Jenna Elizabeth Griffin

<3 Ms. Jenna Elizabeth Griffin <3

September 25,2009
6lb. 9oz.

19in. long







She is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen! She looks just like her mom. I am so lucky to have the worlds cutest niece.

I remember being at work when I got the call from my brother saying Ema was going to be having the baby in the next few hours. I was so excited! I was able to get off work and head to the hospital, and on my way to the hospital the song "I saw God today" came on and the only thing I could think of was how close he really is to us. I was lucky enough to be the first family member to meet her and to think that she came right from Gods presence was mind blowing. I couldn't take my eyes off of her! And to just see the look on my brothers face was priceless.

She is going to have all of us rapped around her little finger. And she is definitely going to be the princess of the family :)

Thanksgiving

So this week is Thanksgiving. I am super excited about this holiday, because its a time to gather with family and really think about what you're thankful for. The past couple of weeks at church or at FHE the topic has been about that. One lesson in Relief Society, the teacher was talking about making a list of what things you are thankful for. So here's mine....

1. My Mom - She is the most AMAZING person EVER!!! She is so strong and she is always
there for me.

2. My Dad - Along with my Mom, he is always there for me and knows how to make my day
10x's better!

3. Big Brother - My brother BJ is the best big brother! We get along so well and he is the best father and husband to his two kids.
4. Big Sister - My sis Mandy is very caring and uplifting. She is always there for any of us
siblings. She has the biggest heart.

5. Little Sister - My sis Candice is one of the funniest people I know! Even though shes not a
blonde, she sure acts like it! LOL

6. Little Sister - My sis Ali is my rock! Even though she is younger than me I look up to her so much! She is a very caring person!
7. Home - I love the fact that I have a nice home to live in. Its always so warm and I can feel so much love there
8. Aunts - I have so many aunts and they all love me! I know I can turn to them when I
need to.
9. Church - The place that feels like a home away from home. When I walk in I feel a warmth that cant be described
10. Temples - A place where families are together forever!

11. Grandparents - My grandparents are the best people ever! Caring, loving, and fun!

12. Jared Tucker - My nephew is the only boy who knows how to get to my heart and make me smile! I love him more than anything!

13. Jenna Elizabeth - The newest addition to the family and the cutest thing! She is going to be a heart breaker!

14. Friends - My friends have been there through my high and low times. Its through those times where I really know who I can call a friend.

15. Car - Without it I would be stranded in Maricopa...aka middle of no where!

16. Job - In this economy I am very lucky to have one!

17. Health - I've had a couple of hard months but when it comes down to it, I have been lucky with my health!

18. Prayer - The thing that gets me through my day. If I wasn't able to or didn't know how to pray I wouldn't be who I am!
19. Jesus Christ - My big brother and Savior!

20. Scriptures - Gives me knowledge of who I am and where I came from

21. Atonement - THE MOST AMAZING THING ANYONE HAS EVER DONE FOR ME!!!

22. Music - Can make my day turn completely around and put a smile on my face.
23. Ward Family - People who love you and share the same beliefs

24. Bishopric - The funnest people! Always willing to do anything for anyone
25. Prophets - Speaks truth and knows what I need to hear
26. Food - Gives me strength
27. Clothing - Keeps me warm
28. Priesthood - Just the fact that its here on the earth and that my dad and brother have it, is the greatest thing!
29. Doctors - I wouldn't be alive right now
30. Cousins - I have SO many cousins and all of them have a special place in my heart!

As this week goes on I know more things will come to my mind. Especially since I have a family reunion this week, and Ill be seeing and spending time with family I don't really see that often.

I CANT WAIT!!!!

WAY over due!!!!

I know this is WAY over due but I thought I would give an update on my crazy eye story...lol

So for those of you who didnt hear, back in June I was getting a cold and did everything I was supposed to to get rid of it. One morning I woke up to go to work and I noticed that when I looked to the left I saw double everything. I just thought that i didnt get enough sleep so i went along with my day. This went on for the next 2 days and then finally on that Friday I woke up and couldnt see straight at all!! My mom and I freaked out and I went to the doctors that day. My eye wouldnt even move to the left, I looked like I had a lazy eye.

