Here's a video of one of my swings in NYC

Blues Game:: A view from the owner's box

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to visit Mary Martha at the Blues game and took a picture of us in the owner's box. The game was intense. We scored a goal with 5 minutes left to beat the New York Rangers and move one step closer to making the playoffs. Go Blues!

Mother's Golf Progress

For Christmas Santa brought mother a new set of golf clubs. Now she has no excuse to beat Papa G by next year. She was a little surprised!

Golf Outing :: Quail Creek with Papa G, Jon, and Mother

After numerous unsuccessful attempts to get mother to play golf with us we finally got her this past Saturday. We planted flowers and cleaned up the house so she could go with us. Turns out mom is pretty good. We all had an enjoyable round. Papa G better watch out... Mother guaranteed that next year at this time she could beat him. This next year should be fun.

Golf Outing :: Forest Park Golf Course with Jon and Papa G

This golf outing was a couple weeks ago. In preparation for the state golf tournament, where Jon was going to compete, we went golfing at Forest Park. Jon and I are in the picture above with the Art Museum in the background. Our tee time was at 6:32 a.m. Of course, we started playing around 6 a.m. (Got to love Papa G) It was a little soggy on the course but a beautiful day. Jon beat me on the front nine but I came back and beat him by a stroke on the back with a 36. The greens were in great condition.

For the first time in my life I heard bag pipes while playing a round of golf. It was pretty neat and made me feel like I was in Scotland. We'll have to think about getting a bagpiper for the Fred Farmer 4th of July Classic. Overall, I'm glad we woke up so early and had a memorable experience on the course.

Jonathan's Graduation

Jonathan was the last of the Nile and Wendy Griffiths' clan to graduate from Lindbergh High School. I almost didn't make it to the event. That night, the singles branch was having a temple night and I was planning on attending until Jon put me on a guilt trip and I changed my mind. (I think he's been spending too much time with Grandma Farmer:) The ceremony was a little long but worth it to see Jon walk.

I thought the guy announcing his name sounded like the teacher in Ferris Bueller's Day Off; Bueller..Bueller..Bueller. Mr. Rudolf, our neighbor and member of the school board, came over to take the picture with Jon. Congrats Bro!

Jonathan's Eagle Scout Ceremony

To prepare for the Ceremony Jon and I were in charge of making some Reeses peanut butter cookies. We made a lot and decided to make a pile of the wrappers to help visualize how many wrappers we used. Jon ate a few of the peanut butter cups along the way and towards the end wasn't feeling too good.


Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Gloria all made it to Jon's ceremony held in the Firth's garage. They braved the stormy weather and were the life of the party.


This is when Jon and Tyler officially became Eagle Scouts. It was a memorable evening.