Garver Family

LDS.org - Ensign Article - Seeking and Receiving Personal Revelation

2010-03-30T20:17:00.000-07:00

LDS.org - Ensign Article - Seeking and Receiving Personal Revelation

Happy 2010!

2010-01-20T11:02:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends and Family,
We Closed out 2009 with a BANG!!! The end of the year for the Garver's is always CRAZY. It usually starts in Nov. with Kayla turning the BIG "5", then Thanksgiving...(And believe you me I have had a lot to be thankful for this year), Then Kenna turned The BIG "3", and of course Konner's FIRST Christmas...And Finally Atom's "13th" Birthday...Top off with a Happy New Year!!! Hope you got all that...HAPPY NEW YEAR, may your 2010 be wonderful and bring your families all the blessings they deserve.
Love, The Garver's

We're so Proud of Kayla

2009-08-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

It's been three weeks since Ms. Kayla started Kindergarten. And a very surprising three weeks at that. My mom, awesome as she is has agreed to watch Kenna & Konner every Thursday so that I can go work in Kayla's classroom. This is a experience that I would suggest to every parent. I absolutely love it. The first week I went I was a little apprehensive as to how KK would behave while I was there, But she was and is amazing. It's kinda like she turns into somebody else a little sweeter, A LOT QUIETER...and a lot less "OUT OF CONTROL." She goes into class sits on her mat criss cross apple sauce. Hands in her lap...Quite as a mouse. When the teacher takes roll she was to shy to say HERE! So the teacher and Kayla have an agreement as long as she smiles really big and raises her hand really high...She can wait till Kayla is ready to use her voice. (Although that might open a can of worms...LOL) It's really neat to see Kayla in class, she seems older just in three weeks. Friday they just had the first award ceremony and Kayla got Student of the Week. Kory and I were pleasantly surprised and very PROUD of our BIG/little Girl!

Ms. Kayla's First Day of Kindergarten

2009-08-10T11:16:00.000-07:00

Today was Bitter Sweet, Kayla was the most nervous I've ever seen in my life. She could hardly wait to get ready for school this morning. But when her Daddy pulled up from work, she knew this was the day she'd been waiting for all summer long-The First Day of KINDERGARTEN! Mommy a little teary eyed, Daddy a little apprehensive (okay and exited now he can actually sleep when he gets home from work...Big mouths gone JK) And Kenna still not sure what happened is all she knows is NO ONE is teasing her right now and making her scream. Hey this isn't' half bad...Except we all MISS her to pieces! Man, Our Little Girl is growing up!:o( And I can't wait till she comes home to us all about it.

Baby Konner Allen Garver

2009-06-17T17:25:00.000-07:00

Konner was born at 9:19pm on Wed. the 3rd of June. He weighed in at 7 lbs 3.4 oz and was 20''long. It was my worse child bearing experence thus far. At dialated to only a 7 the Dr. assisted as she streach the cervics over his head and is one push I managed to push him down and out the birth canal. I didn't even know this was possible but I was is sooo much pain, and all the drugs they tried could'nt even touch it. They even called it the epidural Dr. and even though he knew I couldn't have one they thought that he would at lease have something to make me comfortable.....YA NOTHING!!!! Is all I can say is it's amazing to me how Heavenly Father makes you forget all that and we do it over and over again! WOW...But I'm done! I'll leave the rest of the families pro-creating to the brothers and some of there wives that have it a lot easier. (AMY) Hint, Hint! GARVER FAMILIES FINAL SCORE...GIRLS 3 - BOYS 3

Makin Mom Proud!

2009-06-17T17:09:00.000-07:00

Well, it is summer time...School just ended and Atom just graduated from elementry. This is huge! The first day of kindergarten I cried the whole way home. And now he starting middle school! I am horrified!!! My baby...is growing up and it is not going to stop. But, he does make his mom and dad proud. NOT only did Atom get on the Principals honor roll w/ straight A's, but he achevied the highest honor award by getting the Presidents Gold Award...That's principals honor roll all year and he has improved his Star testing since last year. Which I didn't think could get any better. So I am soooo stoked!!! And SUPER PROUD OF ATOM!;o)

