Andrea Y. Griffith

My Sweet Henry

When you love a dog they become part of your personal history and your family history and for better or worse become more beloved than most people. Especially in Telfer’s training years, Henry was my main companion and friend but even now, with two girls and another puppy, Henry and I were very connected. IContinue reading “My Sweet Henry”

A Trip to Powell’s

The last few weeks have been very full – I have been doing an additional project at work that although interesting, has consumed all my extra time. We hit a bit of a lull at the end of this week and I am looking forward to a weekend with Telfer and the girls and friendsContinue reading “A Trip to Powell’s”

Sweetness & Spring

My main source of gratefulness these days revolves around these two girls. Is it bad to admit that I love having older girls? I loved them as babies too of course but I think back to one year ago, two years ago and there is no way I would go back. Last Tuesday I tookContinue reading “Sweetness & Spring”

Signs of Spring & a George Update

A couple of things early in the week: The sun is shining today and Spring seems like a possibility. To say it has rained lately is a bit of an understatement. But look at these beautiful purple flowers in our yard. Can you also tell we have some leaf management to do? A few nightsContinue reading “Signs of Spring & a George Update”

Little Free Library

Our little free library has been up for about a week now! Last Thursday was so beautiful and sunny and springlike – bookended by days and days of rain. Telfer had the day off after a grueling night call (slept all night) and so he spent an afternoon sawing wood and digging a hole toContinue reading “Little Free Library”