tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055675242774173462024-03-13T07:55:16.027-04:00Garrett NewsMore than you probably ever wanted to know about a certain gal & 3 handsome guys.Garrettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959315356031248372noreply@blogger.comBlogger621125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605567524277417346.post-34570553324414554172014-10-18T22:08:00.000-04:002014-10-27T10:56:44.217-04:00Fall at the Falls<br />
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Garrettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959315356031248372noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605567524277417346.post-86758171567440671642014-10-12T22:55:00.000-04:002014-10-27T10:55:51.399-04:00Surprise for SeanAs an addendum to our trip to Atlanta, we battled rush hour and headed to Rome to surprise Sean at his high school's football game. We got to see him march & hear him play his trumpet. Sam enjoyed the opportunity to give the trumpet a blow too!<br />
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Garrettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959315356031248372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605567524277417346.post-12764156749672072262014-10-11T10:53:00.000-04:002014-10-27T10:54:03.356-04:00Fall break fun daySchool's out, so we headed to out of town and to the big city.<br />
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Our first stop was Imagine It, the Atlanta Children's Museum. The boys came here a couple of summers ago and loved it. Jack has been asking to come back ever since.</div>
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Sam is obviously not interested in what that card has to say. The World of Coca-Cola was our next stop. The boys were so excited about the "Coke factory."</div>
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Ready for the 4D movie.<br />
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By far their favorite part was the tasting room.</div>
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Sam took full advantage of our once-in-a-lifetime open invitation to drink all he wanted. I'm pretty sure he drank a whole 20 oz worth of Coke.</div>
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<br />Ready for the fourth quarter.</div>
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His favorite part was probably playing with Sean's glasses. I think he liked the popcorn too!</div>
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Grandaddy sharing a very long curly fry with Jack during lunch at school.</div>
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Jack's sweet teacher invited us to stay. Sean read a book to the class.</div>
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<br />On Thursday, Sam skipped preK, and we all went shopping. These two were troopers. It was such a treat to have weekday visitors. While they were here the whole crew got to cheer on Sam & Jack at their soccer matches and visit the boys' Awana clubs. It was a fun, fun week!</div>
Garrettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959315356031248372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605567524277417346.post-21326098354444482662014-09-29T10:43:00.000-04:002014-10-27T10:43:56.485-04:00Party for PopSo thankful to celebrate this incredible guy we have affectionately named Pop.<br />
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Par for the course, we didn't have the appropriate number candles. So, the wrong numbers are better than no numbers, right? Especially if the numbers make you younger? Huh, dad?</div>
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Can you see what the boys gave Pop for his birthday? Battleship!</div>
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As Josh headed into the ER for a night shift, I took the boys to the local high school football game. I noticed a Raider with our last name. I pointed it out to the boys & asked Jack if he could make out the name. He read it & thought it was pretty cool. </div>
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Sam had a different take: "Hey, maybe dad's tricking us! Maybe he's not at work. Maybe he's really playing for the Raiders!" </div>
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Yes, Sam, probably so....</div>
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Garrettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959315356031248372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605567524277417346.post-21981548598828407672014-09-03T10:37:00.000-04:002014-10-27T10:37:34.149-04:00School work snapshotCheck out the fourth line down from Jack's name & date.<br />
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Enjoying a ride on the train at Stone Mountain Park</div>
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Ready for the Laser Show with Sean.</div>
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All cozy before the show with Grandmommy.</div>
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Who doesn't love a good fireworks show?</div>
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Garrettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959315356031248372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605567524277417346.post-89941576357849575092014-06-02T17:10:00.001-04:002014-06-02T17:10:58.108-04:00MIASo, I've been noticeably absent from the blog since late last year. In my defense, things have changed noticeably around here. The doors of Garrett Family Medicine opened on January 2, 2014, and we are officially self-employed. <div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VKuBreigQLg/U4zoYLU4w-I/AAAAAAAAZyY/jxZuz8QrYtM/s640/blogger-image-750190881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VKuBreigQLg/U4zoYLU4w-I/AAAAAAAAZyY/jxZuz8QrYtM/s640/blogger-image-750190881.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sure, it's just seeing patients and helping them get better. While I didn't believe it would be <i>that</i> easy, I certainly didn't expect the learning curve ahead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While most things have settled down, it's still an adjustment for me. My responsibilities at the office are sometimes flexible and I really enjoy my time there because I truly believe we offer great care and really help people. Outside of that, it's hard to spring back into my role of full-time Mom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The balancing act is no joke. So, of course, the blog is one element that has taken a back seat. 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Six sounds so much older than five. Mostly because the preschool years are behind us. Those carefree mornings watching Curious George and pjs until 10 am are farther and fewer between. I cannot complain though, I have done my best to savor those days. And, this precious little baby of mine has grown into a curious and handsome little boy who loves learning. Just yesterday as my mind was flooded with the responsibilities looming this week, he piped in about how thankful he was that today was Monday, so he could go back to school!<br />
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Is there a lump in my throat or a tear or two rolling down my cheek as I think back to that day six years ago? Of course, that's the day I became a mom. Like most would probably admit, I felt ill prepared for parenting, despite the numerous books and articles I'd read (insert eye roll here)<insert eye="" here="" roll="">. It really is true what they say about deciding to become a parent. It is the decision to forever allow your heart to walk around outside your body. </insert><br />
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Just to test his current mood, I explored, "Really? What job are you going to do?" He said, "You know...a taxi driver." In the spirit of encouragement I assured him that taxi drivers help people get where they need to go. I went further in an effort to emphasize, "One day you may pick up someone who is sick or maybe even a pregnant lady who is about to have a baby, and you'll need to drive them to the hospital. That will be helpful."</div>
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Each of us have real, tangible, plentiful blessings. In reality, our constant state is a want and need for grace. I'm so thankful I know the ultimate and faithful supplier! I'm challenging myself to count my blessings not just because it's a time of thanksgiving, but because it honors my God and His generous love for me!<br />
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