Griner Christmas 2014
We’ve
had a busy year on our Yellow Brick Road, always something to do and places to
go. A summer of musicals, water parks,
and days at the lake! Turtle and frog catching,
exploring, camping as a family and sailing for the first time! The kids enjoyed their weekend turn at
Grandpa/Grandpa Griner’s house, cooking on the fire pit, playing board games,
and watching the Royals in the playoffs and World Series!
Andy
(35) Enjoys working at Garden Terrace, his patients, and co-workers. He played the guitar for Ainsley’s
kindergarten class and the kids loved listening to the new songs he has written!
He went to the Monday Night Football game with his brother Nate, big win! He also went on a couple of elementary field
trips!
Aubrey
(10) Knows who she is and what she stands for.
She loves to write stories, draw, and go to activity days. She joined Choir and made the Student Council,
which keeps her very busy. She HAS to pack her own lunch and
pick out her own clothes. She loves bike
riding and playing tetherball!
Caleb
(9) Went to scout camp for the first time (rain, tornado weather, AND shine),
loves skateboarding, reading, playing basketball, and running fast. He enjoys science and cool planes/jets. Grandpa Griner took him fishing for the first
time and he caught some big ones!!!
Ainsely
(7) Is a dreamer, a pretender, and a dancer.
She loves everyone, loves to dance, and loves food! She loves school, homework, and helping
others. She has had a blast playing soccer
this year and recently started gymnastics!
She participated in the high school mini cheer camp and cheered at the
high school football game!
Tate
(5) Is easy to please, strong willed, and always dirty. He loves to explore, swim, and can get into
mischief so quickly it makes me scared to turn around! He loves his grandparents, preschool teacher,
and always has something in his hands or pocket!
Winston
(1) Family favorite, giant fat beast, and lazy.
He likes to play tetherball, skate board, and play keep away ball…we all
love to watch him! He is Tate’s right
hand man for exploring and trouble! He
is loveable and affectionate and our family wouldn’t be the same without him!
Sara (29)
This year I learned that volunteering in kindergarten is rewarding and I love
every minute of it! I learned that being
pregnant while having older children isn’t easier it’s just a different kind of
busy with extra hustle and bustle! I
learned that snow in May is not my friend and snow in early November well…no
kind words. I learned how much I love
watching my children participate in musicals, sports, and receive awards. I learned that being called to serve in Young
Women’s isn’t scary and it is a blast. I
learned (but haven’t discovered) that there has to be an easier way than hours
of Common Core with your kids, if I leave my boots out Winston will eat them,
and I love a house full of people! I
learned that through loss comes strength and love, through gospel lesson
preparation comes personal strength and compassion, and through silence comes
the ability to learn and grow. I can’t
wait to be 30!
With
all the after school activities, swimming fun, and play dates we are adding one
new adventure to our daily lives…a baby boy in early 2015. We are excited to welcome a new little
person/personality into our family because after all…There is no place like
home!
Love,
Andy,Sara,Aubrey,Ainsley,Tate, and Winston
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