Rainy Night

The kids have been fascinated with the fog,rain, lightning and thunder we have had this week. Tonight after supper we spent a few moments on the patio enjoying the storm. The kids had fun reaching out to feel the rain and dancing around patio cover posts, getting themselves wet.

A short time later as we gathered upstairs putting pajamas on and brushing teeth, we were having a discussion about storms, storm sirens and what it meant to take shelter. We also heard thunder at this time. Shelby got a little panicky-- but sweet Jerzy quickly offered comfort and reassurance. She says to me" Momma- Jesus will save us, right?" As soon as I said yes,she turns to Shelby and says- "Shelby, don't worry, Jesus will save us." Oh the wisdom and faith of a 3 year old. Thank you Lord! Yes Jerzy, Jesus saves.....

Easter Weekend Fun

The Tokarz gang took a road trip over Easter weekend. We drove to Burnet, TX for my cousin's wedding. We had a great time. This was the Lowery side of the family. My Aunt Libby's ( Dad's sister) daughter Elsie, married her longtime boyfriend, Brad. It was a great reunion of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. The wedding was in a CAVERN!! Yes... a cave...a big dark hole in the ground...but it wasn't too dark due to all the torches, tealights and other accessory lighting!

The wedding was at Longhorn Caverns State Park. It was a really neat setup-- a beautiful wedding and fun reception, despite the cool, windy weather. The kids had cute new clothes-- covered for awhile by jackets, sweaters and blankets. Then after we ate ( yummy bbq!!) the Park staff and DJ graciously moved everything inside to the gift shop/snack bar area, where we danced , laughed and enjoyed cake ( which was all Jerzy and Shelby were waiting for!!).

The next morning, after the Easter bunny magically made deliveries to our hotel room, most of the Lowery clan gathered for the Holiday Inn free breakfast . After visiting and hugging and saying our goodbyes...we hit the road for home. We stopped for the required bluebonnet pictures and some lunch, making it home in time to have Nana and Papa over for a visit and dinner.

Andrew & Amy waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Shelby sitting in Brennan's lap waiting to see the "white dress."

My silly girls!

This was the best shot I got of either of the girls' new dresses.

Uncle Kemp and Bubba Knox share a cold one.

The Lowery/Tokarz gang ( Andrew was at the car- rounding up blankets& jackets) before the reception moved indoors.

New 'Do

Knox is a big boy! A couple wks ago he stayed home with Andrew due to an ear infection. That afternoon Andrew went to get a haircut and Knox got one too. He fought it every second, so it came out a little patchy. But God bless the woman at Great Clips who was ever so patient and persevered to get it done! He was a cute 2 year old before, now he's handsome little devil.

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