From Oceans to Rivers

Team Griffin on the morning of the great move. Milo had no idea what was about to happen...

After traveling many miles, we are now settling in to our new home in Memphis, Tennessee. We absolutely LOVE it here! We will definitely miss having our own house, living so close by to many family members, the beach, our church, and the friends we made in FL. However, we feel so blessed to have had such a wonderful start to our 4 year tenure (or longer) in Memphis. My mom and sister Katie came with us to help us get moved in to our townhouse. They were such a big help! Moving is so much more work than you plan for ahead of time. Although, if you're smart enough to accept help, it isn't so bad! Thankfully, we had sweet family and neighbors that made moving out and moving in much easier. Ecclesiastes 4:9 says "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work." This verse is so true, but I say four are better than two when it comes to moving! :)

Leaving our home in FL. Nice grass!

The drink of champions

We still have a little unpacking to do, but we really are down to the decorating details- the fun part! Our townhouse- lovingly dubbed "The House"-is part of a newer development in the South End/Arts District of downtown Memphis. We are surrounded by many older factories that have been renovated to be unique lofts and condo living spaces. The downtown trolley, farmers' market, and the Mississippi River are all only a couple blocks away from us! Kent, my Mom, Katie, and I all took a walk along the Mississippi River at sunset the other night. So much fun! There is a beautiful park that runs along the river that is accessible right by our house! We are very excited about this new home God has blessed us with. Milo (our kitty) enjoys "The House" too. This is his first experience with wooden stairs, and first time in Tennessee. He bounds up and down the stairs like it's a game- so cute!

Coming into Nashville in perfect formation

GRIFFINews: Volume 2

July 21 - Brand new TV delivered! Kent's favorite day so far :)

July 22 - Griffin parents arrive for their first visit to The House

July 25 - Third Sunday church hopping

August 2 - Dental school begins, Sleeping-in ends

August 17-22 - Kelly travels to Seattle for Robby and Kendahl's wedding