Griffin is 7!

I pray often for the strength required to raise my strong-willed, inquisitive, and unbelievably brave boy. We are thankful for every loud, fun-filled day with him. I can't believe that he is 7, but I'm so proud that he is my handsome first born.

Weight: 51lbs - 50th percentile

Height: 48in - 51st percentile

BMI - 51st percentile

McClenahans were in town for his actual birthday dinner for the first time ever. 

I made him do an entire little photo session in the driveway for the invite photo:

The benefit to having a summer birthday, is the almost guarantee of a pool party!

Griffin did something really cool this year. Since he was having a pool party at the city pool and wanted to invite a ton of friends, we made a deal that he would not get that many gifts. Instead, he chose to include a letter in his invitation, asking everyone to bring items for Operation Christmas Child. 

A week or so after the party, we scheduled to go to the church and assemble boxes. 

And here is his 7 year old interview......in all its glory.....

Summer visit from the McClenahans!

The McClenahans came to Missouri in July, which was a real treat. Even better was that the reason for the extra visit was for Peyton to stay in MO for a week of "Grandma Camp". We got a little time with her at our house and enjoyed every minute of it. She may have been born in the city, but she's a country girl at heart!

Before she left, Grandma Kathi organized a birthday celebration for her. I also got the privilege of driving her back to STL to meet Justin and fly home.