Happy Birthday!

Happy 29th birthday to the best "Dada" in the world!

First Dress!

My good friend from work, Elizabeth, gave me little girl Lyons' first dress today as a gift and upon opening it I got very emotional! Its pink and it has little bloomers! I can't thank E enough, it was very sweet of her. As you can tell by his big smile, Griffin thinks so too! Thanks again Elizabeth!

ITS A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!

Shocked, estatic, elated...to name a few emotions. We cannot wait to welcome a little girl into our family this Spring and feel incredibly blessed. Happiness is the best way to describe it I suppose. We couldn't believe it when we saw the images this morning and most importantly she is developing wonderfully and right on track. Happiness....

So Sweet

Griffin watched a video of his cousin, Gavin, on the internet with me yesterday and started kissing him through the computer without any prompting. He is very excited to be able to live with him for 2 weeks next month when they are in town!

Wipeout

This video is a little dark, so sorry. Griffin was having a very fun time chasing his dad around the moving boxes we have all over our house. No one was injured in the wipeout at the end!

Kisses

In this video you will see how Griffin has learned that he wants his "boo boo"s kissed. It doesn't matter to him that these injuries have long since passed and healed, he still remembers them! You can also see him give his little brother/sister a kiss, which he does every night before bed now.

Changing Seasons

Burger Farm

We went to Burger Farm to pick some pumpkins today. They had their fall festival happening so we also rode some rides, took a hayride and had lunch there. Griffin's favorite part was enjoying the sucker he won while screaming at the cows. Too bad I didn't get a picture of that!

Serious Work

Griffin and his mom got an easel for $2 at a rummage sale last weekend and we have been putting it to good use lately. He is very serious about his work and rarely smiles or laughs while painting. He calls it "draw"ing which is pretty cute. Please excuse the moving boxes behind him, although there will be more of those to come!

Day at the Farm

The whole Gunderson crew headed to the Crittenden family farm to celebrate Griffin's great grandpa's 80th birthday today. We all had a blast. Griffin took his first tractor ride, we took a long hike to the river, played in the creek, roasted marshmallows, played tackle football with the cousins and ate lots of wonderful food. Griffin didn't even make it to the end of the driveway before his eyes were shut. That is always a good determinant to whether it was a fun day or not!

Shaving Cream Fun

I let Griffin play with about one half of a container of shaving cream the other night before bathtime. He had fun but after about 10 minutes he asked me to turn the water on (by grunting and pointing to the water since he cannot say that word yet) and he then rinsed himself off. Apparently it wasn't too fun!
In house news...our house is pretty much finalized as sold. The inspection was done, we are doing what needs to be done, and the appraiser came today. In one month we will be moving out!
However, where we are headed is yet to be determined. More than likely to my wonderful parents' house who offered us a place to stay until we can find a home of our own. We are being slightly picky right now as we want to find the "perfect" place for us since we know we will be there for a while. We have gone to many showings and open houses but very few have met the standards of our family. I will keep you updated :)

Funny Guy

Here is the fake laugh in action, complete with the nose crinkle and and all.

Cousinly Love

Smiley

Griffin has been extra smiley and giggly lately and we have loved it. EVERYTHING is funny to him, and he either laughs for real or does his fake laugh. Either way it has made us pretty happy lately, too.

Falloween at Coney Island

Jammin'

Griffin now wants an I-Pod for Christmas.

Fall is Here!

Griffin enjoyed sitting by the fire, drinking his milk before bedtime last night. As it gets colder outside this is one our favorite "chilly weather" activities.