Aspen Chaco

We had a fantastic anniversary weekend, but I am so busy with work that I don't have time right now to do a full post about our weekend. But I can sum it up with this:

Meet ASPEN!! Our new 7 week old boxer puppy! She is so cute and cuddly and very fun!! I wanted to name a puppy Chaco (which ties into Jimmy's anniversary gift to me), but she looks too feminine to be Chaco, so she is Aspen Chaco, but we'll just call her Aspen! :)

Life Is Good

See? My mug told me so this morning! This is me working, and freaking out about allllll the work I have to do. So, friends, you will hear from me after our anniversary this weekend when I am all caught up with photography and have just partied like a rock star with the best husband-of-361 days so far-EVER!! (4 days until our anniversary!!) But life really is good--and my goal in life is not to please people, but God-so the freaking out stops here.

"I am the One who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel." -Isaiah 41:14

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." -Colossians 4:17

KLG

Do you ever watch Kathie Lee and Hoda on Today?

As I sit in front of my computer and edit photos, I usually listen to music or get so into my work that I tune everything out and realize I've been sitting in silence for 2 hours-BUT from 10-11 I am watching the fourth hour of Today with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb-woman. I love it!

KLG wrote a children's book called "The Legend of Messy M'Cheany" and came to Houston for a book signing on Saturday. My mom called me last week to tell me about it and asked if I wanted to go. Of COURSE I said YES!

I liked KLG from having watched her on "Today" every morning, but after hearing her speak and getting to talk with her--I LOVE her!! I did not know she is a Christian and gives God ALL the glory for her success. She was quoting Scriptures that she knew by heart and was SUCH an encouragement to listen to. During the Q&A I brazenly asked 2 questions: 1) What is your favorite Chardonnay? (She told me it was Gaia & Rey's Gaja Chardonnay) and 2) Do you find it difficult to be so open about your faith on television? To which she talked about how she told the producers her condition to coming back to TV was that she had permission to talk openly and quote Scripture as she felt led. She said she has talked with the crew of the Today show (including Hoda!!) about Jesus! How awesome!!

Because we bought our tickets so early, we were 2nd in line to meet KLG! We had a nice chat with her as she signed all of our books and even told my mom to come feel how comfy her pants were that she plugged on the show! (The second pic is KLG telling mom to feel her pants!) hahah!

Thanks for the invite, Mom! :) Which celeb should we try to meet next?

P.S. 6 DAYS UNTIL OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY!!!

No More Funky Town!

Last post was way too depressing. I was in a funk. Part of me wants to delete it--but then I may forget the Lord's grace and redemption when I go back and read this (I hope I actually do that one day...)

We are happy and all is good on the Griffin frontier! I am grateful for the encouragement of my sweet husband. He always knows how to cheer me up and point me to the Lord when I need it most! It is JUNE!!!! HOORAY!!! This is the month we were married in almost one year ago!!! T-minus 11 days until our 1st ANNIVERSARY!!! :)

We are in the middle of totally renovating our bathroom--new tile shower, floor, tub surround--everything! Pictures to come! I've been so busy editing photos for the Strasburg Model Search that I haven't had much time for anything else!! Check out my new photography blog!!!! I did, however, manage to go for a walk this morning with my friend Elise and her 5 month old son Mac, which I desperately needed.

And just because I can't bear the thought of having 2 posts in a row without pictures--here are some pictures from Easter and Aggie Muster!! (I know, I'm way behind...and these are not in my usual collages)

Aggie Muster with the Griffins!

Jimmy and I made Easter baskets for each other, Lisa and her boyfriend Jerry since they stayed with us for Easter! :)

My mom gave everyone bunny ears in our baskets this year!! Isn't my husband handsome?

We spent the day at the Kemah Boardwalk with Jimmy's sister Laurie, BIL (brother in law) Patrick, and our cute cute niece Leila! (and McKinney baby #2 who is on the way) and Lisa and Jerry!! I had not been to the boardwalk in years! It was really fun!

The best part was the train ride!! Jimmy and Lisa photo-bombed this pic of the McKinneys!! :)

Lisa and Jerry took us out for dessert at the Melting Pot!! We stuffed our bocas and it was delicious!!