tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15890482514346755822024-03-13T10:53:35.419-07:00Garrett DiariesRachel Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436854452248916298noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589048251434675582.post-27331976347738135042017-04-03T11:40:00.000-07:002017-04-03T11:40:21.647-07:00Livin' in Hawaii<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finn recently started this thing where he stops whatever he is doing to smile and wave at complete strangers who pass by. The neat thing is, the people here are especially receptive to his friendliness. I am blown away by the goodness...He has already been invited to one birthday party since we have been here 😂 ...or this morning, Finn and I went to play on the beach and we met this friendly woman and her grandkids. Her husband came to drop off McDonalds breakfast for her and the kids. Without any hesitation, she opened her bag and handed me some of her food as she encouraged us to join them. She kept saying, "Food is better when you share it." She prayed over the food and blessed us, "her new friends." Wow. I left the beach wanting to be more like these people around me--young and old--treating ALL people with genuine kindness and love. 💛 </h1>
Rachel Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436854452248916298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589048251434675582.post-31503844678994989422016-12-09T10:18:00.004-08:002016-12-09T10:18:33.934-08:00Finn's 11 Month Video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When my sister sent me this video she created, I got so teary eyed watching it. From a little hike up the canyon, she created something that will allow me to remember so many of the sweet little sounds, mannerisms, and facials that I so dearly love of my boys!!! I will cherish this so much as we grow. Thank you for blessing us with your talent, Chels!!! </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Ah! I love this boy!!! My heart feels like it will burst any minute with the love I feel for him. He truly is a beacon of light and happiness.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">I live more in 'the present' than I ever have...bc Finn keeps me present... when he gets so happy and smiles as wide as he possibly can (with that darling 🎃 smile), or how he starts head-banging when music comes on, or walks over to give me slobbery kisses, or when he laughs out loud his entire 🚲 ride (he is literally obsessed w/ this bike 😂)...he reminds me how happy it is to live and be alive right this second...that although the future is unknown, here and right now, life is oh so good. He is showing me how to find happiness in the often mundane, overlooked moments of life. 🙏🏼 </span></div>
<br />Rachel Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436854452248916298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589048251434675582.post-88892354004489515002016-10-11T17:58:00.000-07:002016-10-11T17:58:06.868-07:00My Little Explorer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;">My little explorer! The two of us have taken on a different canyon every day this week, enjoying the great outdoors at our own pace. On our hike today, we stopped to eat some bananas when it started to snow...obviously the beanie last .2 seconds. Finn laughed when the snowflakes melted on his face. Soon we both were laughing as we ran back to the car for refuge. I don't think anything could have prepared me for how much Finn would change my heart. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">^^</span><span style="color: #666666;">Finn playing with Chelsea @ Dad's house on the 4th of July!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Finn, you LOVE water!!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Bath time is play time!!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">This is one of the first times Finn took a few steps all by himself. It was after a day of traveling back from Alaska in the airport...we were all tired but not Finn, Finn is ALWAYS happy. Not to mention, he started walking at 9 months old! --> Finn, you are a champion. You are so developmentally advanced; you certainly keeps us on our toes!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Finn, you are curious about everything and are quick...once you see something, you immediately try it yourself! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">I love the bed head look! :) You are adamant about feeding yourself these days!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"> I cannot get over how much I love this little face! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">You love to suck on your pointer finger. Also, your big blue eyes are a dream!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">You love to be outside. We go on walks all of the time. You prefer to up high, carried in this carrier/by us so you can see everything around you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">You LOVE books. It is so fun to read with you. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Here you are reading with Grandma Garrett. She is so good to you, Finn! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">One night, after a rough day of teething, Dad and I tried so hard to get you to go to sleep...finally Dad picked you up to bounce you (the only method that got you to sleep your first few months). Soon, I found you two like this ^^ and my momma heart just about burst! I love you two!!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">You love Grandpa Joe. He took us all to Arizona one weekend to visit his family...and EVERYONE loved you. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">We went to the zoo at 7am...it gets pretty hot in Mesa these summer days! woof. This was your first time to the zoo and you LOVED the animals. It was so fun watching you soaking in the entire experience (pun intended :)... I sure had a blast being with my cousins.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Here you are with Grandma Jackson. She could not get over how bright and happy you are. She kept telling people how good natured and smart you are. It was so fun for me to be able to take you to a place that is near and dear to MY childhood.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">I already miss this gummy smile...but your new teeth are pretty dang cute.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">We love you, Finn James Garrett!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><i>^^These boys ALWAYS came back with a skiff full of fish! By the end of the week, they caught 89 Salmon total!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>^^Our new friend, Goddard, the deer. By the end of the week, these two LOVED each other.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666;">^^we were sitting in our skiff talking...suddenly, our fishing poles started to dance...we each had a fish on our lines and then, out of nowhere, a HUGE whale's tail emerged from the ocean right next to our skiff....we excitedly freaked out...lost both fish...reeled in and followed it for about 30 minutes. This is the best iphone picture I could get...</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">We just got back from another AAAAMMMAAAZZZING trip to Alaska. (check out our other trips: </span><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://garrettdiaries.blogspot.com/2015/07/welcome-to-alaska.html">HERE </a> </span><span style="color: #666666;">and </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://rachelsrosettastone.blogspot.com/search/label/ALASKA">HERE</a> </span><span style="color: #666666;">) My Grandparents kind of started a tradition (coming to Silver King Lodge on Grant Island to fish) many years back...it is one of our family's favorite places to come. After my Grandpa passed away two years ago, there was an even bigger pull to come here...it has become a healing and almost sacred little island for our entire family--especially for my Grandma. It is a little heaven on earth-->away from reality, nurturing cherished relationships, soaking in the gorgeous Alaskan landscape, and creating lasting memories fishing. Carson flew up on Monday with Tanner, his brother, and due to the miraculous working of various people... Finn and I were able to meet up with them on Wednesday. After two flights, a shuttle run, and a boat ride...we made it. (<i>Finn, you are a champion traveler, my dear. I would be lying if I told you I wasn't nervous to do an entire day of crazy-traveling alone with a 9 month old baby but Finn was a dream!!!