January 2018

 Our Family theme for 2018

 Rosie Continued to potty proving that she will be the most difficult to train. She is definitely her way or the highway.

 Nolan had his 2 month checking proving to all of us that he loves to eat and he will be a chunky boy just like his brother Hayden.

 I love this photo because of a few reasons. One you can see how tiring being a mother is. 2. Because you can see how much the boy and I love each other. 3: Nolan has to perch on my chest at 3 times a day. He is a snuggly dude and he was just getting his much needed mommy time.

Rosie's Purple Butterfly cake

 Miss Rosie Pose turned 3 years old

 Sunday afternoon naps. Ron and I went into our closet to change after church and came out to find our two blondies fast asleep on our bed.

 Nolan is starting to show his personality. He is always smiling 

 Anyone Else love to sneak into their kids room and just watch them sleep. Truly its one of my favorite things to listen to their deep breaths and wonder what their dreams are made of. I just love my tiny humans, they make me so happy.

 Motherhood at its finest. Babywearing and trying to get stuff done around the kitchen. I'm living my dream.

 Grace and I spent the afternoon together. We went to lunch and then went shopping. She picked out a my little pony play dough set. We went home and played with it together. Who knew playing with play dough is so therapeutic.

 Rosie has learned the art of how to feed her babies.  Every time I watch her "feed" her baby I just can't help but giggle. It makes me happy.

 Sibling Love. My older two try to soak in as much Nolan time as they can. They don't get to see him as much cause they have school. when they do see him they fight over who gets his attention.

 We finally had one 50 degree day. We took advantage and grabbed our bikes and went for a ride. It was so refreshing to be outside in the fresh air. It was something we all desperately needed after the bitter cold and snow and all the sickness we had over the winter.

 Just like every one of my other kids, Nolan finds music soothing. It always amazes me to watch my kids when music turns on. Its like a flip is switched inside of them.

 100th day at school. Grace got to dress up like a 100 year old. She was so excited for me to do her makeup until she saw that I did old age make up. That frown was legit. She was so mad at me and didn't want to go to school afterward. She felt much better after she went to school and saw that other girls had the same time of makeup on.

Celebrated 9 years of marital bliss with the family. Every year Ron and I eat the same dinner that we eat on our wedding night. Hot pockets, Cheetos, and sparking cider. 

First Days of School and Life updates

Well another year of school has started in the Garner household. So in honor of new beginnings we took new photos and decided to give a little update about our lives.

Hayden Ronald:

First Day of First Grade for this little dream boat of ours.  In first Grade Our favorite boy wants to be a fire fighter who wants to teacher other people how to fight fires. Yes that specific. His favorite colors are blue and green.  His favorite food is all food. His best friend is Jon. Hayden loves baseball, building Legos, teenage mutant ninja turtles and Pokemon. He wasn't even a little excited for school until last night. He met his teacher Ms. swan, saw who was in his class, and got to see his classroom. We love this little man to the moon and back. We are so excited to see him learn and grow over the next year!

Ronald my Love,

LAST (hopefully) First Day of School for this cute guy.  At 29 and in his 4th year of his PHD: Ron's favorite color is Green, his favorite food is Biscuits and Gravy,  and His best friend is Me.... Well at least it better be, I didn't ask. When he grows up he just wants to Graduate, but the goal is be in academia at the college level. Currently, Ron is Busy doing Research in Exosomes and their Role in lean, obese, and Diabetic Angiogenesis. He is officially a Doctorate Candidate and FINALLY done with course work. This year he will be busy doing 3 research projects, writing grants, publishing articles (attempting to anyway), and writing his dissertation.  We have both decided that if we can get through his last year of schooling and mine in one shot while raising 3 kids, we can do  ANYTHING!! Bring it on 2016-2017 school year!! 

When Ron isn't found at school, he has keeping busy with being in the elder's quorum presidency. He also can be found playing his favorite game "clash of clans, hanging out with me and playing basketball a couple days a week with the boys. 

Grace Emma: Pre School

She is my dramatic and emotional one. She feels everything so deeply. She loves all things pink and purple, princesses and Pokemon. Her favorite food is Mac and Cheese. Her best friends are Elsie, Deacon and Emmie.  This year we decided to home school grace instead. We decided we would rather spend the money on developing her talents and hobbies rather than school. She is excited to be home with me, as am I. She is my little buddy. We love this girl's sweet spirit.

Rose Marie: 19 months

 I couldn't have posed this girl any more perfectly to describe her. She is such a happy but extremely feisty kid all the time. She always wants to laugh and play. She loves snuggling, playing with kippy "pippy," playing dress ups, and. Playing with her baby. She truly is a little ray of sunshine in our lives.

Me: Senior Year baby!!

Excuse the selfie. I truly hate them.

I haven't started school yet, but I will in about 2.5 weeks.  At 27...well 28 soon. My favorite colors are white, blue and yellow. I truly am not sure what my favorite food is, it depends on the day. Ron is obviously my bestie. I can't get enough of him. As far as schooling goes, I have 12 credits left. I graduate in April. When I grow up I just want to stay home, but I am looking into a Master's degree in Music Therapy. I don't plan on it for a long while, but it's a goal. 

When not in school which is right now I have been enjoying my children, redecorating our house, and serving as a ward missionary.

There is a little update about the Garner Gang. We are excited on what the 2916-2017 year has in store for us!!