May updates

In May we were as busy as we were in April. At the beginning of the month Jason chaperoned Jenna's field trip to the Ballpark at Arlington and happened to see Josh Hamilton practicing.




The school had Family Fun Day and the kids learned how to fence. Those are real foils.





We visited Legoland Discovery Center with G-Mommy and Rylee and Reese.





Jenna had her dance recital. This year she had three dances. She did a great job and really had a blast this year.




Jackson had his Kindergarten Award / PTA performance at school. Of course his performance was during the tornadoes/severe hail that hit the metroplex that night.



Both the kids were recognized for their published works with an Author's Tea.






Jenna finally had enough money saved to buy a new American Girl doll so we had a Mother / Daughter shopping afternoon at the Galleria.

Skating Party

This year we decide to combine the kids' birthday parties for one skating party at Interskate. The kids had their own cakes. Jenna's wanted cupcakes and unknowing to even Mom trick candles were placed on her cake.


Jackson wanted a Star Wars cake (that would light up)


Jenna celebrated her 9th birthday


Jackson celebrated his 6th birthday


And what would a skating party be without the hookie pokie. And yes, that orange tall person out there is Jason.



The kids finished the party with a visit to the money box. Jackson was more interested in the paper coupons while Jenna walked away with three dollar bills!

Lowry Family Christmas

Sunday we had Christmas lunch with my Mom's side of the family. The boys especially loved Uncle Brad's iphone games.


And a Sunday wouldn't be complete without a little napping.

World Series 2010

Jason received early birthday presents. He was able to attend a game for each of the series of post season play at the Ballpark. He even got to attend 2 games of the World Series. Here are some of his pictures. Happy birthday Jason!







This is a cool crowd shot of the guys at Game 3 - October 30th




And the same shot for Game 4 - October 31st - notice Jason watches the Rangers in the same position

Finally a Santa Photo!

So most of you have seen last year's Santa fiasco picture...



About a month ago Jackson started drafting his wish list on the Lego website. At that point we kept telling him that he would have to give Santa the list otherwise he wouldn't know what he wants. So on Thursday we took the opportunity to go to Bass Pro to visit Santa. We did it to avoid the crowds but realized that it could take multiple visits to actually get a Santa picture. Jenna went first and told him want she wants.



Then he walks up and gives Santa his two page list and barely talked to him, but he took a picture. Progress!



And even took another picture with Jenna!



It was at that point that we realized some of our friends were doing the same thing. The boys even went and took at picture together. What a difference a year makes.

Saturday of Games

We started bright and early on Saturday and headed to the State Fair. We met up with our friends Steve and Jenny to head to the Baylor / Tech game. Jason and I even wore green to support the Bears.



Before we headed into the game we were able to go through the Tom Landry exhibit. The exhibit is a prelude to the Super Bowl in Arlington in February.





We had to head a little early to get Jason to the Rangers game.



Unfortantely both the Bears and the Rangers lost. Other than a little more sun than we wanted we had a great time.

The Pumpkin Patch

One of my favorite family traditions is visiting The Pumpkin Patch. We have done it every year since Jenna was born. We always try to go the first Friday the Patch is open. It is normally a wonderful day, it isn't very crowded and we get the first selection of the pumpkins. This year it happen to be opening day. It was fun watching the tractors unload and lay out the pumpkins.

Every year we take this photo and I guess it hit me how grown up Jenna is really becoming. My little girl is starting to disappear and a beautiful young lady is appearing.



Jackson is really starting to have a little growth spurt. It is always harder to tell with him because of his body build.



They humored me and allowed multiple pictures some even without the standard camera smile.




Some years I don't care what pumpkin we get but today I felt like traditional round. So we hunted for round with no ickies on the side. We finally found it!


Then we headed for the perfect little pumpkin before we headed to the Fall Festival at the kids' daycare.


One last hay climb before we head out!


I love Fall and can't wait for the Fall weather to arrive! Happy October everyone!

FC Dallas Game

During the summer Jenna and Jason were glued to the World Cup. So Jason decided he would take Jenna to see a professional soccer game one weekend in September to see FC Dallas. They even were treated to fireworks after the game. Jenna had a blast!

Happy Anniversary Jennifer!

Jason gave me an anniversary present a day early. We traveled to Kansas City to visit all things Hallmark. We went to the visitors center that had a great stamping activity through the different exhibits for the kids.



The kids got to make a purple bow



Jenna liked the ornament section - as do I.



We ate lunch at the Crayola Cafe



Visited the Crayon Store



The kids loved being creative in Kaleidoscope activity center.




One of the many fountains



We headed across I-35 to enter Kansas - this is the best it gets picture wise.


Jenna kept busy with her new craft.



Best part of all this - everything but lunch was free!