The New House

2009-05-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

We are never moving...ever again!!! And you can quote me on that. The Garver's are moved, not quite settled but moved. This house has enough to keep Kory and I busy for two lifetimes. And with the baby due in 7 days, I just want to hibernate. We are very exited and can't wait to welcome baby #4. The last of our little crew. I'm done, finished, finito....and over it!!!! My body could not do this again if I wanted to. I hurt in places I did'nt even know could hurt. Okay I'm done complaining. We have been very blessed this year. With the move we got to stay in the same ward. Atom has been working hard on his scouting, this summer he will be recieving his First Class which is very awsome since all of my brothers, dad & grandfathers were Eagle Scouts. He takes his scouting very seriously and as his mother " I am very PROUD." Atom is also getting ready to go up to the Junior High...(and YES, I am scared to death.) On the other hand Ms. Kayla is going into Kindergarten....Not so scared, she has heard me tell stories of when Atom went to Kindergarten the first day and I cried the whole way home. The other day when we were going out we drove by the school and she told Kory and I that we didn't have to cry when she went to school. Kory and I laughed, and he told her he thinks that mommy will be okay. I just sighed. I'll be FINE!!!! The teacher on the other hand is in for a rare treat.LOL ...Then there is little Kenna, Every night she comes in to rub my belly before bed, she talks to little brother and kisses him and squishes him. She has adjusted well to sleeping in her and Kayla's room and does well in her big girl bed. All of the kids are exited for the new baby, Atom even told me the other day..." Mom, during the summer I'll wake up in the middle of the night to feed baby brother." I laughed my tail off then asked if I could get that in writting. IT'S A DEAL!!! I guess if he's serious I'll let him give that a try. Well family and friends, We love and miss you! Hope to see you this summer!!!

It's A BOY!

2009-01-21T11:58:00.000-08:00

Kaleb Allen Garver

Due: Mid June

Happy Halloween 08'

2008-11-15T13:52:00.000-08:00

Kenna's second Halloween. Following tradition we went to Mom and Dad's and ate Hay stacks for dinner. And went Trick or Treating...The kids always have so much fun. Since all my brothers and sisters are in Utah we've gotten a little thin. Good thing my sister in laws mom, dad and little sister came and spent Halloween with us and later that night we were graced with my BIRTHDAY BOY BROTHER and his family. It was cute to see my mom's face light up when they got there. You could tell she was missen all the grandkids!

Our Little fussy cute girl!

2008-10-07T21:41:00.000-07:00

Kenna wasn't having any funny business. One week after I had Kay Kay's pics done I took Kenna...She wasn't having any of it. But even though there were some cute shots.

Going on Four

2008-09-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

Ms. Kayla Garver is turning four On Nov. 3rd...WhooHoo

...Is all I could do is laugh!

2008-09-22T21:14:00.000-07:00

Left Kory with the girls for 20 minutes. And while I was away the girlies had there way...Mom you thought the Vasiline was bad! HELP!!! What a mess, but is all we could do is laugh. Kayla's crying because she made more work for mom & she now has to take the second bath of the day.

2008-08-24T22:03:00.000-07:00

These are some pictures my cousin Brittney took of the kids. I thought they were super cute. They just seem to grow up so fast...Atom starts 6th grade tomorrow! I can hardly believe it. And these girls WOW! they do keep me busy.

2008-08-23T09:02:00.000-07:00

Garver Nite at Angel Stadium! We had a BLAST! Although the Angels lost to the Twins (9-0) We had a great time. The Angels are Atom's favorite Baseball team...and while I didn't know how the girls would behave they did GREAT. We had the full AMERICAN favorite pastime experience...peanuts and cracker jacks. Kids even got a little something to take home. And while the fireworks scared the daylights out of Kenna...Atom, Kory, Kayla and I loved it. Thank you Auntie Sommer for the tickets...We had fun & That was just what the doctor ordered. And I think I found something else I could really enjoy. We love You!

Family Summer Fun

2008-08-02T10:09:00.000-07:00

It's been a wonderful summer & a lot has been going on. Besides running a full time daycare...we've been kept busy by a lot of other things as well. My baby cousin got married. My brothers and sisters came down for that & a mini family reunion. ( we don't get to see them all that much! But we should! ) I miss them lots. Kayla has been doing gymnastics and loving every minute of it. Atom's playing basketball and really enjoys that. Kory has been working his little heart out. And Kenna & I are pretty much just in it for the ride...Literally! We love you all, see you soon and enjoy the rest of your summer.

2008-07-29T22:35:00.000-07:00

Atom, Honey and I went to see the Phil harmonic. It was awsome! Honey and I are both glad that Atom enjoys the arts. I really like being able to share my times with Honey with my son. I am super lucky to have such a wonderful grandmother. She is one of the most selfless people I have ever known. Honey I hope you know haw much you're loved. Thank you for sharing so many special memories with me. I Love You! -Tami

Then & Now

2008-06-24T19:35:00.000-07:00

It's been about a year since we moved to Upland and for the most part it has been a blessing. It's hard when you move, move and move some more. And it would be great just to have a place of our own and NEVER move again...But only time will tell. Atom really enjoys the school he's at so we're thinking of just signing another lease where we are at, and parking it for at least another year. Kayla has started gymnastics and absolutely loves it! I was a little concerned in the beginning but she does well...she follows direction and has learned a l0t. Kenna has mastered walking and has moved on to running. She loves to play with her toys and does well to entertain herself. Kory's working hard 12-15 hour shifts some days. But still finds time for an occasional Chess game here & there. And me well lets just say I'll be lucky to find time to finish everything I need to do in a day! My summer daycare program is doing great and all the kids are enjoying it...EVEN Atom...Oh wait that's because he's getting paid!

2008-06-20T21:21:00.000-07:00

Daddy's Little Fishin Buddy!