right only 10 minutes from morning to evening, at least he was content.

Mother's Day and Crawling

To celebrate Mother's day we had both families over to our house. Jeff's side for lunch and my side for Dinner. It was a nice relaxing day for myself, thanks to my husband. Him and the boys made me breakfast in bed with a gigantic home made card. Doesn't get any better. I don't think I changed any diapers or cleaned up anything that day. Thanks again babe! I love ya!

Thanks also to our Mom's! We are so thankful for all that you do for us and have taught us. Being parents ourselves, we now understand how hard you have worked and how much you must love us.

Mom Leeuw and the boys!
Mom Leeuw and all her kids

Grandma Leeuw and her only Great Grandkids

And here is Griffin finally mastering the art of crawling on hands and knees. He has been getting around with the army crawl, but just realized that this works a little better. Time to baby-proof!