</i>) We made it! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Because we didn't want Finn out on the skiffs, my experience was more unique this year. Instead of living on a skiff + fishing out in the middle of the ocean the entire week, I spent more time on the island with Finn: hiking, feeding the deer, greeting the other fishers, getting to know the staff, etc. ...I was always fortunate enough to be able to get out once a day for a few hours...man, it is a riot to be out on the water, catching fish with people you love! I also loved being able to see Tanner and Carson enjoying an ideal brother's trip! (Overall, we (they) caught nearly 200 lbs of fish.)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Of course, the evenings were spent eating dinner and playing games, per usual. At the end of the week, when the rest of the group flew back home, Carson, Tanner, Finn, and I hitched a ride on the Tin Man to Clover Pass and went to <a href="https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng">Church</a> with the staff. We then stayed a night in Ketchikan in an old, somewhat creepy hotel. It was fun to see a different side of Ketchikan. We are already counting down the days until we will be lucky enough to go again! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">On our way home </span><span style="color: #666666;">(in the airport!)</span></i></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>.</i>....</span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Finn's First Steps Walking!!!!!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lately, I have had many people reach out to me to photograph events for them... I usually do it because I really enjoy the creative outlet...and becoming a Mom, I have learned that it is important to recharge your batteries every once in awhile (whatever that may be) or else the hard becomes harder. With that said, I am REALLY excited about a new empowering project I'm starting....COMING SOON! Also, </span></span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am posting photos of various subject matters, for those who are interested, to get an idea of my photography style while my new website is in the works. </span></div>
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Rachel Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436854452248916298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589048251434675582.post-39285720774676102482016-07-10T23:09:00.002-07:002016-07-12T14:03:11.070-07:00Nama'stay right here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;">^^that little heel though...I die!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Our cool Aunt Kell rode the frontrunner to come see us recently! She is a master of the slack-line and a hammock-guru. So...what better thing to do than to enjoy the beautiful summer evening together? We went to our favorite park (Nielson's Grove Park in Orem). Carson met us after work for a little picnic and then we spent the rest of the daylight trying not to shake-like-leaves on the slack-line and balance upside-down on hammocks. It was a riot and so addictingly fun. Also, I think I need to invest in this hammock life...it has a natural 'rock-a-bye-baby' feature that no one really talks about;) We sure do love you, Kell! Thanks for a making life so much fun. Come back reeeaaalll soon, okay? xoxo</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The Garrett Fam reunited again for the first time since last Thanksgiving. In attempts to really enjoy each others company and find something conducive for the babes...we headed to the Eden House to enjoy a few solid days of straight family time...it consisted of hikes, boating, playing games, staying up late--talking until we laughed and cried--dance parties, family pictures, good food, and the best company. I knew when I married Carson that I was marrying into a family of pure gold, the best of the best. Not to mention, Finn discovered a whole new realm of happy with his darling cousins in town!!!!! We are already counting down the seconds until we can all be together again.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Thank you, Garretts, for a creating a true highlight of our summer! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">P.S. Makell made the cutest video of the trip...check it out here---> https://vimeo.com/172848193 </span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666;"> Over the weekend, my siblings and I went to Park City. We swam, hiked, shopped, played detective :), and enjoyed each others' company. (My favorite part is pictured above!) We pulled over by the iconic PC White Barn and started hiking-->definitely recommend this place! It is gorgeous. I love being outdoors this time of year. </span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Finn, you are just about 7 months. You go </i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">EVERYWHERE</span><i> with us. (Because of that, you have seen and done so many things since you were born.) You are as H-A-P-P-Y as can be. Everywhere we go, people comment on how you're the happiest baby; you smile and giggle with everyone we meet. When you laugh, squeal, or whip out your BIG grin, I melt....it is positively the highlight of my life. I love your curiosity and enthusiasm for everything around you. You are always on the go, grabbing, touching, reaching, moving...it is quite a workout to hold you when all limbs are moving. You get so excited about the simplest things and thrive when we are outside. You LOVE music--we sing constantly around here. Not to mention, you are an expert at imitating phrases, sounds....you get that from your Dad (he is profesh!) Although, you have preferred walking (with a little assistance) you just started crawling over night. </i></span><i style="color: #666666;">You recently got your first cold (talk about runny noses up the wazoo). </i><span style="color: #666666;"><i>You are quite the mammas boy these days--and very quick to make sure I am always in your site. I just can't get enough of you, my blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy! xoxo</i></span> </div>
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Rachel Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436854452248916298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589048251434675582.post-76878172856548197142016-05-09T18:02:00.000-07:002016-05-09T18:34:51.137-07:00Mornings with Finn<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>A few weeks ago, Chelsea (my incredibly talented sister) came over one morning to document Finn. </i><i>I love her attention to detail, stylistic beauty, and creativity. Her <a href="https://vimeo.com/user33650646">films</a> are breathtaking. We couldn't resist asking her to document our sweet Finn--his</i><i> little personality is blossoming and he is so interactive.</i><i> </i><i>Instead of doing some big, event-filled video, I asked Chels to film the normal, unglamorous moments of our days (that often go unnoticed) so that we will <b>always</b> remember what life looked like for Carson and I in our early stages of parenthood with our darling Finn...the shrieks, the soft-lullabies, the darling looks, the giggles, the gummy smiles, the endearing mannerisms, his vibrant and loving personality...really and truly, she captured the r-e-a-l moments that make up my happiness and love right now. </i><i>Someday, when he is all grown up, I hope he will see just how loved he is and how he taught these newby parents to love deeper, laugh harder, and be better. I have a feeling I will treasure this as long as I live. Thank you, Chels! xoxo</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Napali Coast. Quite possibly one of my favorite things (aside from beach time!) It is gloriously green, lush, and has the most immaculate look-outs at every turn.