Sarah's Room

A while ago we moved Sarah into a toddler bed and I re-decorated her room. Her bedding is pink and brown with flowers. Here are a few pictures!

My sweet friend Jara painted this beautiful cross for Sarah's room! I love it so much!

She has a little play kitchen in her room. As you can see she has fun playing with it- and all of it's accessories! She's very proud of herself when she wakes up in her big girl bed! She's a sweetie!

Visiting with my grandparents

I feel so fortunate to still have both of my grandmothers in my life & one grandfather. They live in the Baton Rouge area. I get to see them several times a year. This year was special becuase I got to be with both of my grandmas for their birthdays!

Some of the girls from our family met in Shreveport to celebrate Mamaw's birthday (my moms mom). Some gambled. Some shopped! We all ate a lot! We lauged a lot and just had a great time together! Most of my memories about Mamaw revolve around food- does that tell you anything about our family! ha ha! Really though, the reason for that is that she is a gourmet chef! She's been a homemaker for 58 years so she's had lots of practice!! She got married when she was 18 and then had five children! Now that I am a mom & a homemaker myself, I think of her so often and am so thankful to have such a wonderful example to follow! She is so precious to me, I love you Mamaw!

My Grams (dad's mom) means the world to me too! She is the sweetest, most giving person I've ever known! Everyone who knows her loves her! She's just fun to be around! We've always had a close relationship. She was married to my Gramps and they had seven children- five of them were boys! Anyway, this year the kids and I went to visit her on her birthday weekend. It was fun spending time with her. I'm so thankful that my kids get to know her too. She's precious to me too! I love you Grams!

While I'm on the subject of grandparents I'll tell you about my grandpa too! I have learned lots of life lessons from Papaw! He is someone who takes what life hands him and just makes the best of it! He has a positive outlook on life and just enjoys every day! He knows all there is to know about computers! He loves history and geneology. I could sit and visit with him for hours! Papaw is very special to me too! I love you Papaw!

Sarah's funny conversations

I just wanted to write down some of Sarah's new cute words & phrases so I don't forget them. She's been saying "sure" a lot lately instead of yes. (Like in response to things like- are you ready for dinner, need a new diaper, etc.) She's also been repeating random phrases that she has heard people say. Like when I came out of my room after getting dressed for the day she excitedly said "You got dressed! All by yourself!" This afternoon she told me "I need dinner. I so hungry." Then when I was making the dinner she said "You make dinner, I so proud of you." Also, like any girl, she loves getting gifts. If I get something for her and show it to her she makes the cutest expression & says something like "I'm so excited." I was going to let her pick out a baby doll at the dollar store. I asked her if she wanted the pink one or purple one. She said she wanted "all of them." The funniest thing was last night she was taking a bath. I left the room and came back with a new bath toy for her. It was just some measuring cups to play with in the tub. She made a weird face then said "Oh.my.gosh. That is so RUDE!" :) I have no idea why she said that but it was too funny!

Cutie being 2!

Have you ever seen a cuter (or messier!) pouty face?
This is what happens when you eat ice cream and your mean, mean daddy tells you not to touch the couch.

I know! It's pretty rough around here. I think somebody better call a grandparent, quick, before this goes any farther! :)

The Garrett Inn

One of Adam's favorite things to do these days is "play hotel." I guess any man would like this game! He either lays on the couch watching tv or lays in his bed in his robe. Then he calls for room service to bring him food & drinks! It started as him wanting a real drink one day but now it's usually a pretend game! Sometimes it takes a while for room service to get there. The hotel is short staffed- the room service waitress also happens to be head of houeskeeping! ha ha! Luckily for Adam (our favorite guest), we allow dogs at this hotel. He has this cute little puppy that follows him where ever he goes! The hotel offers other annemities like a play area full of toys, a movie watching room and a resturant. We'd love to have you for a visit sometime!

Happy Birthday Baylee!

Our niece Baylee turned TEN this week! I can't believe she is ten years old! I remember when she was born. It's been fun watching her grow up and be a part of her life. The family came over tonight for a little party for her. We ate pizza, had a purse shaped cake & played a game. There was even dancing at the party. We had two sleepy kiddos when it was over! It was a fun night! Happy Birthday Bay! We love you!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the Garrett's!

Well I didn't like the way 2009 ended. I spent my day with two very sick little monkeys. Poor babies- today was just miserable. We were hoping to get together with friends but we ended up staying home on the couch. I did break out the party hats (you know I did!) We counted down, said Happy New Year (early) and tucked them in bed. Now I am up late because I wanted to try a new recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls. The idea was I'd make them tonight & just heat them up in the morning but I didn't mean to wait till after midnight to get started! While they are baking, I thought I'd wish you all a Happy New Year!

It's officially 2010! That's crazy! I decided tonight that the reason that seems so crazy to me is- I don't remember when the 80's started, I don't remember when the 90's started but I DO remember when the 2000's started and it does NOT seem like that long ago. I guess time flies when you're having fun. And these past ten years have been soooo much fun! I was also thinking about how much my life has changed over the past ten years. This time ten years ago I was a college student being supported by my parents (that was nice!), dating a boy named Jacob :) (he was alright I guess!) I was a new Christian. I had gone to church my whole life but it was around that time that our family started visiting a "non-denominational" church where I learned that it really wasn't about my religion but my relationship with God that mattered to Him. It sounded so much simpler and easier to understand and I made the decision to follow Him wherever he led. That was certainly the best decision I ever made. He has blessed me beyond what I ever could have imagined! Since ringing in 2000, I graduated from college, became a teacher, married the love of my life, did lots of traveling, became an aunt (twice), had a precious baby boy, and began my dream job of being a stay-at-home mom. We found a wonderful church (The Met), got baptized, met some of my best friends, had a sweet baby girl...these have been the most amazing ten years! It's kind of bittersweet that they are gone. But at the same time I look forward to seeing what God has planned for our family for the next ten years! I'm sure they will fly by too! Happy New Year to all of my friends and family! I'm thankful to have each of you in my life!