Brother vs. Brother…

Yesterday, the boys played against each other in basketball.  Needless to say, it was sort of weird cheering for both teams. For the longest time, Ronnie’s team was ahead.  It wasn’t until the last quarter, that Greg’s team came from behind and ended up winning the game by 3 points.  We were very proud of the boys, and Ronnie held his head high, and congratulated Greg on a good game!!  I didn’t get too many pics because I was moving around a lot, and the lens that was using seemed to be having some issues…

Ronnie didn’t look too sure about the steal that Greg made…a few times, they would quit guarding their man & try to guard each other, but the coaches quickly reminded them to “find their man'!”  

One thing’s for sure, we DON’T have to chant the following cheer for Ronnie & Greg…B-E  AGG-R-E-SS-IVE!!  They have that under control…

I did survive my first game!!  We had a great time and came back in the last few minutes of the game to win by 2!!  I sure hope that we play that well next week.  Sorry, no pics!!  Warren had to keep the clock, and I had already given him strict instructions about not taking ANY pics!! LOL!!

As a result of the past couple of weeks of UPWARD basketball, we had 2 people to publicly profess their FAITH in JESUS CHRIST at church today…one young boy and one adult!!  GOD IS SO GOOD!!

Round-Ball FeVeR!!

The boys’ basketball season started last Saturday, and needless to say, it was very exciting!!  They are on different teams, but played at the same time, (they play side to side), and I got a great workout trying to watch them and take pics.  Warren decided that he would sit at half-court so he could watch both of them.  They both won their games, and both scored in double-digits.  We are so proud of how far they have come since last year…as I remind them often, constant PRACTICE always pays off!! 

RJG ~ #23

Ready for the rebound!

 

And he scores!!

GKG ~ #32

Shooting his first foul shot!  He went 2 for 2!!

Loves being able to fast-break after a rebound or steal…

We can’t wait for this Saturday’s game…it will be a face-off between brothers.  The boys have talked SMACK to each other all week, so this should be interesting. LOL!!  This Saturday will also be the tip-off for the adult league, and I sure hope I will be able to get out of bed the next day!!  Looking forward to a great season of basketball & some good times on the court!!

Double-Digits…

I can’t believe that our big BoY is now 10 years old!!  Where has the time gone?  It seems like yesterday that you were just 4…

 

And here you are now…”almost” all grown up!  You said to me the night before your birthday when I tucked you in, “Mama, tomorrow I will be a DECADE old!”  WOW!! 

We are so proud of you and all the BLESSINGS that you have brought into our lives.  You are a very smart BoY…you make WONDERFUL grades in school…you have always made the Honor Roll…science is your favorite subject…you always meet your AR goal before December…you LOVE video games…you are very athletic…football is your favorite sport, but you like playing baseball, basketball, and golf…and you have told us when you graduate from high school, you want to be the kicker for the Georgia Bulldogs!!!

Celebrating Your BIG Day!  Birthday supper at the Rusty Pig, followed by Mrs. Lacy’s delicious, chocolate FOOTBALL cake…

Saturday at the Clubhouse with some friends…

WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH & ENJOYED CELEBRATING YOUR BIG DAY!!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

Our Christmas started with Greg getting baptized.  He was so nervous that morning, but yet excited too!  Warren and I are so proud of both of our boys for their decision to follow CHRIST at young age.  As the Bible says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” 

This is my favorite!!  I was fighting back the tears as I was looking through my camera and taking this picture!!  It’s as if he is looking up to JESUS…

Greg’s favorite song ~

Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome and power
Our God, Our God...

The first week of Christmas vacation we spent going here and there running errands, going to the movies, last minute shopping, and just simply hanging out with some great friends!!

Part of our Christmas Eve Service at church was a drop-in communion and we were able to go and have communion with just our family.  It was very special to us because it was Greg’s first communion. 

After the service, I came home and made home-made pizza for Warren and the boys, then JP & I headed over to Daddy’s for some roasted oysters!!!

Time for bed…the boys put out carrots for the reindeer and Santa requested chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, milk, and a Diet Coke…

I just love the next few pictures of our brown-eyed girl!!

She’s checking out her stocking, but she doesn’t realize that Santa hasn’t come yet!! LOL!!

Christmas morning was very relaxed and stress-free!!  Santa stopped by our house first and filled up their stockings, and then headed to the BARN to drop off a “few” things!!

Off to the BARN…

They asked Santa for a 4-wheeler & a dirt bike, but I guess he misunderstood!! LOL!!  Instead, they got a Razor Rip-Rider 360, and it just makes me dizzy watching them!!  I will say, by the time baseball season rolls around, they will be in GREAT shape!!  Their legs were so sore after a few days of riding it!!

For lunch, we headed over to Aunt Linda’s house to eat with Mama and most of the Dashers!!  All of the kids had a great time, especially climbing the tree in her backyard!!

Our Christmas day ended with us heading back to the BARN for a our annual delicious meal prepared by Daddy and Robbie…prime rib and all the trimmings!!  Each year, we say it was the BEST the meal ever…I guess it just keeps getting better!!

I am so BLESSED with a WoNdErFul husband & best friend, 2 energetic & terrific BoYs, a great family, and many SuPeR friends!!

Looking forward to another BLESSED year in 2012!!!

The Birthday Boy (2 weeks late) ~

WOW!!  It has been a LONG time since my last post.  Since school has started, our 2nd home has been at the ball park, and I wouldn’t trade one minute of it!!  Maybe one or 2, for a quick nap here & there! LOL!!  So, let me begin by backing up & catching you up with the life of the Griffins.

I can’t believe our “baby” boy is now 8 years old!!  Where has the time gone?  He loves football and baseball, and anything outdoors!!  He is having a great year in 2nd grade and is making all A’s, and just loves reading.  We celebrated his 8th birthday along with Connor and 55 other friends and family!!  All of the kids had a blast…from swimming in the rain, playing football, hitting baseballs in the batting cage, riding RipStiks, to eating lots of birthday cake!  Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated this special day with us!!

Patiently waiting his turn in the CAGE…

Nothing better than swimming in the rain…

The party bunch…some were still in the pool and opted to swim rather than have some cake…

Happy 8th Birthday GREG!! 

We you to the MOON & BACK!!

Stay tuned…our 2 football players in ACTION!!!

Saturdays + 2 BoYs = Lots of Baseball

 

Ronnie’s 1st Time on the Mound ~ We were soooo PROUD of how well he pitched!!  Keep up the hard work, Ronnie!

Greg saw some action “on the mound” as well for the first time!! I’m sure he talked the umpire’s ears off too.  He really enjoyed playing pitcher, but he said “his heart was in playing CATCHER!”

Wordless Wednesday…