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Two miles in on the Napali Coast. The beach is full of rock towers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Kapaa Chapel.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Church was a highlight. The sunshine, the music, the words, the spirit. I am touched by all of the good people in the world--> so many people just trying to be better today than they were yesterday.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Finn is a little fish. He LOVES the water. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Above pictures are from our resort, The Coast Resort at the Beach Boy. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Secret Beach. We discovered the hidden, famous "Secret Beach"--> One thing we quickly discovered upon hiking down into the beautiful cove...clothing is optional. We, coincidentally, ran out of diapers at this point so Finn joined in on the nudeness and LOVED every second of the Hawaiian breeze on his wrinkly little bum! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Waimea Canyon</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">It is pouring rain one minute and sunny skies the next </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Snorkeling was easily one of our top favorite things to do. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Aloha! We just recently returned from our trip to the Hawaiian "Garden Island", Kauai. After a chain of miraculous events, we found ourselves packed and flying to Hawaii with Finn in tow. It was Finn and I's first time going to this island....wow, it is g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s. The greens, the blues...ah, the colors are so vibrant. We were literally in the jungles from Jurassic Park. The trees tower over the one main road on the island and the lush vegetation runs wild. We ate pineapples until our tongues were numb, hiked many miles in the rain, soaked up the sunshine, swam amongst schools of fish, and enjoyed great company (our good friends the Madsens). Finn was a champ and made for such a darling assistant--we kept things spontaneous and low-key--just soaking in God's beautiful world with the boys I love most.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Tonight, was magical. The ducks were splashing, the trees were blooming, and the sky was filled with lovely pastel colors. Tonight, we celebrated having Dad back !!!! This last semester, Carson has been putting in 12-15 hour days between school and DOMO. He works so hard for us. Today, he finished his last final for the semester and his graduation from the Information Systems Masters Program is on the horizon. This semester brought so many blessings amid the long, grueling hours...it was incredible to see the byproducts of Carson's creativity and intelligence, how much he loves the field he went into, and how he prioritized family time--when he certainly could have lived at the school. He always came home as soon as time would permit, happy and ready to help in any way. The second he gets home, he finds me to give me a kiss, ask about my day, and swoop in to grab Finn to make him smile/laugh. As you can see, we just adore him around here. Even when the long days and late nights were hard, we couldn't be more excited and proud to have such a hard-working dad/husband. Not to mention, the fresh air, nature, and these two....well, it is an equation for a perfect date. </span></div>
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<b style="color: #666666;"><u>You:</u></b><span style="color: #666666;"> You are the happiest, sweetest boy. You smile 90% of the day. You roll over and get into everything these days. I find myself laughing often as I watch you grab onto things and get your hands on anything in arms distance---everything I touch, you touch. You are so curious and intrigued by the details in the world around you. You love to touch people's faces as you look at them with curiosity. People are </span><i style="color: #666666;">always</i><span style="color: #666666;"> coming up to me, commenting on your gorgeous </span><span style="color: #0b5394;">BLUE </span><span style="color: #666666;">eyes and how alert you are at such a young age. You still mimic those around you...cooing, laughing, opening your mouth--your latest trick: spitting + vibrating your lips. I find it so endearing as you start to bite your lower lip with your upper lip when you concentrate. You flail your limbs like a mad-man and your thick hair has a mind of its own. You laugh hard these days--especially at Dad, he gets you rolling...it is quite possibly my favorite sound I have ever heard. You started teething last month aka everything goes in your mouth--especially your little fists. You are starting to recognize me and when it's not me-->you are a Momma's boy right now (and I love it)! You, however, always want me to be with you or in your sight. Some nights, right before you go to sleep, you reach your little arm over to touch me to make sure I am there before you submerge into a deep slumber. You enjoy being outside at the park or on a walk (we, however, are still trying to figure this stroller thing--you always want me to be holding you so you can look around at everything we pass)! :) You are loved beyond measure, by SO many people around you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><u><b>Us:</b></u> Dad works so hard. He is taking 18 credits this semester to finish up his Masters program in IS. He is so creative and brilliant with technology. We just went to watch his Capstone Project Presentation @ BYU and he killed it. He also works long hours at DOMO--where he accepted a full time offer there, come May. He is gone 12 hours a day. Despite being so busy, he comes home every chance he gets to play with us. He is also happy 90% of the time (ha) and overly excited to play with you the second he gets home. Me: I am still coaching track. You come with me every afternoon and sleep in the carrier while I coach. Other than that, it is you + me, buddy! I don't think my heart could love you + your Dad more--I feel it might burst. Watching you (this little person we created) think, feel, laugh, feel, move on his own is the coolest process I have ever been apart of! It's truly the gold mine of life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Happy 5 months, Finn James!</span></div>
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went through my journals to look at how my testimony has developed over the
years and where it has originated—I went back to 2010. (In high school, it
appeared I was regularly so happy, excited about life and the gospel.) But it was when I went
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<span style="color: #666666;">I noticed, following this entry, my conviction of this
gospel gradually started to become stronger. As I studied and lived what I was
learning—insights flooded my mind and heart and my relationship with the Savior
grew. I started to see a common theme—every entry I mentioned God or His Son or
this gospel. I.E. We ran the marathon in St. George in 2011 and quote: </span><span style="color: red;"><i>“<b><span style="background: white; font-family: "eurostile"; font-size: 16pt;">To me, RUNNING IS SACRED. The veil becomes so thin. You
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "eurostile"; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: red;"><i>The last three miles….I
pleaded with Heavenly Father to help me finish, to help me put one foot in
