HondaRowesa

Honey and his Boys

2011-09-07T08:50:00.004-05:00

The Daily Trip around the yard-

E felt sorry for Lawson because he had to slide by himself :)

This was HoneyDay- I mean Fathers Day.

Daddy came and went, if Ethan called him Daddy it was only for a short while. Honey is what he is known by now and it's so cute I can't find it in my heart to correct it!

Graduation

2011-09-07T08:45:00.002-05:00

Lawson Graduated First in his class of Spoiled Rotten at Mrs. Linda's

"What do you mean they aren't going to ask me what I want for lunch at Big School"

Thank you Father-

2011-09-07T08:33:00.003-05:00

Thank you Father for this little one. Thank you for his health. Thank you for blessing me with his precious heart. Recently we were terrified brain surgery was in his future. We are thrilled with a much different future. All the same, I look upon him in a much different light. Do not get caught with busy, checking things off your list...slow way down...listen to their laughs, really listen...Praising my Father for blessing me with two amazing boys.

When it rains...

2011-04-26T08:25:00.004-05:00

I think of this....
Hosea 6:3
Let us strive to know the Lord.
His appearance is as sure as the dawn.
He will come to us like the rain,
like the spring showers that water the land.

Easter Morning Excitement

2011-04-25T13:03:00.004-05:00

We had lots of Easter Morning Excitement! There was the beautiful sunrise service, Ethan telling me no momma no momma no, Lawson telling us his head wanted to get up but his rear end didn't, me running outside floodlights glaring to gather roses, the farmer weary looking rough, and the wonderful conversation on the way to the service.
Beautiful Words, Beautiful Flowers, Beautiful Service!
Breakfast I didn't have to cook!
Baskets when we got home!

Ethan Candy Rowe and Lawson Loving his new Devotion Rowe!
I wonder now if he loved it as much as he said or if it was because I had told him no matter what anyone does for you today even if they bought you lipsick you tell them thank you and you love it!

P.S. I do NOT want this post to be deceiving in any way! My House is a mess. I raked all the toys back behind me! My house does NOT smell like pinesol...but after all they are NOT going to remember what our house smelled like but the time we spent together-Proverbs 31 ministries!

What did you get Brother?

ohhhh what did you get brother?

Calvary!

2011-04-25T12:46:00.006-05:00

Roman Soldiers aka, Superman and The Flash...they were no match for Jesus! This was one battle they lost!

Falling like dead men....

The stone was rolled away!

Jesus Arose!!!!

Later that day: Mommy, remember they were excited when Jesus wasn't there!

Egg Hunt

2011-04-25T12:38:00.003-05:00

Lawson Gettin Crafty

I think Ethan found four but he was so proud of himself!

Lawson being the oldest of the bunch was running wild like the hamburgler!

Busted: Lawson sneaking in some brother love!

Just Boys in Booooots

2011-04-25T12:29:00.002-05:00

A Beautiful day to put on your Boots and Be outside!

Good Friday!

2011-04-25T12:12:00.005-05:00

Friday was so much MORE than a Mommy Day!
Our sins He died for us!

For E's

For Lawson's

For Kristi!

Friday morning's devotion was all about what He did for us. We wore reminders throughout the day. We thanked God for His Son and the Love that was poured out that day...Lawson and I joined hands bowed our heads and began to pray. Ethan stepped in quitely grabbed Lawson's hand and mine and bowed his head and closed his eyes, I don't know who was more excited me or Lawson....

The Farmer

2011-04-21T10:24:00.003-05:00

Pray for the farmer. I can not tell you how hard the farmer works the week the chickens leave and the week after...now add that terrible LT to the mix and it makes it even harder. He does not complain, but I can see it in his eyes, his walk, and his diet! What is left of the farmers hard work was being loaded onto trucks this morning. The first "catch crew" was late, big shock there...something always happens. It is now I can choose to grumble or complain, or encourage and support! Help me encourage and support, lift the farmer up to The only one who can give him strength!

The Rubberband-

2011-04-19T12:28:00.004-05:00

If you see me, you will see the rubberband I am sporting around my wrist. I expect so much from my 5year old Lawson Rowe boy sometimes when he does something totally 5year oldish I spaz. Forgetting his age and my tone. I found myself loosing my cool more often than not. And always feeling bad and asking my Father and Lawson for forgiveness and always Repeating.

