Time to post

Wow, it's been a while since I've posted. Life here in the Garrison household is getting back to normal. Mom and dad moved out at the beginning of this month, so we've spent the time from then getting our house back in order and things back where we want them. We're almost there!!

There are only 2 1/2 weeks left of school for the kids. I'm so glad they are almost done. That means less driving for me and more money saved. :)

As for me...I should be done sometime at the end of summer or beginning of the fall (I hope). Next week I start esthetics and I'm so excited.

Rick is on a leave of absence from school right now, he's taking care of the kids while I'm in school and then when I graduate, he gets to go back, maybe even full time.

Not much of an update, but not much has been going on here. We spend as much time as we can as a family when I'm not at school, we go on a lot of drives around Utah. The kids love it and so do Rick and I.

I'm going to try to post more often. We'll see if I can actually do it. :)

Jenn

Wow, it's been a while!!!

I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted here. I guess things have been a lot busier than I thought.
We're all doing great.
As for new things going on in our life:
Rick has gone back to school. He decided to go to school where I do, he's in the barbering program and LOVES it. Even though we go the same hours, we don't see each other very often. When he's in class learning new things, I'm on the floor doing hair. In a week or so he'll be out of class and on the floor doing hair...I'll be taking esthetics so I'll be in class. Just our luck! :)
Emily is doing great. She turned 11 last week, she's growing up so fast. She can't wait for her next birthday so she can go to Young Women's, she doesn't care for Primary much any more. She has decided that she wants to go to college in Gainsville, Florida to the Santa Fe teaching zoo.
Kelsey is growing up quickly also, she turned 9 in December. She's our artistist and peacemaker. Kelsey loves school and always gets straight A's.
Andrew is 6 and loves being in 1st grade. He's a smart little guy and gets upset if he can't do his homework as soon as he gets home from school. He hates to disappoint people.
As for me, I'm doing good and keeping busy. I've gone back to school full-time so that I can graduate earlier. I should graduate in August...I can't wait. Between school, Rick and the kids, I don't have time for anything else.
My mom and dad are still living with us, but are moving back to Oregon in May. They're going to Portland to live. When Rick graduates we'll also be moving to Oregon, but we're hoping to go back to the coast. I would prefer to move back to Coos Bay, however, that will depend on a job.
I love my parents, but to be honest...I can not wait to get my home back.
So, that is the life of us right now. I'll be back soon and post some pictures.

A day at the Utah State Fair

We spent the day at the Utah State Fair today and here are a few of our activities.
Andrew up close with the goat.

A goat wanted some attention and Emily was more than willing to give it. She loves animals.

Emily and a smiling goat.

Kelsey and the smiling goat.

Andrew and the smiling goat, but you can't see the goats teeth. Bummer.

A bunch of carrots!!

Emily and Andrew on the dragon roller coaster.

Kelsey on the roller coaster.

Emily and Andrew on another dragon ride.

The SLIDE!! They had a ball on this one. They loves racing each other to the bottom. Rick usually won...he cheated by being taller than the kids.

Andrew made it to the bottom.

Emily and Kelsey beat dad this time.

Emily, Rick and Kelsey on the Tilt-a-whirl.

Kelsey, Rick and Emily on the Tital Wave!!

Everyone had a blast!!!!!!!!

Reptiles!

We went to the Utah State Fair today and did some walking around before the rides opened. One of the exhibits was a reptile show, and we decided to check out the reptiles before the show started.

We happened to be the only people walking around the exhibit and the owner came out and asked if we could help him out with a couple of things that he couldn't do by himself. He showed Emily how to hold the alligator, so he could fill the tank. I was totally surprised when he walked away (out of our sight) while Emily was holding it.

She did great and LOVED it!!!

I was really surprised at how soft it was.

Emily holding the alligator while the guy put water in the tank.

After the alligator was put back in the tank the owner asked if Rick would help him with one more thing before we left.

I really don't think Rick was expecting THIS!

The snake was not very cooperative about going into the barrel, but they finally got it in.

They finally got it in and the lid put on!! What a fun experience for Emily and Rick.

Polar, the Coca-Cola dog

So, we're sitting in the front yard and I put my Coke bottle on the gound, Polar comes up, knocks it over and gets a taste of the cola...now, she can't seem to get enough.

She's not, however, a Diet Coke dog...she sniffed at the bottle, but didn't seem interested in it.

What a crazy Chihuahua!!!

Selling Water

The kids sell water every September to earn money for the rides and the Utah State Fair. They can usually earn most of their money, we make up whatever they don't make. This year we only had to chip in $5.

They have a lot of fun and get to talk to and meet a lot of new people every year.

End of Summer Fun!

My brother and 2 nephews drove down on Friday from WA for a litte weekend visit (they came to see grandpa and got there the day he got out of the hospital and to bring us our Chihuahu). The cousins all love playing with each other.

The end of summer BBQ. We had hot dogs and S'mores over the fire. The kids had a blast and the food was Yummy!

The kids had fun cooking their own food and the adults had fun letting them.

Andrew and Robert: the twins. Robert forgot to pack PJ's, so Andrew found some for him...they wanted to match. So cute!!!!