front of the other, to give me the strength to endure the pain.” </i></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "eurostile"; font-size: 16pt; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: red;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Sept. 2011--> Talking about
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I honestly don’t know how I will accomplish everything I set out to do but
somehow everything important gets done. I feel the comfort, protection,
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<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: #666666;">And then I came across this one:</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "bookman old style";"><a href="http://rachelsrosettastone.blogspot.com/2012/02/truth-is-at-our-fingertips.html"><span style="color: orange;">The Truth is at Our Fingertips</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><i>^^Garden of Gethsemane</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Anyway, the
reason I am showing you some of my journal entries is to show you a common
theme throughout the last 6-7 years of my life: <b>I have had too many experiences where God has instilled peace, comfort,
happiness, security etc., to deny His existence. The gospel makes me <u>so insanely happy</u>. I
didn’t just make these experiences up—I truly felt them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I continue to have these experiences as I
get older…<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;">The one experience that has testified
to me of a living, loving God more than anything else I have experienced and
something that I hold closest to my heart is Finn. The whole process of
conception, pregnancy, and his birth was nothing short of miraculous. My body
created a human being—a human being that can think, feel, breath, and live
independently. The complexity and capabilities of our human bodies alone
testifies, to me, of a higher power. God has given us this ability to become
more like him—a creator. The veil has been more transparent in my life, than it
ever has before. I feel of God’s immense love for Finn (and I am grateful for
Him allowing me to experience such intense feelings of love and light)—I feel
of Him molding me and shaping me with this little angel who still remembers
Him. As his mother, I sense Finn’s strong spiritual connection with him. I
often see it when I am not expecting it: often times, I find him looking at a
picture of the Savior or watch him light up and be comforted as he hears “I am a
Child of God” as if he knows what it all means or experience the overwhelming feelings
that I am sure our Heavenly parents have when they looks at us. I know Heavenly
Father lives. </span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>I know my testimony is greatly
attributed to things I have felt or experienced more than websites I have
researched and books I have read…but if everything were perfectly logical and
easy to believe in (without any unknowns or uncertainties), How would faith
exist? How would we have agency? We would all believe, wouldn’t we? Faith
requires all of us to step out of what we know in order to feel God’s truth. </b><b>Sometimes
we may feel like Peter, terrified by the storms surrounding us, yet determined
to come to Christ. We may find ourselves stepping into the unknown to come unto
him, with faith we shall not fall, for faith in the Lord is Power! I can assure
you, you will find out for yourself!</b></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666;"><u>Random Note:</u></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Yesterday, on
Easter. I went to hear Grandma Linda’s lesson about Faith Crisis and Staying on
the Boat. We discussed how easily it is for people to abandon ship (abandon the
gospel) when questions and doubts surface (especially in this age of technology and anyone's ability to read/post on the internet). Anyway, I was
thinking about what causes most of people doubts when it comes to the Church<span style="font-family: "wingdings";"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">à</span></span></i><i> well, usually it stems from things
people with power do or, in some cases, do not do (including the prophet Joseph
Smith). As I was wrestling with these
different thought processes and the things I have learned and things I don't know much about, a simple thought popped into my head…Joseph Smith was
a prophet of the Restoration. He was
responsible for teaching with clarity and conviction about the gospel, about the
Savior and His Atonement, to all mankind who would come after. How else would he acquire a testimony of
great magnitude of the Atonement without living it himself? If he had never experienced the Savior’s
power and influence in his life, how could he gain a perfect knowledge of its
existence? It’s one thing to be told about it but an entirely different level
of connection and knowledge to live it/experience it, firsthand. Aside from Jesus alone, no man on the Earth
is or has ever been perfect. If they were, we wouldn’t need a Savior. In no
way am I justifying people’s mistakes. But to expect people to live entirely
perfect is merely foolish, after all, the necessity for the Atonement is what
unifies us all as children of God. We are all loved
equally amongst the Lord. </i></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>I don't have all of the answers and I am still seeking for answers on some things but I choose to believe despite the unknowns. The Savior has touched my life tremendously. I cannot doubt His or My Father in Heaven's existence. I know They live. I feel it.</i></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="color: #999999;">For more Jerusalem Posts, </span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: #666666;">click</span><span style="color: orange;"> <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://rachelsrosettastone.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span></span></span></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">For our birthdays this year, my Dad took Chels, Finn, + I to San Diego, California. (I know, we are totally spoiled!) I warned my Dad that this would probably be a different trip since we had a 4 months old tagging along. He insisted that he would be there to help and we should go have some fun. It was a chance for us to get away and enjoy the sunshine state! Finn was an absolute dream on the flight....the rest of the trip continued to go up from there. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">We stayed at the most beautiful resort next to the ocean. We ate like kings, explored the coast, lounged on the beach, relaxed at the hotel, and enjoyed each others' company. We found ourselves laughing frequently---from the intimate sister/couples massages, the awkward hot tub encounters to cute Finn moments and hilarious conversations before bed. It was so refreshing to break from the daily monotony to explore a beautiful city for the weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">The most beautiful thing to me, however, was to see how sweet and loving Chelsea and my Dad were with Finn. Chelsea jokes that Finn is quite possibly the most loved, adored, kissed baby on the entire planet...well aside from Prince Charles. that is :) He is sure loved. This weekend was full of many unknowns, including many of "Finn's Firsts" (flights, climate change, beach/pool, hotel, etc.), but it totally rocked because these two couldn't have been better travel partners. As you can tell by the photos, they love Finn like their own and went out of their ways to make this trip enjoyable for us. We all had so much fun together and it was a</span><span style="color: #666666;"> deep breathe of fresh air.</span><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><span style="color: #666666;">Not to mention, Finn LOVED the sand and the ocean--a child after my own heart. The water was still a bit too cold for him to splash around in but we sure enjoyed the beautiful sunshine. Ocean, you better believe we are coming back for you....we can't bare to stay away from you much longer. :) Not to mention, I am obsessed with Finn's swim getup! