Author Archives: Andrea Y. Griffith

We had a simple, colorful birthday party for Jane (who looked very much like a gnome) at my parent's house. We made the balloon garland from DesignMom. Very easy, especially since Telfer did the entire thing. I did help blow up balloons but then he did the rest. We got spudnuts  - it's not reallyContinue reading “First Birthday [more]”

Here are three pictures of Jane's birthday celebrations on Saturday. We had a WONDERFUL weekend at home with my parents and sisters and nieces (and Nate). Jane had a great birthday and was such a sweet girl even with a fever, a tooth coming in (#9 & #10) and a little cold. Elizabeth took theContinue reading “Jane is ONE”

It's been an interesting few weeks around our house. "Interesting" is a word I overuse that really says nothing well, interesting. So it's been a little rough but with many, many moments of grace. Almost three-olds are just really hard! Both Telfer and I feel like God has provided us with wisdom in parenting andContinue reading “The Girls”

1. Enjoying summer. My parents brought over these tomatoes from the East side. SO good. Caprese Salad = Summer. I am, however, really, really ready for Fall. I am not a fan of 85 degrees (next week supposedly) in September. I am ready to wear cardigans and cute flats and my glasses again (without squinting).Continue reading “Things I Have Been Doing Other Than Blogging”

My August Bookshelf is made up of my favorite books I read in the hospital last summer. This is dramatic, but the sensory pleasure of reading is one of my best things in life; granted, I have a very good sensory memory. With almost every memorable book I can remember where I was when reading,Continue reading “August Bookshelf & Catching UP”