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!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Garrett Quads are TWO!

2nd Birthday Weekend!
We had a great time this weekend celebrating our 2nd birthday with our family in Brewton.
We were born February 23rd but went ahead and partied this weekend.
Thank goodness we had such wonderful weather and were able to stay outside most of the time.
We had a "Farm" party because we all LOVE farm animals.
Our Great-Grandmother made our beautiful and yummy Farm Cake!
A little help from Mom blowing out our candles!
Take a look at our new shiny rides!
Virginia and Jane enjoying cake and ice cream!
It is hard to believe that just two short years ago we had tiny two and
three pound babies, ............look at us now!
The beautiful setting for our Farm Party!

Having fun flying the helicopter!
Broox is all smiles about turning two!
Fun with Aunt Carrie! She married our Uncle Robert in October!
Virginia is inspecting Aunt Katie's earrings!
Katie is marrying our Uncle Marshall this summer!
All of the quads have so many expressions.......here is one of Rainer's!
I'm two and even in a big girl swing! (Jane)
Jane knows all about cameras now and has decided not to look or smile!
We are hoping this stage will end soon!
It is very hard to get all four in a photo with two year olds.
Some of us have minds of our own!
Who Me?
All good things must come to an end! We had a great time with our family and
want to thank everyone for sharing this special time with us!
Bet we had a few strange looks traveling north on the interstate!
Happy Birthday to Broox, Jane, Virginia and Rainer, we love you all so much!