The Lord placed a special devotion in my path from Women Living Well Blog, in it I found:
Our children need their mommy's time. They need us to take the time to look into their little eyes and tell them they are loved. They need us to just sit and listen to their goofy story. They need us to look up the answer to that weird question they have, that we don't know the answer to - but they are really interested in. And they NEED us to take the time to read them God's word and train them to do what is right.
Deuteronomy 6:7 says it is the parents job to teach our children God's commands. "Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." The only way to live out Deuteronomy 6:7 is by giving your children time talking together.
Lawson is a Gift. His heart is fragile. WE are learning and I am to train him- not spaz on him, or get frustrated with him-I can recall a recent spaz where I was asking Lawson for forgiveness and I told him I didn't know how to be a mommy -insert scared look on his face- and that I don't always make the right choices.

The devotion spoke to me where I was at. I need to be more FLEXable, like a rubberband. I wear it as a reminder of the amazing Gift God gave me. The child I prayed for. The child that makes my heart skip a beat when he calls me "momma bear".-That's another story!

So this new bling is...a reminder of my Gift.

It really came in handy yesterday when Lawson hid on the bottom shelf of the paper towel isle in WalMart and I thought he was gone forever for the second time-some of you may recall the last time he did this-but didn't come out!

L-date

2011-04-14T10:19:00.003-05:00

TBall season is in full swing! Speaking of seasons Ecclesiastes 3:1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Rewind with me to our hill of Calvary last year. That was the season in which Lawson started to understand his sin was why Jesus had to die...Fastforward to Tball picking time: Coach Nathan Williams picked Lawson thinking that was Bucky's son...Fastforward again to the day Mr. Nelson passed from this earth into eternity to be with Jesus..Fastforward to the funeral home where Lawson had to tell Coach Nathan he was sorry about Mr. Nelson ("but I didn't kill him, why am I sorry") Lightbulb moment for Lawson...see how God works! Isn't it grand! He was in ready position just like he is waaaaaaay back there in out field! The night of Monday March 28, devotion on a little bird that died developed into death again and Mr. Nelson and where he is and how he got there. Without any warning, Lawson closes his eyes and bowed his head and said "Jesus come into my heart" looks at me and smiles. "That is how Libby talks" He goes from serious to silly in 15 seconds....My mouth is still open by the way and I am speechless. I asked him a few questions. He is convinced now he will go to heaven with Jesus and not to the fire (and we don't talk about the fire much)...Bed time-come back and talk to me some more about heaven, okay..... I come back to find him sleeping and so peaceful! Rats, I wanted to talk...so talking is what we are doing. He brings up the fact that he made the right choice, He knows all the answers but did he make his mind up or his heart? We are praying for him and his little heart! If that wasn't "it" it was most definitely the start of something wonderful!

E-date

2011-04-14T09:40:00.004-05:00

Just a little E update on what is going on in his world coming up on 2 years of age. If you had to sigh when you read that join the club! I am not sure I want to know what he is planning in this photo, what jump he plans landing, or at what rate of speed but if you could have heard his motor you would know he didn't plan on being on both tires for long! I think I need to do a chest protector donation at his birthday party! Looks innocent doesn't he? He is a mess! He likes to play tball, be outside, and drink milk! oh and markers, skip the crayons "pass me the marker and make it a washable one while you are at it"....this brings him such Joy! Go Cart built for one...too bad daddy backed his truck over it the other day :(

Close your eye's if you can't take it, this little boy is growing up!

A few E-Quotes: Inawannawehdat = I don't want to wear that

momeee mockitmiwk peas= Mommy Chocolate Milk Please

neahermin=nevermind

poopaeee=poop potty (which is wonderful)

onnut=want a nut (kid loves peanuts)

(insert grawl) Wawson=you can figure that one out can't you!

Isawee=I sorry, usually follows what happened after the previous quote!

31

2011-04-14T09:28:00.003-05:00

After a quick Hospice 5k my Birthday got started of fantastic! Fresh picked dafodills and home made cards thrilled my soul. Top it off with Albertville Home Bakery cake, Cinnamon Muffins and a Butterscotch Cake=I was in heaven! I also scored big with Her Daughter's Dream which I read at lightening speed!

Sweets for the Sweetest

2011-04-14T09:24:00.004-05:00

Ethan's middle name is Candy!

Pop DJ gave him a mystery car...he was not impressed that it was PINK!

Valentine-Be Mine

Birthday for Betty Lou!

