Old Dog...New Trick!

Look what we taught Boomer!!



Now if we can just get our kids to do what we say...

A little bit country...a little bit rockin' roll

A little bit prom...a little bit rodeo?



This ones for you Auntie Erin!!

The Midas Touch!

So far this week, (1) my computer crashed and took my portfolio and anything else important with it, (2) our microwave "arc'd out" and is "beyond economical repair", and (3) my camera will not upload onto my newly restored computer...it's always something.

But (1) Thank heavens for Norton 360. I cursed it at first. But, ended up finding almost everything that had disappeared. (2) Thank heavens for a home warranty that is supposed to replace my micro for only $65 deductible. (We'll see about that) and (3) Well, I haven't found a solution beside Blaine emailing me pictures after he uploads them onto his computer...always blessings.

It was the job chart that did them all in..

I'm flashing back to A Christmas Story when Ralphy declares, "It was thoap poisoning!!" after going blind from years of parental discipline.

Well, with the new year, we started a new job chart. It will likely be the death of our children. After all, they EACH have 3 whole jobs to do during the week!

This was Taylor's response:



I think its a "junk angel". Possibly just expressing her need for a snow day? Whatever!! This was her after an hour cleaning up the sunroom. Note: nothing had been cleaned up, yet.

Reily loves having her responsibilities. This week she will beat up any one who tries to take care of the dog. Macy tried to get out of folding laundry because it involved looking at other peoples unders and she didn't think that was appropriate. Points for trying. Payton complained at first. But, in the end has been the best job-doer of them all.

Closing the door on 2008...Griffen style!

We celebrated the New Year with a late night of Monopoly and fizzy grape juice. At 12:00 we went outside to blow horns and watch fireworks. Blaine pulled the door shut, just as I asked, "Is that unlocked?" Well, we are the Griffens. OF COURSE, it's locked!!

Macy and Reily were inside asleep. It was getting a tad bit chilly. But, I have a spare key in the car and luckily for everyone, I am irresponsible and leave the door unlocked. Unluckily for everyone, Daddy was the last one to drive the car; and he is responsible.

After, 2 1/2 hours, 2 neighbors, and a "slim-jim", we were able to break into our car and get the key.

Needless to say, we are grateful for kind neighbors and their warm house, a safe and secure house, and a fairly safe car...

Happy new year!!