We're gearing up for the next few days of fun and family time, celebrating the Holiday with our loved ones. This time of year we try to get together with as many old ( & new) friends and family. We're actually managing to do a pretty good job of that this year a little bit a time...but if we don't see you, please know we are thinking of you and wish you a very merry Christmas with your loved ones. We've loved all the Christmas cards, letters and pictures that you've shared- thank you!
On my favorite Christian radio station they play comments from listeners occasionally throughout the Christmas music, reminding us of what the season is really about.
One woman says something that really sticks with me and has served to alleviate much of the holiday-related stress and anxiety.... Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. It's not about the shopping, it's not about the presents, it's not even about the Christmas trees. So I'm sharing that with you...I hope that little reminder can help make this time of year a little merrier for you and your loved ones. Happy Birthday Jesus!!!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Busy Busy
I know everyone is busy this time of year. But that's my excuse for not posting anything lately.
We are doing fine. Girls finished preschool today until after the new year. They are both very chatty and inquisitive. They are excited about Christmas time.They love the lights and ornaments and music. They are addicted to watching Polar Express over and over again.
Or as they call it "choo-choo train show". It's very educational.... we've learned about hot chocolate, reindeer, bells,the North Pole and how to say "ALL ABOARD!!!" and "MERRY CHRISTMAS!!" very loudly.
We did make a trip to visit Santa at the mall earlier this month. It wasn't bad...but Shelby tried to escape and Jerzy just sat on his lap and cried. Knox sat patiently as he always does.
Knox will be 11-months on Christmas Eve. WOW! He's still a happy guy, even though he's had a yucky cough and runny nose lately. He's not walking yet, not even attempting it. He knows he can get anywhere and everywhere in two seconds by doing his commando crawl.
Andrew is almost done with work travel for the year and is looking forward to being home with the kids quite a bit during the holidays, while I pick up extra days at work.
We are gearing up for a busy Christmas week with family and friend get-togethers. It is a crazy and hectic time, but we love it! Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying all the joys of this holiday season.
We are doing fine. Girls finished preschool today until after the new year. They are both very chatty and inquisitive. They are excited about Christmas time.They love the lights and ornaments and music. They are addicted to watching Polar Express over and over again.
Or as they call it "choo-choo train show". It's very educational.... we've learned about hot chocolate, reindeer, bells,the North Pole and how to say "ALL ABOARD!!!" and "MERRY CHRISTMAS!!" very loudly.
We did make a trip to visit Santa at the mall earlier this month. It wasn't bad...but Shelby tried to escape and Jerzy just sat on his lap and cried. Knox sat patiently as he always does.
Knox will be 11-months on Christmas Eve. WOW! He's still a happy guy, even though he's had a yucky cough and runny nose lately. He's not walking yet, not even attempting it. He knows he can get anywhere and everywhere in two seconds by doing his commando crawl.
Andrew is almost done with work travel for the year and is looking forward to being home with the kids quite a bit during the holidays, while I pick up extra days at work.
We are gearing up for a busy Christmas week with family and friend get-togethers. It is a crazy and hectic time, but we love it! Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying all the joys of this holiday season.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving
It has been a busy November for us. We all caught our share of the crud going around, but are all well now. Andrew has traveled to Omaha, Houston, Chicago,Tulsa so far.
We as a family have just returned from our road trip to Kentucky ( with a stop to visit friends in Tulsa) for Thanksgiving with Andrew's brother and family. We had wonderful time but are glad to be home. I will update later with pictures and comments on our various happenings this month.
We are very thankful for our safe travels, as well as for family and friends who mean so much to us.
We are saddened though by the passing of my Aunt Nancy this evening. Her children and her siblings ( my Dad and other 3 sisters) and other extended family were with her through the week in her last moments. I was not able to see her, and I regret that. However, I am looking forward to being with the rest of the Lowery extended family in the next few days. I will always have fond memories of times spent with her. And a very important part of my girls' everyday lives came from Nancy...she knitted the blanket that each of them sleeps with and uses as a comforting item at home and away. For that thoughtful gift she made them each when they were born, I will be forever grateful.
Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving.
We as a family have just returned from our road trip to Kentucky ( with a stop to visit friends in Tulsa) for Thanksgiving with Andrew's brother and family. We had wonderful time but are glad to be home. I will update later with pictures and comments on our various happenings this month.
We are very thankful for our safe travels, as well as for family and friends who mean so much to us.