2011-04-13T08:37:00.004-05:00

My "Mamaw" Betty Lou celebrated her 84 Birthday on February 18. We had cake and presents....I almost did not go. Can you believe that? I almost missed this sweet woman's birthday bash! This precious lady spent countless hours caring for me when I was sick, sewing a quilt for me, making me chocolate milk and sugar toast, teaching me how to call in "free kittens to give away" on Helping Hand, and taught me the Lord's prayer. I do not want to forget how cold her bedroom was and how I used to snuggle in between her and my "PaPaw" and we would say the Lord's prayer before bed. She has forgotten a lot over the past three years but in that moment she remembers me and says my name, all is well in my world. She said it that night, the night of her 84 Birthday party and smiled at me, "Kristi", "yes mam" I said holding back the tears. I just thought I was coming to gift her that night and she gave me so much more!

January 2011

2011-04-13T08:26:00.003-05:00

We CAN NOT ring in the new year with out some fireworks and friends! This was just before the lighting of the "chicken on a chain" Sled built for this one time snow event! The deck steps made a nice hill to slide down... Not sure if I like this or not but I do not and I repeat DO NOT want to go back inside! Now we are talking!

Christmas 2010

2011-04-13T08:05:00.003-05:00

We started a new tradition this year. We filled a package for Jesus and put it under the tree. Some were acts of kindness, some where purchases for starving children...but most of all it was full of love! Happy Birthday Jesus-

Stinky was a hit!

So was the Weeble Tree House!

Sweet Baby!

2010-12-16T08:28:00.006-06:00

My heart is overflowing with joy this morning and my eyes are spilling over as a result. I am so very thankful for my two beautiful boys, well I think they are beautiful. I am wondering how Mary felt when she held Jesus in her arms for the first time. As a mother, I know she thought he was the most perfect baby ever, oh how right she was....perfect in every way. Oh how she probably wished that he would never experience heartache, pain, or dissappointment. That she could keep him safe from harm....but Jesus was born to die. To die for me and for you.

This Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, our gift from our Father, consider your gift to Him. What are you getting Jesus for Christmas?

The Rowes have been much in prayer and thought about the perfect gift.

Here is some of our chatter:

Lawson thought the nativity's his daddy made was the perfect gift.

We are trying to steer him into a different direction...

me-what about buying a milk goat for a family who has none, imagine your life without milk...Jesus wants us to help others...

lsr-a goat that pee's milk...

me-son its not peeing milk...it has special spots for milk...

lsr-oh...good...

Stay Tuned for "the Gift we gave"

My Turkey's

2010-12-15T11:27:00.003-06:00

Thanks to an amazing team of Mission Friends teachers working with an enthusiastic group of kiddos...somehow these cool turkeys were created...so gobble gobble....Turkey day was different for the Rowe's this year...we traveled to a Lake area far away to celebrate Thanksgiving with our adopted family...the Gibson's of course, who else. We had a wonderful time eating and chatting with them. Andrea and Clay surprised everyone with there sweet entrance. It was so wonderful to see her and hug her.

It was a thankful thanksgiving day!

Earl

2010-12-15T11:10:00.003-06:00

The bench in memory of Earl. Its sweet really but I wish it wasn't there. I wish he was here. I wish I could hear him laugh. I wish I could watch him walk. I wish I could ask that amazing man of God about sermons, ask his advice on life and parenting...(insert foot somp)

Confession:

Breathing, it was my Father's will for him to leave this world and live in His presence not mine and it is with complete selfishness that I wish he were here.

So for now, here is the bench. It is at the entrance of the park in Arab as you walk in on the right. Its sweet and really beautiful.....

Creative Discovery Museum

2010-12-15T10:34:00.006-06:00

This wonderful museum was our final stop of the birthday celebration weekend. Honestly part of this weekend was for Lawson and part of it was for me. To keep me busy, to keep me from crying, to keep it from really sinking in...my baby is 5!

The first room, had a water exploration in it, very big hit with all three boys

Cool Climbing stuff

A room for Ethan but Lawson snuck in....

My Personal Fav...you had to turn this wheel which pushed the skate, which pushed the ball which went into the pool...go on the other side and turn another wheel and the paddles in the pool turn making the ball travel around the pool and into the hole that went into another contraption and eventually made the goal.....whew, it was cool and LOUD!

Standing under a t-rex

Cool stuff on the roof, pulleys and such...even a HUGE game of Chess, but we didn't know how to play so we sort of just jumped around on the board...

A piano that plays alone!

And then we finished off with the water!

Rock City

2010-12-15T08:57:00.004-06:00

The Birthday Boy Enjoying a chocolate covered marshmellow on a stick....with sprinkles and loving every sugary minute of it!

Enchanted lights....Rock City, worth walking thru the second time!

Ethan loved it too!