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">Thank you, Dad, for the best birthday weekend a person could ask for! We love you! </span><span style="color: #666666;">xoxoxo</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">Finn, you are such a heavenly presence in our home. You are our angel. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Cheers to the best 4 months! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Finn's First Jazz Game </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Reason 9,143,746 why I love him: His tender heart. Yesterday, Finn wasn't feeling well. I started to singing lullabies to calm him down and he put his little cheek to mine, quietly smiling. Reason 9,143,747: those eyes!!!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Dad has been so very busy with 18 credits in the Masters program at BYU </span><span style="color: #666666;">while working at DOMO. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">He just got a full time offer at DOMO. We couldn't be more excited! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">You are ALWAYS one happy boy!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">BAT-BABY! (you love these sunglasses!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">You have always been the strongest baby..tummy time comes easy for you... </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">notice the impressive slobber string. (spitting up has now entered the scene as well!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">You LOVE your bath time and I LOVE that darling little bum!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Second time at Church and you were singing away with the music. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">We all couldn't stop smiling as you confidently took the lead! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Finn, you make your Dad and I so unbelievably happy!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">we love you! xoxoxo</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">***Pictures of Finn 3-4 Months Old</span></div>
Rachel Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436854452248916298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589048251434675582.post-53206070465351365272016-01-28T11:04:00.001-08:002016-01-28T11:20:27.275-08:00Blue-Eyed Boy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>From the moment you were put on my chest at the hospital, I felt a somewhat surreal connection; your deafening scream quickly turned to a soft whimper and you clung close to me--you knew me. Now you are getting older, your cute personality is blossoming and our relationship is evolving. It is in those moments when you look at me and smile waiting for me to laugh or how you sweetly babble back to me when I tell you how much I love you <span style="font-size: x-small;">(videos in post below)</span> that I just can't believe you're mine. You made me a mother and it's a connection unlike anything I have ever felt before. </i></div>
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<i>Happy 2 months, my blue-eyed boy!</i></div>
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<i>xoxo</i></div>
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Finn's Woo-Hoo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxRPFzr31gg&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxRPFzr31gg&feature=youtu.be</a><br />
Finn's First "I Love You" @ 2 months old:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydMUS_nBGdQ&feature=youtu.be"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydMUS_nBGdQ&feature=youtu.be </a><br />
Bath Time "I Love You": <a href="https://youtu.be/w_10oYTwh4c">https://youtu.be/w_10oYTwh4c</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; text-align: center;">You are quite the talker these days. You have the sweetest little voice and you have started to model things we say/sing--<i>(you are your father's son...I imagine you will be quite skilled with the impersonations in the future, down to the exact tones and fluctuations...)</i> Seriously, I was in shock when you started to copy me (like in the picture or videos above). You are very observant and pick up on things so quickly. Every time I say, "I love you," you babble a similar remark back and I about die (i.e. the videos!). </span><span style="color: #666666; text-align: center;">It makes me teary sometimes--as I count how blessed I am to be your momma. </span><span style="color: #666666; text-align: center;">It makes all of those hard moments fade away.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our First Time Out: Carson and I went to Domo's Black Tie Event over Christmas Break. It was the first time I had left Finn since he was born and we tried the bottle I pumped. It was SO fun to get all dressed up and go out together like we always had but now my heart had another pull elsewhere and all I could think about was you...an hour in, my chest reminded me of that as well. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Finn, you are 2 1/2 months old today! Time is flying by. You are already fitting into your 6 month clothes...(come to find out you are in the 76 percentile for height--you are going to be a tall boy)! </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today, we went to go to get two of your immunizations. You were so tough.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You were giggling and talking to the doctor...before the shots came out, of course...and then you wanted nothing else but to be in our arms. Your personality is starting to blossom and we are obsessed--you are the happiest baby. You greet us every morning with endless smiles.You tell us so many stories. Your giggle is my favorite sound on the planet. You are always on the move with your strong little limbs. You practice your daily exercises with Dad and you are already standing up with limited assistance. You are going to be crawling before we know it. </span><br />
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Rachel Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436854452248916298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589048251434675582.post-35502861899954300912016-01-23T16:28:00.001-08:002016-01-23T16:28:16.699-08:00A Blessed Baby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Finn James Garrett was blessed on January 3rd, on a beautiful winter morning. Carson gave him the most touching blessing, witnessed by so many people we hold so dear. My heart nearly burst as I looked out to see the grandparents, aunts, and uncles our son will have to nurture and love him his entire life. He truly recognized that as he smiled and giggled at everyone who came to support him. Finn has brought so much joy and happiness to both of our families. Despite many tragic and difficult events our families have undergone this past year, Finn has unified and uplifted us. He has brought so much light, happiness, and hope to all of us. He loves unconditionally and reminds us of what is truly important in life. The timing of his birth could not have been more miraculous. I am so grateful for the gospel and eternal families. I am so grateful Carson and I will have this angel son forever. We love you, Finn! </i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You are so expressive. Ah! I die every time you smile! </span></span></i><i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(You had a</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> little "red beard" rash for a few days.)</span></span></i><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAu7a6P3WQx3El6aTRHOCGDNrSvppxS0Y25al1NXdXGJLmOFTBikPsVvzq7HN5LqTaTvMglyCj4jdbx9KcrtCzlatSi30VACloTeIZ53h4EmW_qSsWpML1hvMzU6NEMICXYI299AJuxHxY/s640/3cef8c23-638e-42b2-a3fa-73e453863087.