Dear Griffin,

0.Whew…I have some catching up to do! If my lack of ability to write a post with every month shows you anything, it’s that we are busy-bees! You are on the go, go, go On June 18th, four days after you turned 7 months old, you crawled for the first time! You and I were [...]

He hates going to sleep, but he LOVES waking up!

Hi baby, One year ago today, I was sitting at my desk at work, probably with one thing on my mind…you. I didn’t know it would be YOU yet though. We had been talking with Erin and Aaron for a few weeks, emailing questions and answers back and forth trying to get to know each [...]

Hey little buddy, We’ve been in California for a couple days visiting Erin & Aaron, and you’ve made sure there hasn’t been a dull moment the whole time. We went swimming at Erin’s house- you looked pretty cool in your Lightning McQueen floaty. I looked like a dad with my farmer’s tan and lack of [...]

“Griffin, you just make people’s day better just by being present”. The assistant at our chiropractor’s office said this to you today. I think it’s the nicest compliment you’ve ever received. You are such a happy baby, freely giving smiles to people you are around. You’ve got the best smile. Daddy says it’s like “little [...]

Dear Griffin, You were circumcised yesterday, so I couldn’t think of a better title for this letter than PAIN. “Do you want to come into the room and watch as he’s circumcised.” I’ve never answered a question faster. “No. No way. No, no, nope, nuh-uh.” You screamed so loud. We couldn’t sit still so we [...]

My sweet Griffin, Today is Thanksgiving Day, your first holiday, which I find quite fitting. Since you’ve been here, every day has felt like Thanksgiving, so it feels sort of silly to set apart one special day to give thanks. You are 11 days old today and have been home with Daddy and I for [...]

Hi sweet boy! Well, we just got home from an amazing weekend in California visiting Erin and Aaron and their families. There is so much I want to tell you about what we experienced and who these incredible people are that are bringing you into this world and into our lives. I loved getting time [...]

We drove out to California yesterday to meet your birth parents Erin and Aaron! We love them already. They’re making such a huge/difficult decision, but we know that they’re doing this because they truly want what is best for you. The fact that they think that WE are the best for you is the most [...]

Hey baby boy I got you these 3 books this week! I love to read, and I’m hoping you will too. I love Shel Silverstein books! They were my favorites growing up. I don’t remember ever reading ANY of Dr. Suess’ books as a kid. I probably had them read to me, but I can’t [...]