He comes up with this stuff on his own....

Birthday Celebration part 2

2010-12-07T15:15:00.004-06:00

Lawson being Lawson!

Talking to the divers

He sure looks chipper to be under shark attack!

First 5 year old picture, snot, snot, tear....
"Are you going to cry momma?" Notice I am not momaaaay, nor mommy any more its momma..."I think I am okay son" "Momma just do it"

Lawson's actual birthday was on Sunday November 21. We took a short trip to do some things as a family and Celebrate his Birthday...Stop #1 the aquarium.

"I am five years old today"

"I did pretty good for my birthday didn't I"

"Are we there yet"

"How many little boy shows until we get there"

Its a Party!

2010-12-07T15:06:00.003-06:00

Ethan playing in the gravel

The flames are getting harder to blow out...there are 5 now!

That cute little beeehind!

Friends, Food, Fourwheelers...who could ask for anything better!

He really had a great birthday.

Donut Men

2010-12-07T15:02:00.003-06:00

Its official we have experienced the donut shop and they do not take a debit card! It was well worth the line and the wait and the smile on those boys faces. This is how Lawson chose to celebrate his birthday at Linda's...making sure there were enough for Linda, George, Bobby and Jesse! Lawson Samuel Rowe is 5!

E-wii

2010-12-07T13:52:00.001-06:00

Cheeezzzeeee

October 2010

2010-12-07T13:44:00.003-06:00

Lawson got to ride in the homecoming parade, he loved it!

Ethan outside, his favorite thing

Robin and.....

Batman....we had fun collecting Candy!

Batman and Robin

Ethan

2010-11-05T09:09:00.003-05:00

He has got the looks....he has got the vocabulary....he has got my heart wrapped around his finger!

He's got a lot of teeth too and he knows he is CUTE!

Nothing goes in unless its by his own hand....

Its hard to believe he is almost a year and a half old. He is running after Lawson, hitting too...He is laughing, climbing, dancing, talking..playing in the potty or unrolling the toilet paper is a favorite past time of his.

Just last night he decided to paint with chapstick...and it wasn't on his lips!

Mommy and loving it-

The Beach Part 3

2010-11-05T08:26:00.004-05:00

The Lazzzzzy River

Ethan was fearless, he should learn to swim next summer!

Wave Jumping...days before the shark sighting!

Kiddie Pool.....

I usually get to lounge around a little...not this trip! It was a lot more fun though, a lot of work since Browe couldn't do much but I enjoyed all the playing!

The Beach Part 2/Bucky

2010-11-05T08:15:00.003-05:00

I drove, what's up with him!!! Oh yeah, he had a small operation the day before :) I love this man but he got little sympathy from me....You trip over a chicken and break your collar bone now thats different...you wreck your motorcycle pulling an evil k trick and you better be able to get your own pain pills...

He took his shirt off one day and quickly put it back on after a dozen questions from children who weren't afraid to ask!

I am so thankful it has healed wonderfully!

The Beach

2010-11-05T08:01:00.004-05:00

We woke up one morning and thought oil was coming in....much to our surprise it was thousands of tiny fish...those fish brought big fish, those fish brought fishermen, the fishermens released bloody fish brought SHARKS....thats right fellow readers SHARKS, we saw sharks up close and personal...no pics because those mighty beasts are FAST. We also saw sting rays. We were all excited to play in the pool the rest of the day after all that.

They just love being brothers!

Taking a rasin break by the pool!

:) KC

2010-11-05T07:52:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday KC! 14...ooouch I am really not happy about KC growing up so fast...you see when she and Paige fell into my life she was only 3. 3 with blond curls and overalls...3 with that sweet smile she still has today. It was just yesterday we were watching her play basketball at Union Grove...early on she deveolped the love of the sport and has a wonderful support system to boot. I am so very proud of the young lady she is becoming and I am thankful to be a part of her life.

Monte Sano Run

2010-11-05T07:47:00.004-05:00

Cool Cat Lawson!

Here I go!

Cute!

Lawson's getting into photography!

The perfect run for the FAMILY. Monte Sano Park has a wonderful playground and the boys loved it so much they all missed me finish...:) I was upset but I got over it...at least they were there and some serious shopping afterwards was good therapy!

Linda's Birthday Sept 3

2010-11-05T07:42:00.006-05:00

Linda's Birthday waaay back on September 3...we celebrated both at her house and had dinner at the Top of the River...It was great! The Lord led us to Linda on March 6, 2007 we are so thankful for her and celebrate her every chance we get!!