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="552" /><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>The Many Faces of Finn:</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #666666;">Finn, you have been the sweetest baby. You have a calm, pleasant, and happy demeanor about you.</span> </i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i><span style="text-align: start;">You are a very alert and curious newborn. You love to look at various things around you and are very responsive to movements and sounds. People often comment about how much older they think you are by how quickly you are progressing.</span><span style="text-align: start;"> </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: xx-small;">You always want to be out and about to see everything.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666;">You were born with superhuman strength, seriously. You started holding your head up days after you were born and you have the most defined little arm and leg muscles. Every doctor appointment, a comment is made about your incredible strength and t</span><span style="color: #666666; text-align: start;">he nurses swoon over you at every appointment.</span><span style="color: #666666; text-align: start;"> </span><span style="color: #666666;"> (Dec. 4 ^^)</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>You started to smile by 4 weeks...and my heart about burst into a million pieces (Dec. 6)!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>You love to sleep with your hands by your face. (Nov. 18)</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666;">You had a slight degree of jaundice your first week.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Dad's massages regularly calmed you down when you were 3 weeks old! </i></span><br />
<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>You are a fantastic eater and gained your birth weight in half the time. Breastfeeding was such a smooth process with you. You latched on the first time in the hospital. You aren't a binky-baby, however! (This was a one-time thing, Mr. Wabbanub.) </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>(We were still in Zombie mode at this point!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>You have always LOVED the water. Nothing but happiness when it's bath time! (Dec. 5)</i></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;"><i> <span style="color: #666666;">Did I mention, you were gifted so many luxurious blankets...you pretty much sleep in the clouds!</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: xx-small;"><i>I have laughed so hard at these photos. In my head, I heard...</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: xx-small;"><i>Right: No more pictures, please! (he does have a point...I have about 1.5 million of him on my iphone)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>I also must give a shoutout to these two amazing women.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Your Grandma's were INCREDIBLE, Finn! Between the two of them, they kept me alive and happy while I was trying to figure out how to keep you alive and happy! They have loved you, unconditionally, the moment you were born. Words will never adequately articulate how much I love and am grateful for these two women...especially in the first few weeks of your birth. I have an even deeper respect and appreciation for motherhood; it is the most rewarding, emotionally investing, and life-altering role on the planet. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Finn, you are EVERYTHING to us.You have brought your Dad and I so much joy already. You have us wrapped around your little finger; we watch, in awe, at everything you do. Life has greater meaning for us since your arrival. I go to bed feeling like the luckiest woman in the world to have you and your father in my life. I wake up with you in the wee hours of the morning and through my tired eyes, I can't help but smile at how much joy you bring me. You have the sweetest, most pure spirit. I feel so close to heaven when I am with you. Deep down, I know you are going to accomplish some pretty incredible things in your life, Finn. You are something special. I hope you know your mom and dad will ALWAYS be your #1 fans! P.s. Sorry I bombarded this post with pictures of you...each of these photos has a special memory for me...that I never want to forget. </i></span></div>
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Today, Finn is 4 weeks old today (crazy!). I have found it very
difficult to start writing Finn’s birth story because…A. I am still in major
zombie mode B. This is one event where my emotions and the feelings of my heart
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During my second trimester, I worried about labor and the
birth plan. I remember waking up in the morning wondering how it would all play
out? What would it feel like? Would I be ready? However, when it came week 38+39,
it was game time and I had never felt more ready and excited to get this baby
here. I was ready. That’s when Carson and I started our 2-mile daily walks
around the neighborhood—something I really cherished with Carson (and one of
our last memories as a family of two).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At
this point, I was still feeling really good and so I kept going to the high
school to coach every day. I couldn’t envision how I would go from this stage
to delivering a baby. I didn’t know what to expect…was pain going to suddenly
overtake me? Would my water to break? Or the dreaded (for me)… would I go over
my due date? Weirdly enough, I looked forward to any discomfort as I saw it
being one step closer to meeting our sweet babe! I had to continually remind
myself that we had come this far, it is only going to do the baby good to keep
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I woke up Sunday morning, the 8<sup>th</sup> of November
(Finn’s projected due date was Tuesday, November 10<sup>th</sup>) with a little
back pain. I was somewhat excited but anticipated this to last for a few days
or a week. We got ready and headed to Stake Conference. We got home at around
12:30. I started to make some lunch and Carson left to attend a few Church
meetings. As I finished eating, my body started to experience unusually sharp
contractions; they were very sporadic…about 10-18 minutes apart. I didn’t think
too much about it, seeing as this was probably another normal stage prior to
the body entering labor. I went to go lay down upstairs for a few minutes and
noticed that the contractions started to get stronger to the point of waking me
up due to the discomfort. I looked at my phone and, just for fun, decided to
time them to determine the time + duration and sure enough, at around 3pm, they
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Part of me was getting excited, while the other part of me
didn’t want to get my hopes up. The contractions were close together but not
terribly painful. Carson and I decided to go on a walk around the neighborhood
to see if that would enable my body to progress…We learned in our birthing
class that you can go to the hospital at this point but I had always planned to
labor as much as I could at home before entering the hospital. Carson tracked
the time between contractions on my notepad on my phone—they were 3-5 to the
dot and becoming increasingly stronger, longer, and more painful. I came home
and took a shower to get my mind off of it…after three hours, we decided to go
on one last walk….I could not make it to the corner before we had to turn back
around. We got straight into the car (thankful that Cars pre-packed the car)
and we headed to the AF Hospital. Each contraction was closer together and
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After being checked in, the nurse checked my cervix and I
was at a 2. They wanted to keep us for an hour to see if I was progressing
before officially admitting me into the hospital. I did NOT want to go home!!
