Garrison Gems

The next generation carries on the Garrison family tradition of singing and dancing.

Grace, Arthur, and Lily party in Colleen's room.

Introducing the talented Grace Elizabeth Garrison

Grace and Lily After Ballet with Aunt Colleen

Lily and Grace in their ballet costumes

Killer Smile, Killer Ribbons

Waveny Park Ward Musical Sacrament

Mom came with Jared and me to the singles ward to see us sing in the choir. It was more beautiful in person, but these recordings will suffice, I hope. Enjoy!

Mom and Colleen at the Bethel Public Library

Karyn's paper-mache elephant is still there!

Mom pointing to Karyn's Barnum elephant.

Colleen in front of the entrance to the children's section of the library.

So you can see the main entrance.

Don't talk to me.

PSA: Where is the Garrison Clan?

So...

Dad's in Madison.
Mom's back in Bethel.
Jean and Amora are going to have a baby and are moving to Atlanta for Jean's new job.
Stef and Heath have survived the first month of Hunter's life, and Clinton is cute as ever ("Crazy? I was crazy once").
Art and Diane and their three growing kids--Grace, Lily, and Arthur--are making it in Brookfield.
Brian and Lisa are back in Vallejo with William and Charlotte, rockin' out.
I'm moving back to Connecticut to start a new job. (Don't ask for details; I don't even know yet.)
Jared apparently has a new girlfriend and is starting a new semester.
Karyn is also starting a new semester, and BYU is treating her well.
Likewise, April will be starting school soon, and she gets high marks already for her awesome taste in entertainment (Doctor Who, Boys Over Flowers, Lizzie Bennet Diaries).

So where are the Garrison Clan posts?! Come on, people! This is like our collective family album. Post your news, pictures and videos. I want to see announcements, birthdays, anniversaries, and any other noteworthy events like a Garrison family Christmas reunion.

Thank you.

Most sincerely,

Colleen E.

P.S. Please comment or notify me if you have read this so that I know who is and who is not reading these posts.

Happy 32nd Birthday, Jean!

Stefanie made the cake for Jean's birthday. I made dinner, and April and Clinton kept a watch out for Jean so we could surprise her. We were just finishing up the candles when Jean walked in. Surprise!

Happy Birthday, Jean!

Sorry the video was so short. The memory card was full. :(

Jean blew out all 32 candles in 1.5 breaths. It still counts. I hope all your birthday wishes come true!

Love,

                   Colleen

Aqui 'Ta!

Art and Diane sent this to me, and it made my day. Enjoy. P.S. They're saying "Donde esta el bebe... Aqui 'Ta!" from Ice Age in Spanish.

Colleen tells a story to Clinton