May Fun--- Colored Pancakes

On the weekends, we usually make at least one big breakfast.... when we make pancakes , the kids pitch in to help. They had been asking to make colored pancakes. So that's what we did one morning this month...it was one of the rainy, cold days that we had. The kids each chose one color ( or mix of colors) that they added to their portion of the pancake batter. They loved it. We had purple, orange and an interesting teal-green color ( Knox's choice) . Plus we also wrote initials on the "normal" colored pancakes. They looked funny--- but tasted great as usual.

For some reason that morning-- Knox wanted to wear a hat ( he gets in that mood occasionally) -- thus the striped toboggan in the pictures.....

May Fun

The month of May has been a busy and fun one. The kids are growing and changing so much....Knox is talking and keeping up with his sisters more. He has turned into quite a monkey-- he loves to climb on anything and everything. This includes Daddy's motorcycles, slides, the stair rail, the back of the couch, and more!

Early in the month he was invited to a birthday party at one of those indoor play ( bounce houses, slides, arcade games) places for one of his classmates. This was the first party he went to without his sisters!! He loved playing on the inflated slides and obstacle course, as well as the basketball games in the arcade. He ate 2 pieces of pizza ( he is eating dairy products now-- not drinking milk-- but eating cheese & yogurt) and a large piece of "pincess cinrella" cake. He had a blast with mom and his buddies-- and fell promptly asleep on the drive home....

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.

AFTER

BEFORE

First Catch of the Season

Fishing fun has started again. The rods and reels were put away during the cold months, but now that we've had some awesome weather , the kids ( including Andrew) were itching to fish again. So...one night this week we finished supper early and headed out to see if the fish were biting. Well... it was a little slow going. Of course it may have had something to do with Jerzy and Shelby telling us the fish might be sleeping....and then proceeding to yell " Wake up fisssshiess! Wake up!" And then there's Knox...he just scampers around saying "FISS! FISS!"

Andrew did manage to catch one-- the first one of the season-- maybe it was a perch?
The kids were excited. It was sweet to see Knox getting into it, when we had last been out there in the Fall, he was not quite ready to sit still,nor was he talking much. Now he's really interested in it and has lots to say. The girls have developed more confidence as well as patience. It was a great way to end the day.

Happy New Year

I can't believe it has been 2+ months since I last posted. Lots has happened since then...but no time to blog it all now. We are fine. The kids are growing and changing constantly. They love school. We had a joyful Holiday season full of many blessings.

Andrew travelled for several wks before Christmas, but has been home since. He has been busy with work, home improvements, and enjoying the toys that Santa brought. I have been busy supporting him in the home improvements, as well as wrapping up my first semester as a high school teacher ( I LOVE MY JOB!) AND chasing after the 3 little rascals.

Hope everyone is having a great 2009. I will try to post more SOON!