It was a very uncertain and uncomfortable hour. My contractions were becoming
progressively more painful and occurring every minute. I danced around hoping
to find some comfort. Some moments I insisted Carson push on my back as HARD as
possible (I had incredible back labor) and other moments for him not to touch
me at all. His thumbs nearly broke off by the end of all of this! He was such a
champion; always ready to help me in any way. He even tried to incorporate
humor by playing music (i.e “Two Step”) as I was moving in a rhythm that was
somewhat helping me focus through each contraction. I may have slightly
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Soon the clock hit 8:30! The nurse came in. I was PRAYING so
hard that I had progressed enough to stay because I didn’t know if I could
fathom going back home. They checked my cervix and I had dilated to a 3.5 and
right then, my water broke. The nurse smiled and said, “Well, it looks like you
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The next hour, was possibly the most physically difficult
hour of my life. The contractions started to pick up in intensity and duration
and now were nearly constant. I was lucky if I had 30 seconds to regain strength.
My breathing became shallow. It took everything inside of me to focus and force
my body to breathe deeply. I had to take each contraction one at a time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my mind, I estimated my cervix dilation to
be a 4, maybe a 5—given the level of progression of the previous hour. I
started to break down mentally. All I could think of was our birthing class
instructor, our OBGYN doctor, and my fellow friends, saying <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">labor is 12-14 hours on average for the
first time</i>. I didn’t know how I would get through 10 more hours of this
excruciating pain that overcame my body so quickly. My spirits and hope started
to fade each contraction. Now, I was so desperate for any relief. How would I
be able to do this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After an hour, I
insisted the anesthesiologist come in to start an epidural NOW--ASAP. (I know, I
am weird…Epidurals kind of freaked me out—I didn’t want to be numb) I was
sitting on the side of the bed and grabbed Carson’s shirt as tightly as
possible leaning on him during each contraction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The anesthesiologist started to put in the epidural
between contractions…he only had a small window between each one. They said it
would take 15 minutes until it would take effect. Almost immediately after the
anesthesiologist left the room to gather some more materials to proceed with
the epidural, the nurse decided to check my cervix again between contractions….
Immediately, she shouted, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“HOLY COW, you are 10+</b>… <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I can see
your baby’s head…you are ready to start pushing…get the doctor in here...</b>” No way would I have ever thought I could progress from a 3 to a 10 in one hour. In my mind, I was floored, excited, relieved, and comforted to know that is why
it has been SO hard and painful—I had fully dilated and this baby was
coming! The nurse excitedly had Carson come
over to see the baby and he replied, “<i>Rach,
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Immediately, my spirits were rising. The thought of this
being almost over was exciting and somehow made the pain more manageable. I
lifted my oxygen mask and told Cars, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“You
better call my Mom, she is going to freak.”</i> (Up until this point, we had
told my family about my contractions but we didn’t say anything about the
hospital until we were officially admitted…No way did I think I would progress that quickly..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Little did I know, they all were stalking us
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The doctor ran back in, shocked because this was “very rare
for a first birth.” There was not much time. The epidural would not take into
effect before he was born so I asked if they could just shut it off …but they thought
it would be best if they tapered it down (it would take the edge off of the pushing
and I would still be able to move and walk and for that, I was VERY grateful).<o:p></o:p></div>
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I pushed for 30 minutes… man, that is one stage I
overlooked. I give Momma’s props who push for long periods of time. After 15
minutes, they asked if I wanted to see baby’s head coming out. Being the
curious person that I am, I embraced the vagina mirror and suddenly on the next
push, I could see him; it was the first time I saw Finn. My eyes started to
tear up, it increased my motivation tenfold; I wanted to have this baby with
us. I pushed until I felt the blood vessels in my face would burst. Carson was
my biggest advocate, encouraging me through each contraction and pushing
counts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After one incredibly long push,
Dr. Jones said, “How about we do one more of those right now and you will have
a baby!” I pushed with everything I felt I had inside of me…a low, wailing cry
filled the room. Finn made his debut. He was here! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Relief flooded my body. <o:p></o:p></div>
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He cried so loudly as they wiped the vernix off. The doctor
started laughing as he exclaimed, <i>“He has some lungs, good luck!”</i> Carson looked
over at me with full excitement—He is here! He leaned over and kissed my forehead and
moved the hair out of my face as we both looked at this baby that we had
anxiously awaited for so long. As soon
as he came out of the womb, they gently placed this baby, umbilical chord still
in tact, on my chest…and immediately he stopped crying. He nestled his head
into my chest and he quietly went from a fast-paced whimper to steady
breathing. My heart about burst into a
million pieces. He knows me. I felt so
complete. With tears streaming down my face, I looked down at this baby who
looked up at me with his big, dark eyes…our son was here. He made it safe and
sound. Time seemed to stop. How could I love this little boy any more?<o:p></o:p></div>
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After spending some special time as a family of three, my
mom walked in. She had dropped everything she was doing that night and drove to
the hospital. She sat right outside as we were in the final stages of pushing…
she heard him cry as he made his big debut. She walked in the room sobbing as
she looked at us with this baby in my arms--her first grandchild. We both sat
on the bed and sobbed. She gently held Finn and sweetly talked to him. He was
so calm and snuggly. She stayed with us until 4am…helping me walk to the
restroom, after being stitched up, to get cleaned up. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I sat in the wheel chair in the nursery with Carson as we
watched him get his first bath and all cleaned up. For the first time, I felt
something in my heart that I had never experienced before…I call it my Mama Heart.
