Birthday gifts

Emily registered at Learning Express Toys. That made it very easy for everyone to know what she likes. When they register, the child actually goes around with a shopping basket, putting the items in there. Then when they've picked everything, there is a Rubbermaid container with Emily's name & party date on it, and that is where it all goes. So one friend went in to get a gift and asked for Emily's registry. Thinking it's on paper. Nope, they just pull down the tub and you pick your gift from that. In this first picture Emily gets a doorbell for her room from Katie & Carson.

This is the Alligator Dentist game from Aunt Penny. We were glad she was in town for the party.

This is a Hello Kitty bag with lots of accessories, from cousins Lindsey & Hope.
Here Emme is sooo proud of her gift. It's the Hannah Montana DVD Game.
Hope & Addie couldn't wait for Emily to open this (as Addie said) "Baggage Catch Kid". Hope is behind the bag helping too.
Jonathan & Jessi got Emily two of her favorite things. Makeup. And Hannah Montana anything. In this case it was an accessory bag.
Emily is really enjoying the gigantic bubble wand from Brett & Stacy, the jump rope & hula-hoop from Rachel, and the personalized Moo Mixer from Nina & Papa. Oh and the Jonas Bros. posters from our babysitter Jessica. Thank you all, we had a fun night.

Birthday pictures

Emily and Rachel. I love Emily's face in this picture. Isn't she pretty? We think so.
Singing Happy Birthday.

Make a Wish.

Emily is 6 years old

I can't believe it!! At 4:55a.m. my eldest daughter turned 6. In some ways she seems older than just 6. But then in other ways I still think of her as my baby girl. This morning I was thinking about all that has gone on in 6 years. It seems like it has flown by. Then I sadly thought about the next 6 years coming even faster, and she'll be 12. But really the only sad thing about that is I'll be older. Anyway, we are very proud of our sweet girl. She is such a kind, considerate, genuine, good hearted girl, and we love her very much. BTW she is also the MOST HELPFUL GIRL. She got an award this week for being so helpful. Congratulations and Happy Birthday Emily!! We love you!!

PS. I'll have pictures from the party sometime soon.

PSS. My computer is now fixed and I'm so happy!

10 Days and counting

I'm very sad to report that I have been without a computer for 10 days now. This has been the longest 10 days of my life. Well, not really of my life, but still VERY LONG. Our hardrive crashed and needed to be replaced. It was shipped Monday and arrived Friday. Jody was going to install it, while on the phone with Dell, and guess what. It's not the right part. They sent us a hardrive for a laptop. Boy do I wish I had a laptop. They reordered the right hardrive and told us the expected arrival date. May 27. What?? I have no idea why, but that means I will still have no computer till then.
Over these last 10 days I've taken some time to reflect, and I've realized something. I spend more time than I thought on the computer. It could just be a habit, but when it's there you use it,a lot. We use it to get phone #'s, directions, email instead of calling, research, shopping, banking, bill paying, scrapbooking pictures, order pizza, and to plan trips etc etc. Can you tell I'm having withdrawals?
Right now I'm getting my fix, on my good friend Deanna's laptop. Thanks Dee. This month with no computer will be long but busy. I've got a girls trip, Mother's Day, Emily's Birthday, a wedding, end of the year school stuff and more. Hopefully this will help keep my mind off my withdrawals, so this doesn't get any worse. Anyway, that is the latest from the Jarrett household. Hope you have a wonderful month. Oh, BTW,in case you need to get in touch with me before June, CALL ME.