10 Grigg Moments in 2014

February, I went back to work at Cabela's with Benji. In doing so, Tristin became the latest fit model for their toddler clothes. 

May, Tristin started walking. We have yet to be able to keep up with him since. 

May 31st, we celebrated Tristin's first birthday. 

4th of July, we spent with week in Utah and Idaho visiting family and friends. It felt like we had never truly left. 

September, we decided we were ready for a new adventure and made the move to Texas. We are so excited to be here. 

October, Benji and Tristin took their first father/son trip and attended Benji's brother's wedding in Denver.

Halloween.

December, Tristin got his first haircut. He no longer looks like a baby. 

Santa was not a hit this year. 

But Christmas morning was. 

We are so grateful for the adventures and lessons learned this past year and are so excited to see what 2015 has in store for us!

Weekend Recap.

Saturday after driving down to Utah

I spent the afternoon with my Dad and brother.

I am always entertained by the conversations

that happen with my brother around.

As we were leaving church on Sunday

two people in a row made comments

about my brother and I being married.

It was awkward.

Sunday evening I picked Benji up from the airport.

Post and pictures soon to come.

On the drive back he talked me ear off with stories.

He even made a list of all the things he wanted to tell me about.

Very unlike my husband.

It made me laugh. 

Monday morning was spent going back to school shopping

for Benji.

I actually got more stuff than he did.

Our loot.

For lunch before we left we went to my Uncle's house.

My cousin asked Benji for them to shoot his BB gun together.

Benji and Garion wearing their safety glasses.

Can never be too careful? 

I guess.

Weekend Recap.

For the first weekend in months, or ever,

Benji didn't have to work.

Not at all on Friday.

Not at all on Saturday.

Not at all on Sunday.

I was like a little kid in a candy store having him with me all weekend.

Friday, of course, we saw the new Harry Potter movie.

No questions there.

Saturday, we attended my office's company picnic.

We had such a blast.

Benji even rode the mechanical bull.

Sunday, we drove to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Benji had never been there and it had been years since I had been there.

Speaking of candy stores. We found the cutest one in Jackson...

Lately.

This past weekend I was able to go to Denver

to spend sometime with Benji and his family.

We had so much fun together,

like we always do.

And it was good to be back with Benji again,

even if it was just for a short amount of time.

Lessons learned and experiences

from the weekend

consisted of:

1. Never go to the DAV again with Larina, Grandma Richards, and

Benji.

If I ever go again it will be with just Molly.

Benji grew up shopping at thrift stores.

The DAV, particularly.

I have heard a many stories about him being there while he was growing up

and I wanted to see what it was like.

So, I convinced us all to go.

End Result: We were there way to long. We found too much random stuff.

Benji tried to convince me we needed this fine china he found there

instead of the ones we registered for. I didn't buy his convincing.

2. If girl gives advice on another girl, especially in the dating area. Listen and heed.

3. Trying to get a raincheck at Target for a dresser that was on sale, when they weren't sold out.

And the manager caught us.

We weren't really sure what to say.

4. You can be warm being on the tramp with a million blankets

even though its freezing.

5. I got Benji's ring awhile ago through someone Benji knew in Idaho Falls.

Since, I wasn't up there after it was ready he just went

and picked it up,

but I made him promise not to look at it until we were together.

So, we finally were able to look at it together.

6. I finally got to meet Cassidy!

Cassidy got home from his mission in Italy on Black Friday,

so this was the first time we were able to meet.

It was fun to be able to spend some time with him

and get to know him.

7. Saturday, Larina and Molly graciously threw a bridal shower

for me!

We had a lot of fun while everyone was together.

(Notice his ring on his left hand. He wore it pretty much all weekend long.)





I think this is becoming one of my favorite pictures of us.

22 days!

Thanksgiving Week.

Dress got picked up then taken to get alterations.

I can't wait to finally have it have it.

After many phone calls to Stylart and UPS

all of the announcements

finally got delivered.

Then most of the announcements

got put together.

I can't wait for them to finally get in the mail.

Benji and I registered. Target and Dillards.

We had an interesting experience

at both places, but so much fun at the same time.

Benji got into registering just as much as I did.

Seeing him get excited got me even more excited about it all.

I am so blessed to have someone who cares about me

and all our home decor.

Benji is almost a true Texan.

He tried true Texas BBQ, Blue Bell ice cream,

had a kolache for breakfast,

driven and dealt with crazy Texas roads and people.

Thanksgiving dinner was spent with my Mom's family

in Dallas,

which is always an interesting experience,

but still fun.

Copper, our dog, now has a new best friend

(which is hard to make happen).

I know Benji is excited to come again in February

to be reunited with his new friend.

Met with the wedding planner and DJ

to finalize stuff with them for February!

83 days!

Had lunch with a friend from high school and her boyfriend.

Oh, how I loved catching up with her.

Benji and JT had a blast spending time together also.

Bought Hobby Lobby out on

black frames.

Came up with even more decor ideas for our apartment

after we get married.

Took Benji to the airport early,

for him to be in Denver

when his brother got home from his mission.

I may or may not have shed a tear or two

when I dropped him off.

I was on cloud nine the whole time he was here.

I can't wait for the time to come again when I get to be with him everyday,

like I am used to.

Cut down the Christmas tree.

(Pictures will be coming soon.)

Saw Harry Potter.

Now, dreading going back to a normal week.

Halloween Surprise.

I had the best halloween,

really one of the best weekends.

On Friday about 9:30,

I had the best person peek his head around my door

to see what I was doing.

Benji surprised me and came down from Rexburg

to spend the weekend with me.

The rest of the weekend consisted of spending time

with our families and just being together

laughing, and doing random things.

Benji's new favorite store is Ikea.

I am now craving the burrito bowl from Chipotle

and animal style fries from In-N-Out burger.

I will definitely being going

to both places again soon.

Rexburg

This past weekend I made a trip to Rexburg.

Shortly, after arrival I remembered why I graduated early.

Friday it was 40. Yes, 40 in September.

All day. On top of being super windy.

I was able to get a lot accomplished while I was there.

Able to get some things worked out with one of my old teachers.

Worked out some things with the school.

For my wedding I am getting my veil custom-made.

I was able to meet with the lady making it and get everything finalized.

I am super excited to see how it turns out.

Her company is called Miss Ruby Sue.

Check out her stuff. I love it.

She is also making the corsages and boutonnieres.

We were able to get the second band to my engagement ring picked up.

I love my ring.

Not only was I able to do all that but I was able to hang out with some friends.

But especially with my favorite person.

I loved it. I have so much fun when we are together.

He always keeps me guessing of what funny saying or thing is going to come next.

Now if only February 19th would hurry up.

5 months and 5 days.