Virginia is for Lovers

Here are a few pictures from our trip to Virginia. I swear to God I saved some of Noah and Zane playing, but apparently I am a bad Mom and my second child has not been represented. More of Noah to come.

My favorite thing to say was, "Come on Mom, get in your chair, let's push you around some more." There were a few time I let her go down a hill without me holding onto her,

but I always managed to catch her.

It was fun to hear her scream at me as she realized in pure terror there was nothing

she could do. Evil, evil child.

Dad (Gabe's), Me and Gabe standing in front of Victory Monument in Yorktown.

Addie in a tunnel. Not sure why, but whatever.

A close up that isn't so cute, but hey, I have to let you see my not so pretty side ONCE in awhile!

A Late Birthday Wish To Me!!

I hope this year is better than the last twelve months.

You know, it will be because 32 is soooo much better than 31.

I am way more mature now, that's it, I now look at life through grown up eyes.

Nikki made me this kick ass cake that was so chocolaty, I thought I was going to die, seriously, DIE from chocolate.

I can only think of one other thing that would be better to do rather than eating chocolate

when I die, but we do not need to mention what that would be.

(hey Gabe, wink,wink)

As I mentioned before, I am more mature now. With that in mind, the following picture was taken before my birthday, so it doesn't count.

I was imitating my cousin Katie as we went through a tunnel that was....gasp....under water!! She is terrified of tunnels!! She would be much prettier than I am going through that tunnel, and would most likely be wearing something pink and sparkly!

I am not sure why I posted that on this particular blog entry.

Oh yeah, it's my blog so I can do whatever the fuck I want!

Note: I would like to thank the Minnesota Vikings for not only losing on my Birthday, but being shut out by them in Green Bay. Way to go team, way to show your appretiation to your fans. Thanks!

Oh my God, he's a winner

Well, he did it, he won. Noah took first place in the reflections contest for the story I posted earlier about his plan to raise money for Primary Children's. What a kid, he is handsome and has a brain, GOOD GOD!! More than anything, he is excited that people are so willing to help for his cause, and is greatly appreciative to everyone who wants to help.

16 is sweeeeeeet!!

Happy 16th Birthday Nik, you old fart!!

I can make a difference by.....

I can make a difference by....
written by: Noah Griffith

I was born with 3 chambers in my heart instead of 4. My heart was having problems so the doctors took care of me. I had several open heart surgeries to make me better. Since the doctors at Primary Children's took care of me, I want to help other children.

My plan is to donate books from money I will raise. I will have my family come help me talk to others about what I want to do. I know they would help me because it means a lot to the kids at Primary Children's.

I thought books would be a good idea because I feel like I am in a different place when I read a book. I think the children would enjoy feeling like they are in a different place other than the hospital.


This was Noah's reflection contest entry for literature. He has already started raising money for his cause. If any one else would like to help, please let me know. Everything helps, and it will mean so much to Noah to know that his goal has been accomplished for helping others.