CHRISTMAS 2010, Griffin Style

Well, you were quite a hit in St. Louis!  We traveled on Dec 18, stopping in Indianapolis to see our friend Bomani at Pendleton, while another friend, Elliott, capably kept an eye on you.  Then to St. Louis.  And all of this in our new Honda Fit.  You were a pretty good trooper in the car, only one or two meltdowns!  Once in St. Louie, we stayed for ten days and you saw Grandma Peggy, EVERY AUNT and UNCLE, and EVERY COUSIN on this side of the family!  And each had their special gifts and talents for you.  For example, here is Artist Annie with another great picture she drew for you!

Here is your cousin Jack sharing his gift of FUN with you, on your VERY FIRST sleigh ride.  You were not amused and ended up crying, while Jack went on to about ten more runs down the hill.

And here you are with Aunt Christine... she has quite the touch with you, able to calm you when needed and keep you happy!!

On Christmas Day, thankful for the gift of each other!

A final picture before you cried your way out of another family sleigh ride!

The Holy Family?  Well, a pretty happy family... at least when we get some sleep!

Granma Peggy instructing Farmer Ben on his new Chirstmas gift, a barn,

Here you are with your cousin Caroline.  Whenever she is around, she takes such a good care of you.  Over Christmas, she woke up early to help feed you, play with you, watch you:  she even changed some diapers!  And you thank her with big smiles!

Grandma Peggy loves her favorite Christmas guest of 2010:  you!

The Griffin Boys, human and canine

You have begun to take a great interest in the House of Hubert!  Now, the dog is not exactly as fond of you, but he behaves himself and we hope he warms up a bit!

Fun Around the House, Standing or Sitting