Christmas 2008

The "official" picture.


After gift opening . . .


He seemed pleased.

With Santa!

Before gift opening . . .all is calm, all is bright!

he also seemed proud of the job he did helping to decorate the tree!

School Pictures

Griffin's school pictures from Pre-K.

Such a Little Man!

Thanksgiving 2008

Griffin loves making his own pizza!


On Thanksgiving Griffin loved Uncle Adam's handcuffs!

and all the good food that Uncle Peter made!

Halloween 2008 . . . Spiderman Returns!

Halloween this year saw a reprise of Griffin as Spiderman. He was offered a new costume, but there was no need since "Spiderman is the best superhero!"


This year Griffin got to Trick-or-Treat with the big kids! Here is he with Alex and Joey.


Brendan, Alex, Joey and Griff stop for a rest on someone's lawn!


There was the annual parade at school. . .

as well as the annual visit to Aunt Clara's.

This year saw a new trick-or treater . . .Griffin's cousin Ryan as a little monkey!

It is kinda tough to see the curb with this mask on!

Visiting with Sitti!

Griffin's grandmother is visting from Colorado.


Griffin is really enjoying the time with her.


He also enjoyed lunch at the ball park recently (gotta love B&F!).

A Boy and an MP3 Player

Michael got Griffin an MP3 player and loaded up some classic rock for him to listen to . . . here he is listening (and dancing) to The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again"!
Technology is certainly a wonderful thing!

First Ride Videos

First Two-Wheeler Ride

First Pony Ride

First Elephant Ride (he is the one at the front!)

Visiting

Griffin visited his great-grandmother last week.


He also visited the Southwick Zoo and made some new friends . . . like this tortoise.


Griffin is the one at the front of the elephant!


Things that don't move can be fun to sit on . . .


But he seemed to enjoy the moving things more!
I have some videos to post later . . . stay tuned!

It's a Boy's Life . . .

Griffin's Rookie Season Official Photo


Summer Session School Photo I


Summer Session School Photo II


We set up Griffin's pool at Aunt Clara's house so that Jesus could preside over the washing of the feet . . .


and some summer relaxation!

Uncle Peter gives good swimming lessons!

Friends and Family

This past week was spent with friends and family . . .


Griffin makes friends where ever he goes, and one of them at Dunkin Donuts let Griff sit on his motorcycle!


Ryan Alexander was Christened this weekend . . .


Look who is taking it all in right behind Father Cuenin.


The Christening party was fun for Griff because he got to play with his cousins: Nicky, Angelo, Samantha and Valentina!


Samantha likes the camera!

The Aquarium

We made a trip to the New England Aquarium this week.
Griffin made friends with a horseshoe crab . . .


and got up close and personal with a shark!


He enjoyed being able to touch the various sea creatures.


Got a long way to go to be as tall as a Sand Tiger Shark!

4 Years Old!

On Griffin's actual birthday he wanted to go to Chuck E Cheese's for dinner.


He played just about every game there . . .


and really enjoyed it!


We had his family party yesterday. Check out the new Chef's hat and shades!

A good time was had by all...

And another year has gone by!

The happiest birthday guest!

A Positive Spin . . .

Last weekend Michael and our friends Constantine, Joy and Michael K rode their bikes in an event called, "A Positive Spin for ALS". Michael and Joy rode 20 miles, Constantine and Michael K rode 75 miles. Constantine's aunt Annie has ALS, and we have unfortunately seen first hand just how devastating this disease (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) can be. The money raised in this event is used to benefit over 200 patients locally as well as research world-wide. Great Job guys!!


The riders and their cheering section!


This past week we also spent a day at Good Harbor beach in Gloucester.


Griffin left his mark in the sand . . .


and really enjoyed the water!