Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Rainer


James Rainer Garrett

Nicknames: Rain Rain, Rainy

Words Commonly Used to Describe You: sweet, flirty, funny, cuddly, sensitive, clingy, comedian, talkative, mischievous, shy, attention lover

Dear Rainer,

You are now 25 pounds with copper red hair and one dimple in your right cheek. You have a wonderful and mature sense of humor. I love to get you in a giggle fit, because when you laugh, it’s impossible not to laugh along. You love to be a clown and will repeat your actions over and over again if your siblings are getting a kick out of it. Sometimes you like to sing, talk or jibber jabber out loud and move your arms and legs like you are performing on a stage. I usually just catch you doing it by yourself and you smile at me like you’ve let me in on a secret. Other times, especially around new people, you can be very shy. You love to be held. You can be clingy and don’t like to share my lap with your brother or sisters, which is tough when you’re from a set of quads. Lately, you’ve even told me to “sit down!” so that you could crawl in my lap. Sometimes when you are in a bad mood, you have a hard time getting out of it. You become very sensitive and need your blankie. Your blankie is your favorite thing. You need it to sleep, and it can instantly calm you down. You are a great sleeper, but often get woken up by your rowdy brother. You never seem to mind too much though, and love to play with Broox. You and Broox are in the habit of moving the furniture in your room around and swapping beds during naptime. Sometimes you watch Broox and follow his lead on what to do. When you are by yourself, you sometimes seem a little unsure, but you love the one on one attention. You talk all the time…loudly! You probably talk the most, but I don’t always understand what you say yet. I know you get tired of me asking you to repeat words, but I always figure it out in the end. You are like a little parrot copying everything we say. Sometimes you are mischievous and have to go to time out, but your cute and flirty smile usually gets you off the hook in the end. You are crazy about snacks and ask for them multiple times a day. You like to open the pantry door and get into the potato chips. I have to laugh when I find you up to your shoulder in a bag of Tostitos. You like hamburgers and pancakes best of all. You are so special to me and I love you very much!

Love,

Mama

Monday, July 25, 2011

Toddlers: Virginia

I thought it was time to once again highlight each of the quads. Now that they have reached the two-year mark, their personalities are more evident than ever and we always marvel at how unique they are. I often inquire about what Gray and I were like as toddlers to our parents, looking to find some similarities in behavior. I hope that one day the quads will be able to look back at these profiles and get to know themselves at two. It will be interesting to see if much has even changed.

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Virginia Katherine Garrett

Your nicknames: Gin Gin, Ginny Kate, Gi-Gi (this is the name that Jane has given her and the boys fell in line)

Words commonly used to describe you: free-spirited, independent, nature lover, care free, stubborn, dancer, music lover, self soother, cozy, observant, expressive

Dear Virginia,

You are a petite 22-pound ball of energy with bouncy ringlets. You are a fantastic dancer! You never miss a chance to shake your groove thing, and have loved music every since you were a baby. I love to watch you change your motions and expressions with the song that is playing. You like to hop or gallop everywhere you go, and one of your favorite games is pretending to be different animals. You only stop moving when you are sleepy or need a little cuddle time with Annabelle (your lovey.) You like feeling different textures and you melt when you feel something very soft. Anabelle and Lil’ Lamb are your favorites. You can count to ten now, but you often skip three, four and five. I guess you think that 1,2,6,7,8,9,10 has a better ring to it. You love to sing the ABCs and Old MacDonald. Your favorite animal is a sheep. You hate to put on your pajamas at night and prefer a “pretty dress” or bathing “soup” to anything else. You love to go swimming, but dislike a bath most of the time. Your favorite food is pasta and I’m always amazed at how quickly it disappears from your plate. You are a big talker and you love to ask questions. The first things you ask in the morning are usually, “Boys are sleeping?” or “Daddy at work?” You are expressive, joyful, and love to have a good time. You can also be dramatic when things don’t go your way. Sometimes you have tantrums and other times you sigh and drop your arms to your side, while making a pouty face. A new phrase you like to use is “I not like it!” You love little details and often point them out in books and on television. You love a good movie. You can be found outside collecting tiny rocks and flowers. You love to give hugs and kisses, and enjoy playing with your siblings. You have a great smile and a contagious laugh. You already have a special bond with your sister in the way that you communicate and interact. I love watching you grow!

Love,

Mama

Monday, July 11, 2011

Four on the Beach!

The quads and the Garrett/Kirkman family enjoyed a great week at Folly Beach
near Charleston. Jane, Broox, Virginia and Rainer enjoyed exploring on the beach!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Summer Fun!



Virginia is a little "wet head" after jumping off the dock!
Broox enjoys driving the boat!
Lizzie and Broox enjoy the outing! Love this photo!
Rainer loves a boat ride in Uncle Charlie's lap. The quads get very sleepy on a boat ride!
Helping Papa and Uncle Charlie fill up the boat with gas for our next outing!



The quads take turns visiting family in Brewton. It was Virginia's turn and this video
shows her return to quadville after being gone for almost a week! Jane, Rainer and
Broox were so glad to have her home and I think Virginia was quite happy too!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Boating on the Lake is SO MUCH FUN!

Broox, Virginia, Jane and Rainer had a great time this weekend riding on
Papa's boat on Lake Martin. So glad that summer is almost here!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Quads Visit Mama's School

We have waited a long time to go visit Mama at school and meet Mrs. Garrett's
5th grade class. Honey and Annie were in town so we planned a trip during their recess time.
Virginia decided to write some lesson plans for Mama while visiting her school!
Mama's 5th graders sure were sweet to share their
playground and their play time with the quads! What a great looking group!
Can you find all 4 quads in this picture?
Where is Broox?
Virginia loved playing with the big girls!
Broox was ready to show these 5th graders how he can slide all by himself!

Broox was having a hard time staying still for the photo, he wanted to slide!
Jane visiting with the girls!
Rainer enjoyed chatting with Mama's students but didn't
want to get too far away from her!
Virginia on the other hand.......was everywhere!
Annie and Honey enjoyed swinging with Rainer and Jane!
Thanks 5th graders for a wonderful visit!
Miss Princess (Virginia) and Rainer enjoying a little THUMB! Broox is too
busy to even notice the camera......it is all about the trucks!
Jane is usually shy and turns from the camera but I caught a cute one this time!
Broox loves tools, trucks and playing in his fort....all boy!
Virginia loves the slide outside and collecting rocks in her butterfly net!
Rainer is such a BIG boy! He loves to read books and play outside!

Friday, March 18, 2011

Please Vote: Magazine Cover Contest


The quads are in a fierce race for the April cover of Alabama Baby & Child magazine. They are still in second place, but falling behind. The contest lasts until Tuesday and we need more votes.

Please go to the link below and "like" the magazine first. Click on the pic
ture of the Garrett Quads and "like."


Here is the picture to look for. Thank you so much for your vote!