Boat baby

Maverick's ready to go fishing, but Momma wont let him yet! Maybe after 1 he can take a ride.... for now, we just play in the boat in the driveway!!!

Four generations of Garretts

"PUMPKIN"

Me and my mom took Maverick to the pumpkin patch to take some pics.......

He was trying to put them in his mouth......

Cute little butt :)

It's been forever since I've blogged.... just gonna pick up here.

Maverick is 5 months today!!! Time is flying by. This little man is changing everyday, getting more hair, turning over, and sleeping better at night! We've been staying in since everyone around us is sick... Don't want to get "that baby" sick!!! Daddy came home feeling bad a few days ago and passed around some snot!!!! We're just getting ready for the Holiday and for Justins Grandparents will be here next week, so I'll have something to blog about:)

I turned 28 on Oct. 2nd.... getting closer and closer to the big 3-0!!! Went to Vegas to celebrate and forgot the camera.... Bummer! (Mav stayed here with Grana.... spoiled little boy:) Penn and Teller was Amazing!!! They do some crazy stuff..... We had sushi one night and Justin was open to eating whatever, so now we know he likes it and will take me again very soon!!! I spotted a few celebrities.... Kathy Griffin at dinner and Carrot top walking the strip...(the D-list )lol! We had a great time and I feel so blessed to be here at 28 with a wonderful family!! Thank you Justin for making my birthday so special... Love you boys!

Maverick's 1st time in the pool

He's already to big for his trunks!!!

This baby LOVES the water!!!
I tried to upload a video, but it didn't take..... Bummer!
It's on my FB if you want to see Mav swimming!!!

We're ready for Grana and Grandad's pool!!!

Aerosmith Concert

A few weeks ago we went to the BEST concert ever..... ZZ top and Aerosmith! It was so fun, knew all the words and danced to every song. Living it up with our MonaVie family:)

July

We're having some fun this Summer....
Maverick is growing like crazy and we're enjoying all the funny faces that little boy gives!!!
I love being a Mama and I can't image life any other way...
God made me for this baby boy:)

Aunt Poolie eating Mav with a spoon.....
& The Family in Florida for Mavs 1st trip!

The best Grandparents EVER!

My little Fam

Me and my stud muffin hanging out on the beach

I LOVE THIS ONE..... I can so see him giving me this look at the age of 5.... like
"Mom, I didn't do it"

Loving up on HIM DADDY

A day in swim trunks:)
He gets so hot, so HIM liked it!

Testimony

I just hold the camera in his face till he does something cute!

He looked like a big boy in this outfit!

Thank you God for this amazing little joy! I love you Maverick!!!

I was looking back at my journal today and ran across my testimony written Jan. 10th '08.

LIFE WAS CRAZY FOR ME... I HAD A FATHER WHO ABANDON ME AS A BABY AND WAS RAISED BY AN EXTREMELY BIPOLAR MAN! MY OLDER SISTER PAST AWAY FROM AN ANEURYSM AT THE AGE OF 5. LUCKILY, I HAD A VERY LOVING MOTHER WHO KNEW (EVEN THROUGH HER OWN PAIN) THAT WE BOTH NEEDED THE LORD.

I GREW UP HEARING & LEARNING ABOUT JESUS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL. A VERSE I'LL NEVER FORGET: PSALM 27:10 Even if my father or mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close. THOSE WORDS BROUGHT ME CLOSER TO THE LORD BECAUSE I FELT SAFE KNOWING HE'D NEVER LEAVE!

I'M NOT SURE HOW MY LIFE CHANGED AFTER ASKING JESUS TO COME INTO MY HEART, SINCE I WAS ONLY 8. BUT, AFTERWARD I REMEMBER BEING THANKFUL KNOWING I COULD TURN TO HIM AND HE WAS ALWAYS THERE. WHEN MY PARENTS (WHO HAD A HORRIBLE MARRIAGE) WHERE HAVING "DRAMA" I'D CLOSE MY EYES TO PRAY AND THE NOISE WOULD SOON DISAPPEAR.

BEING STILL AND ALONE WAS MY FAVORITE WAY. GROWING UP IN THE COUNTRY I'D LOOK FOR MILES AND SEE FIELDS ALL AROUND, THINKING.... "GOD DID GOOD!"

LIFE DID CHANGE AS I GOT OLDER. FOR A LONG TIME I WASN'T SURE IF "THE DRAMA" HAD RUINED ME... I WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP THAT WENT ON TO LONG. WE USED EACH OTHER AND I KNEW THAT WASN'T GODS PLAN.... I KNOW THIS WASN'T THE PLAN I HAD FOR MYSELF! I GREW FROM IT, LEARNING WHAT I WANTED AND WHAT GOD WANTED FOR ME.
IT WAS WILD..... JUSTIN JUST FELL RIGHT IN MY LAP. (that time I learned the easy way)

JUST KNOWING I AM WHO I AM FOR A REASON AND ALL THAT DRAMA MEANT SOMETHING MAKES ME FEEL BETTER.

NO MATTER THE AGE OR STRUGGLE, I'LL NEVER FORGET THE DAY I ASKED JESUS TO IN MY HEART AND HE BECAME MY LORD AND SAVOUR. GOD'S BIGGER THAN LIFE AND HE WILL ONE DAY HEAL ALL PAIN AND I'LL SPEND ETERNITY THANKING HIM FOR BEING SO FAITHFUL, HOLY, AND FULL OF MERCY!

PSALM 119:33 God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course.

I TRY TO REMEMBER THAT EVERYDAY GOD'S GIVING US CHOOSES & HE'S TEACHING US LESSONS. IT'S OUR CHOOSE TO STAY ON THE RIGHT PATH SO WE PLEASE HIM.

I HOPE AND PRAY THAT I'LL LIVE OUT GODS PURPOSE FOR MY LIFE AND STAY HUMBLE SO I CAN SEE HIS PLAN & ONE DAY MEET YOU IN HEAVEN.

April Garrett