When I got to the doctors, he didnt know what to do. He told me he was going to send me to get an emergency CAT Scan. Now to me when I hear of some one getting a CAT Scan I think something is majorly wrong with them. So I started to freak out. And I think the worse part was that my parents had just dropped me off at the doctors and was going to pick me up after. I called my dad and he didnt answer, I called the house phone and no one picked up, and then I texted Ali and she said she was going to come and be with me. I love my sister so much!!! She is always willing to do anything for me! She then text me back and said that my dad was on his way. When my dad got there he tried his hardest to comfort me. He even told me that it was a good sign that I wasnt drooling cause thats a sign that I didnt have a stroke or anything...LOL thats my dad for ya :)

The CAT Scan came back just saying that I had a sinus infection that was pinching a nerve in my eye. After I had taken the antibiotics and the sinus infection was gone I was still have double vision. So I went to several eye specialists, had 1 more CAT Scan, 1 MRI and no one could figure out what was wrong. They finally said they think it is something called 6th Nerve Palsy and that it would go away within 6months. That really freaked me out cause my job is all computers and I could only be away from work for 3months.

GOOD NEWS is I am back at work with 100% of my vision back and its only been 3 months since it all happened. Can I just say that these past 3months have been the hardest and most depressing time for me but I am soooo grateful for everything that has happened. All of this has made me realize how much I am grateful for my family and friends and for this wonderful gospel! I have recieved so many blessings from this. And I have the worlds best family! They were always willing to help me if I needed it, take me places, fly in from out of town just to be with me (THANK YOU MANDY!!!) and they were there when I needed some one to talk to.

I will NEVER forget what my mom said to me just a couple weeks ago...

"I am so glad to see my fun, happy and bright coming Kimber back!"

Candolisa and Qwuamma

Ok so my sister Candice wants me to write about how wonderful she is.....well....I dont think there is anything to write about LOL JK!!!



She is so awesome!! We get along so well its crazy. I know that I can always go to her when I need advice or when I just need to vent. She is truly one of my best friends!!



Friends forever BUT sisters for life!

Update on the knee!

So the knee problem that Ive been having since Feb hasnt gotten better. Ive had Xrays and MRIs done and the doctor told me that I have a tear in the cartilage inthe knee joint (which is like a hang nail...OUCH!) and my knee cap is off centered. Ive done 6 weeks of physical therapy and my doc told me that if that doesnt help then I have to go see an orthopedic surgoen....

Well last week I went to see the surgeon and he is sending me back to physical therapy for another 4 weeks and then we will talk about what they are going to do. When he told me that I was so upset!!! I mean if 6 weeks doesnt help, then why have me do 4 more?!

So starting this Friday, its back to paying $25 per visit (which I have to go 2 to 3 times a week!) for something that is a complete waste of my time :) .....thats a sarcastic smile LOL

Summer Time = Going Blonde

Im going blonder!!! Slowly but surely, Im getting there! It may not look lighter in the picture but its a change for me...LOL The next time I go to get my hair done, its going to alittle bit lighter :)

Making Some Progress....

So my little nephew Jared Tucker and I have this love-hate relationship...lol He wont ever come to me, or he tricks me by coming towards me then going to my mom who is right next to me. And he ALWAYS rolls his eyes at me when Im trying to talk to him or just out of the blue gives me a look that I know hes thinking "Are you kidding me?! Wow!"

BUT last night was different :-D

We went over to Bj and Emas house for Bjs bday last night and he actually was liking me!...lol We kicked around a soccer ball, and played fetch with a tennis ball (he was throwing and I was fetching...anything to get that boy to like me!) He was laughing and a good time. He even wanted me to hold him and when my mom went to get him, he turned her down!! For the 1st time EVER!!

Lets hope that when I babysit him tonight, its still the same!!! : ) Crossing my fingers!