CHRISTMAS FROM THE PORCH

Greetings of this Blessed Season from our porch in Liberty Hill, Texas!

We are a blessed people, and you can see that our tribe continues to increase.

The Matthew Griffins are dealing with the most recent Midland oil boom, the blessings and curses that come with that kind of growth. Morgan just turned 7, learning the piano and devouring reading material far beyond his years. Emma is reading like a 4th grader and movin' on. Viola is just enjoying being the darling baby sister, and does well at taking advantage of all that time of life has to offer!

The Ryan Hopkins's are happy nomads, blessed to have work and going where the job needs them. Currently they reside in Wichita, Kansas, and getting to enjoy some snow days. Kate keeps us entertained daily by posting on fb the latest quotes and activities from Mercedes and Evangeline.

We send heartfelt wishes that you will pause during the season, reflect on the miracle of 'God With Us', and make room in your hearts to welcome the 'Child of Promise', even Messiah, the One Who can give you new life, and forever change your heart.

Love,

Wes and Jan Griffin

Morgan's Seventh

We got to make our annual trek to Midland to participate in celebrating Morgan's seventh birthday. We are so proud of our oldest grandchild!

 The festivities begin with the extended family converging on Midland, and helping Ashleigh prepare for the party. Tacie and I pitch in to make the 'spider bites' of oreos with legs of licorice.

 And we always find something for the guys, since they seem to have an abundance of hot air!

 The theme this year is 'Avengers', and we're almost ready.

 But when the guests arrive, some of those girls just aren't going to stick with the theme when there are an abundance of princess dresses to try on!

 Morgan gives it a good blast to get every candle out.

 We joked about all the red-heads! A good looking bunch of party guests!

 Morgan enjoyed opening his gifts.

 Thor walks among us! Watch out for that hammer.

 The proud grandparents, Wes and Jan Griffin, Tacie and Randy Motz, with Viola, Emma and Morgan.

 Matthew, Ashleigh, and the birthday boy, Morgan.

 Morgan is a pretty serious piano student. We'll send out the invitations when he's scheduled at Carnegie!

Emma has taken off with her reading, and Viola appreciates it.

It is a wonderful time to spend with our family, and we are so thankful for that.