Oh so cute felt rose wreath

I can honestly say that I am one of the least crafty, handy, artsy, etc. girls you have ever met. I mean, I get excited when I write my name well! So this is a huge accomplishment! This wreath is so easy, a little time consuming, but fun to make. I found it off of: http://calebdanielle.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-yarn-wreath-with-felt-flowers.html. It took about a weekend to make and it is super cute when you are finished! I am always drawn to yellow and blue together, love those siggie colors!

Just started the yarn part and in a couple of hours later.. voila..all covered!

Add a couple of felt flowers and you are finished.

Blessings,

K

Susan G. Komen: Marathon for the Cure

Sadly, it has touched touched everyone. Cancer has found its way into every household causing pain and sadness. I have personally felt this grief when I lost a grandfather four years ago to colon cancer. John lost his sweet aunt several years ago as well. I have decided to become involved in the fight against cancer by running in the Race for the Cure marathon on March 27. Susan G. Komen has pledged to invest another $2 billion in scientific research and community health programs over the next decade, and bring breast health awareness to communities around the world. I have pledged to raise $300 to go toward that goal. I am humbly asking you to help support me in my training and race either monetarily or in prayer. Pray that this money will bless the resistance against cancer. Donations can be made out to: Susan G. Komen Marathon for the Cure and mailed to me. You will then receive a tax receipt in the mail.

I am so thankful to be able to participate in this event and I am so thankful that we have a loving Father who is bigger than any illness or hardship that comes in this lifetime. I know that my grandfather is in such a better place and that I will see him again. Thank you for your support and blessings to you.

Kim

Germany in pictures

Christmas Market

Dome in Koln

German Christmas Tree

Christmas Market, Koln

We made it!! After a looong 9 hour flight and then sitting on a plane for six hours in London due to an intense snow storm, the stairs freezing to the plane, and a hydralic pump breaking, we are finally in Koln.

John and Ilja at the market

Gluwein!

Walking in the park with Annika

Winter Wonderland

Weinachtsmarkt (Christmas Market)

Love from Germany,

K&J

13.1

I should seriously be taking a nap right now. But due to always having poor nap skills, I will share about my first 1/2 marathon! I ran the half today at the White Rock Marathon with, what it seemed like, all of Dallas. There were 2,200 runners and about gazillion people watching. The day started out at a 4:45 alarm and met up with some lovely ladies to hit the road by 5:30. Once we arrived, we avoided the 36 degree weather for awhile by staying toasty in the car but then it was time to join our ranks with our fellow marathoners. That was probably the worst part about it, standing still for about an hour and just waiting for the frostbite to set it. Maybe a little bit dramatic, but boy it was cold! The start was exhilarating and it was so fun having people cheer out your name as you ran by. They had bands and sweet cheerleaders all up and down the race course. Once the sunshine decided to grace us with its presence, the weather was perfect! I trained with a sweet friend, Becky, who did the full and kicked butt! So thankful and proud of her! I am also thankful for a sweet husband who always supported, encouraged, and stood out in the cold this morning in order to watch his wife. Love that kid! So overall, super fun, want to do another one, and my legs are currently jello. I finished the race at 1 hour and 46 minutes.

I realize this is the first post in FOREVER so let me catch you up on the Garrett way of life:

-Had Thanksgiving/Christmas with the wonderful Garrett side last week

-Work is sooo crazy busy for both of us but we are so thankful to have jobs

-We leave for Germany in 11 days!! WHOOHOOO!!!

-Finished up taking a cake decorating class, so fun.

That about wraps it up. I think I will make being a better blogger to my New Year Resolution list. Until then, all my love to you!

Kim

Asher Gryffin Knox Garrett

I would love to introduce you to the newest member of the Garrett family, Asher Garrett. He was born August 25th at 7:30. He came into this world 9 lbs 10 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. This healthy little man belongs to John's oldest brother Grant and his sweet wife Kendra. Both mom and baby are doing great!

Snug as a bug

We could not be anymore happy for Grant and Kendra and are so excited to watch little Asher grow up! John and I are perfectly happy being in the roles of aunt and uncle. We can get plenty of practice before we have little Garretts of our own running around. Time for bed, I remember back when I could stay up til midnight and then wake up at 8 and be just fine. Those days are long gone!

Blessings,

K&J

Highlights

I feel like this could be a common theme about my posts: apologizing for the lack of posts! But here are the highlights of the last couple of weeks:

• Kim starting new job (and loving it)
• No back surgery for Kim but some real fun physical therapy (sarcastic, I think so!)
• We are going to Germany for two whole weeks in December!!! We will spend Christams with John's uncle and family over there. His parents are going and hopefully his wonderful cousins!
• Kim is training for White Rock half marathon in December. 5 miles down just a couple more to go!
• We are so excited about having a new niece or nephew!! Grant and Kendra are expecting baby G either Monday or Tuesday! Let's pray for Monday because the baby is over 10 lbs!

I think that covers the biggies. We have had such a wonderful summer. It was a joy to see some of my best friends get married, visit with family, catch up with old friends, and to enjoy being married to the most wonderful man alive. I might be biased but that is the truth. I am glad things are starting to slow down for the year and that it is time to get back into somewhat of a schedule.

I hope you feel God's wonderful presence and peace this week. Always love from us to you!

K&J