Griffin Family

 This week has been busy but I didn't take many pictures of what was going on! Sunday we were supposed to have tithing settlement, but it was cancelled. Andy was home not feeling well so it worked out!   Monday was our company Christmas Party. We went to Bundy's Brazilian Steakhouse. It is $$$.  Lunch time $30/head. We got them to include a drink in that price but it's usually another $3 for the drink. Plus tip. It is kind of a fun cool concept though. It is "experience" dining.  There is an all you can eat salad bar and they bring you rolls. Then there are about 9 types of grilled meat that they bring around one at a time and serve you a bite or two. The final round is pineapple from the grill. This year we combined lots of departments so there was about 20 of us. It was a fun experience. It's a place that I'll go to if someone else is paying, but it's too $$$ for me!! Tuesday we went to Porkbelly's restaurant with Ben and Laura and Gpa. Andy had ...

Andy reading to the girls Ellie posing! DJ helping in the kitchen Gonna start on Wednesday since last week went long! haha. Wednesday the kids started arriving for Thanksgiving. Bryce and Marlee, of course, were already in town, staying over at the Thatcher's house. Dallas and Kayla arrive early afternoon. Holly and Erik went up north so they were coming Thursday, as was Aj.  Ellie helping prep for Thanksgiving The kids arrived and everybody ran around to let off some energy. At dinner time we were going to go to Angelica's for dinner...only they closed at 4 p.m. And we went over a little after 6. Oopsy!  Ended up heading over to Don Pedros and getting a party platter. We had to wait a bit but it was yummy and we had plenty of food.  Thursday, Kayla had a long list of things to do starting early and taking all day.  She made quite the feast. We tried to help a little but mostly she did it all and we tried to corral the kids. (that is not easy!  There are 4 and t...

Taking care of dad while I work! It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks -- so I'm trying to remember what's happened to update the blog!   Yes sir, yes sir Three cans full! Every Sunday I try to talk to my dad and Suzanne. We usually talk for about an hour just to catch up and let them know I love them and am thinking of them. Suzanne has been a trooper taking care of dad as he continues to deteriorate from Louie body dementia. I've asked her if we need to put him in a home and she continues to say it's not time and she's taking care of things. Admirable.  With that being said, Dad made a comment recently that he didn't understand why he hadn't seen anyone for such a long time. In all fairness, it has been awhile. I think I went up a couple months ago and neither Becky or Ruth have visited since. So I really felt like I needed to be a better daughter and get up there and visit.  As soon as I walk in the door... Books! Besides that, Suzanne could really us...