We are saddened though by the passing of my Aunt Nancy this evening. Her children and her siblings ( my Dad and other 3 sisters) and other extended family were with her through the week in her last moments. I was not able to see her, and I regret that. However, I am looking forward to being with the rest of the Lowery extended family in the next few days. I will always have fond memories of times spent with her. And a very important part of my girls' everyday lives came from Nancy...she knitted the blanket that each of them sleeps with and uses as a comforting item at home and away. For that thoughtful gift she made them each when they were born, I will be forever grateful.
Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Halloween
We had a fun Halloween. The girls had a costume parade at their preschool in the morning. In the evening we went "trick or treating." We took the kids to see a few friends and family in the neighborhood. Shelby dressed as Princess Jasmine from Disney's Aladdin movie. Jerzy was a super-cute bumblebee. She loved her costume. Knox was a pumpkin.
They got lots of candy and snacks. Andew and I have had to be the bad guys of course in limiting the candy. Shelby has decided that because Reese's Cups are Daddy's favorite, they are also her favorite too. But she calls them "cupcakes." Jerzy will try anything and will eat whatever Shelby doesn't like. Knox has enjoyed his snack mix of puffs and cheerios from Nana.
Here are the kids at Nana's house. She managed to snap the best pics of them in their costumes.
They got lots of candy and snacks. Andew and I have had to be the bad guys of course in limiting the candy. Shelby has decided that because Reese's Cups are Daddy's favorite, they are also her favorite too. But she calls them "cupcakes." Jerzy will try anything and will eat whatever Shelby doesn't like. Knox has enjoyed his snack mix of puffs and cheerios from Nana.
Here are the kids at Nana's house. She managed to snap the best pics of them in their costumes.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Recent Fun
In the last few days , we have had several Halloween-related activities as well as another birthday to celebrate.
The kids had a playgroup costume party on Friday and a cousins Halloween donut breakfast with Nana and Papa on Saturday.
We visited a pumpkin patch Sunday afternoon with cousins Kailey and Dylan. Here's a picture of what usually happens when you try to get five little ones to sit still for the camera....the only one not moving is the one who can't walk yet, and no one is looking at the camera!! Oh well.
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On Sunday evening we had dinner with extended family on my side, to celebrate my grandfather's 85th birthday. We got together at my Uncle Jim and Aunt Becky's home.
We had bbq, cake and ice cream. My grandfather is an amazing man at 85. We are very blessed to have him as our patriarch and in the words of my uncle...Gran is also " our hero". He has seen a lot in his 85 years and through it all has loved and supported his family and friends unconditionally. He survived World War II stationed in the South Pacific. He has lived through the passing of his parents, his siblings, his beloved wife and two of his children.He has also endured cardiac bypass surgery. We love you Gran!
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Last night Andrew carved pumpkins while the kids supervised. The girls were fascinated and thought the insides "gucky". Here's a few pics of the kids with their jack o' lanterns.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween tomorrow!!
The kids had a playgroup costume party on Friday and a cousins Halloween donut breakfast with Nana and Papa on Saturday.
We visited a pumpkin patch Sunday afternoon with cousins Kailey and Dylan. Here's a picture of what usually happens when you try to get five little ones to sit still for the camera....the only one not moving is the one who can't walk yet, and no one is looking at the camera!! Oh well.
*********************************************************************************On Sunday evening we had dinner with extended family on my side, to celebrate my grandfather's 85th birthday. We got together at my Uncle Jim and Aunt Becky's home.
We had bbq, cake and ice cream. My grandfather is an amazing man at 85. We are very blessed to have him as our patriarch and in the words of my uncle...Gran is also " our hero". He has seen a lot in his 85 years and through it all has loved and supported his family and friends unconditionally. He survived World War II stationed in the South Pacific. He has lived through the passing of his parents, his siblings, his beloved wife and two of his children.He has also endured cardiac bypass surgery. We love you Gran!
**********************************************************************************Last night Andrew carved pumpkins while the kids supervised. The girls were fascinated and thought the insides "gucky". Here's a few pics of the kids with their jack o' lanterns.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween tomorrow!!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
A Growing Boy
Knox is now 9 months old. Today was his well-visit at the pediatrician's office. He's doing fine.
He weighs 21lbs and 15 oz. He is 28 1/2 inches long. He has 2 teeth so far. He sits up, but not for long before he's off crawling and exploring. He's making lots of babbling noises and eating a variety of foods ( he even tried dog food last week!! yuck!). Being the third child, I don't take as many pictures of him. But I did manage to snap a good one last night before he went to bed.
He is a happy boy!
A Few Birthday Pictures
Shelby in her new bike helmet. 
Shelby got an Elmo cupcake and Jerzy's was an Ernie cupcake.
The morning after......
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