The Big Reveal!!!

Last week my sister Chelsie and I decided to take on the job of getting the girls moved downstairs. So to get them excited about the move I let them pick what color they wanted to paint one accent wall, pick out their own new bedding and decorate how they want. Annie's room is up first , she chose pink for her wall color and some grown up bedding. I did try to talk her into the cutsie little girl bedding but she wasn't having it. My baby is growing up! Chelsie did an awesome job with the flowers and vines coming up her wall to match the bedding. She free-handed all of it! What a talented sister I have (thank goodness too, she was really the mastermind of coordinating Annie's room together). (P.S. it's not really painted, she has her own little vinyl business). We had a heck of a time trying to find curtains and a bed skirt that matched the hot pink and brown so we decided on the cream instead. I think it fits quite nicely together.
Notice the nightstand on the side of her bed, Joel and Robbin gave this to us several years ago so Nels and I spent all day Saturday stripping this and Macee's little dresser and re-finishing them. I am very happy with how they turned out. It was a lot of work, but saved us a lot of money too!
Next up is Macee's room. Her room was a little easier for me. She chose purple for her wall color and picked bedding that had lots of things to go with it, including curtains and wall stickers.
There is the little dresser we also re-finished.

My Grandparents made this little kitchen set for Chelsie, Amanda, and I when we were little. My grandma is an amazing toll painter and has made us some really cute things over the years. I am glad that my girls have the chance to enjoy it also. Get ready Manda this is coming to you when you have that little girl! P.S. Since the girls first night down here on Friday Macee has slept through the night 5 out of the 6 nights. Monday night she came up and slept on the couch. I think we can claim a VICTORY in this fight against her sleeping in an actual bed! It has been WONDERFUL!!
Here is my hubby hard at work tonight fixing a few sprinklers. I saw him walking out of the garage with a pick axe and a saw (a little scary) and was wondering what in the world he was going to do. He promised me he wouldn't tear up the yard to much. Thanks Nels for being such a good handy man! What would I do without you!

Go Dr. Jonathan Griffin!!!

We were able to fly to Seattle this weekend for my brother Jon's graduation from Medical School. We are soooo proud of him and Ashley for enduring the long road and overcoming all of the trials that come along with medical school. Jon will be starting his residency in Boise, ID in Family Medicine. We know they will do great and fit right in down there.

I would like to tell you a little bit about these guys who I love so much. Jon is my oldest brother who is 4 years older than I. He and Ashley have been married for almost 13 years. They have 3 beautiful boys Quest, Koby, and Kylan. We were able to go and visit them last summer and had the funnest family trip we have been on. Jon and Ashley are motivated, strong, kind, loving, and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. There is no doubt that with Jon's fun loving personality, commitment, and genuine concern for everyone around him that he is going to be an AMAZING Doctor. Jon is also a great listener. I love these guys so much and hope that they will be able to move a little closer to home someday. So here's to you Jon and Ashley for making it through!!!







On a side note, Nels and I had a great weekend together getting away and being able to hang out together. We got to Seattle at 7:30 pm on Friday night and me, Nels, mom, dad, Chelsie, and Jon (he flew in from Boise at 7:30 also so we got to hook up at the airport) we all went to eat at Bennihauna's (not sure if I spelled that right). If anyone ever has a chance to eat there it is sooo yummy and very entertaining. The chef cooks your food right in front of you. Then on Saturday we had Jon's graduation at 10 and then Ashley put on a really nice reception/going away party for him from 1-3. After that Nels, mom, Chelsie and I went to do a little shopping and we met up with Ben and Lauraleah and their kids and went to the Cheesecake factory for dinner. It was dad's birthday on Saturday so my little neice Taylor told our waiter that it was her grandpa's birthday (we were all threatened with our life if we told anyone it was his birthday, but you can't get mad at the granddaughter right?). Ashley's family was also in town so we ran back to Jon and Ashley's to visit and say goodbye and flew home Sunday morning. It was a quick trip, but well worth it. We had fun and I am so glad we could be there to support Jon.

P.S. Thank you Chase and Krista for staying with the kids. I know they had a great time partying with you!!!