It is a love that I never knew existed, something in me started to hurt and get
extremely protective…tears streamed down my face as I watched them prick him or
to see him so exposed under lights, crying. <o:p></o:p></div>
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That night, we did not sleep a wink…we were the
stereotypical first parents, just sitting there holding and watching him sleep.
I sat in the hospital bed, holding Finn or watching Carson change/swaddle him
or regularly check on him if I started to nod off. It was 4am. We were in this
little, dark hospital room as a family of three. My heart felt it would burst. I
felt deeply grateful to have such a solid team member to help raise this baby
with and so grateful for this beautiful baby. Our whole world has changed in
the most wonderful and dramatic way. I see parts of me in him and parts of
Carson…but mostly, I see a whole new soul with a life to live. I am excited to be his number one fan. I am excited to see what his personality will be like. I am excited to parent with Carson. I am excited Finn will be apart of our family forever.</div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Well, I am sitting here in my bed this morning 39 weeks pregnant. Just a few days shy of our due date (Tuesday)! I have never been <b>MORE </b>excited to meet our little one...seriously, I can barely contain my excitement. It's all I think about. P<i>atience </i>is the keyword for me. Nursery is done, his clothes are all washed (with the most divine smelling baby detergent), the thank-you letters are sent out from the showers, walks around the neighborhood have begun (just to see if he is ready :), I have deep-cleaned our house <i>countless</i> times (nesting to the max!), and the hospital bag is packed by the door. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">As I sit here waiting for our little one to make his great debut, I have had time to reflect over my first pregnancy. It has been a truly miraculous process to be apart of. My heart wants to burst with excitement and love already. It has been beautiful to watch my body change as it nurtures and grows <span style="font-size: large;">a HUMAN</span>! Can you believe bodies can do this?! I am still in awe at the process and even more grateful to God for allowing me to be apart of this miraculous process. These last 9 months have given me a greater love for Carson and gratitude for my body and all that it can accomplish. [I have also learned of a few limitations </span><span style="color: #666666;">(Hydronephrosis), learning when to relax, or pulling ligaments at track practice when you are 38 weeks pregnant.]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Over the last 9 months, Carson hasn't missed one doctor's appointment with me. Together, we have shared in this excitement and preparation. It has been so fun for me to already see Carson get into Father mode--he talks/sings to him regularly and kisses him before he goes out the door..hahaha. I also have to give a special shoutout to Carson for putting my shoes on the last few weeks, lifting me into and out of bed (bc sometimes I think I am superhuman at track practice), and faithfully answering all of my phone calls! I could not do this without you, Love! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT THIS NEXT WEEK HAS IN STORE....we are just holding our breaths...waiting for your arrival, little one! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">(the following pics are mainly for me to document this pregnancy (so many good memories!), I have not put these pictures in one specific location yet....)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">18 weeks--How many people get a real life "Before and After" ? Being an identical twin offers a unique perspective on the beautiful capabilities of the human body. I got a little teary when I saw this picture for the first time bc of the support and love that is already developing for this baby! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Baby Garrett has gone to Alaska, London, Denmark, and Poland!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">25 weeks</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">28 weeks</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">29 weeks---we ended up walking over 78 miles in Europe. Towards the end of the trip, I could feel my body getting slower and our sweet babe getting bigger. No matter what country we were in, however, people were so kind to me. I was often in awe, even when we couldn't speak the same language, people offered me their seats or lifted my suitcase. Its a beautiful journey to experience the changes of the world, both, outside of me and within.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Prepping the nursery--yes, this was Carson's first reaction to testing out the rocker.. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Baby Garrett has helped me Coach XC this season....from running, to riding a bike, to waddling and cheering...we made it through the entire season!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Last week, we dressed up for Halloween as Flounder + Ursula & a participated in a Music Video! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">39 weeks and still kicking...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">.....and now we go on regular, morning walks together! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Having you here with us is all I ever dreamed of! We love you already, Baby Garrett! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">I am deeply grateful for so many incredible people in my life. Wow, it is unreal. I have been continually reminded through letters, messages, gifts, phone calls, emails, etc. from so many of you... my whole pregnancy. Thank you! Over the last two months, I have had three baby showers...talk about BLESSED! I am still in awe. My darling sisters/friends organized one for all of my girlfriends in Utah County. My Grandma organized a family/friends shower in Bountiful. My sweet XC girls + Jamie organized one just a few weekends ago. I feel so loved. </span><span style="color: #666666;">It is so beautiful to see people come together to show love and excitement for one another. </span><span style="color: #666666;">I only wish I could adequately articulate how much this means to me and our little family. Thank you for the love and support you have shown me!! xoxo</span></div>
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