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2010-08-30T07:53:00.000-05:00

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Hummingbirds

2010-08-27T12:45:00.004-05:00

So I got a hummingbird feeder for mother's day...remember!
Well It got hung about a month ago and since then the hummingbirds have been cleaning us out of sugar water! They are so fun to watch, I never knew. They team up and help each other get their second at the sugar fountain...why you may be asking is the mixture yellow...my husband picked up the wrong coloring one time and now its just they way he does it.

Another one of God's amazing creations!

He Walks!

2010-08-19T09:03:00.004-05:00

His motivation-to be where ever Lawson is! It is so beautiful to see the love they share as brothers! Lord, help their bond be strong.

High Ho, Into the woods we go!

2010-08-11T10:23:00.006-05:00

Our Summer isn't complete without a camping trip with the Narrells.
This year took us to Townsend TN KOA a campground the Narrells found to be quite relaxing and they were right!

I sent Bucky to Wal-Mart for eggs and bacon and biscuits and he came back with that and this little car for Ethan...way to go bucky rowe...it was a life saver. Ethan loves to ride in it and Lawson loves to put his stuff in the front/trunk...

Camping lesson #1-control eager 4 year old!

As soon as we get there Lawson sees the river, runs across another site, by the car I might add, and says mommy how beautiful. Paige and Grace have joined us at this point...the KOA site Police aka our neighbor runs up to us and tells us how rude we are walking across their site all the while Lawson is consumed by how beautiful everything is. I have just been in the car for over 4 hours with two small children do not have an ounce of nice left in me looks the other way and starts to walk back to my site. Paige being the polite one says okay thank you and smiles while the KOA police continues to ask questions and be rude...Paige beaming her smiles and saying thank you while we briskly walk back across the road to our site.

It wouldn't be camping without a fire and some warmed marshmellows!

I know there is a tooth in there somewhere...please come down!

The Rain is coming!

Retreat from the rain in the mouse house!

Oh have I left the little mouse detail out? 2:30 a.m. the mice came out to play...did you catch that? MICE...there were two of them and they were determined but not as determined as we were. After one mouse tried to get into Ethans diaper bag that was beside the bed we declared WAR. Bucky picks up the diaper bag and Jerry1 we will call him, runs out of the front pocket of the bag and down the "hall" where my children lay sleeping. Mamma bear gets angry. Bucky convinces me to lay back down and he will go get some traps as soon as thing open. 3:30 a.m. I feel a light tap on the bed...husbands shoots straight up in the bed and says"either I just dreamed Max was licking me on the shoulder or there was a mouse on me...WAR! Some how husband decides to sleep with the mice and lays in the mouse bed. I however am on watch for the nasty things wishing I had my gun!

I am now convinced there are 10 roaming around and I can not sleep. Lawson wakes up and asks me what I am doing "We have a few Jerry's here and I am Tom" he smiles and tells me to lay down with him. I can't wait till morning. After a run to the store TWICE, for traps and clorox wipes by lunch we had two very dead Jerry's!

Playing in the Creek-I hope they stay friends!

Bucky on the big river rescue!

They had a great playground

Power man or glow man or something fierce I can't remember!

We had a great time, got rid of the mice, got lost on the way home, almost got a divorce over the shower in the camper, ate great food, made wonderful memories, and can't wait to do it again next year!

Pool Fun

2010-08-03T09:43:00.003-05:00

swim practice

arrrrggggg

Silly Hats!

Ethan LOVES the water-

almost as much as he loves his brother-

VBS

2010-08-03T08:52:00.005-05:00

The Rowe's missed VBS last year so we were having VBS withdrawls!
This is Ethan's first VBS and Lawson's most exciting.
I had the pleasure of keeping the "nursery-pokes" K K and Ethan. Other than Ethan's jealous issues I think they both had fun. Paige would come in every night and help me take them to music and they loved that!

Working together-

Cutie-

Did you hear that, God cares for us!

God made me, Now where did that other eye go?

Yeeeeehaw!

Swim Lessons

2010-08-03T08:42:00.004-05:00

As you know, the first set of swim lessons-didn't take.....
This is swim lessons B. Arab City Pool for two weeks.
After two weeks he is a lot more brave about going under. However, should he fall in I am not so sure he could survive without assistance...so practice practice practice, all the more reason to plan afternoons at grandma in the white house!

He did go down the slide, barely and slowly but he did go.

We are so proud of you Lawson!

The gift that makes a difference!

2010-07-08T08:21:00.003-05:00

After answering endlessly "What can I get Ethan for his birthday?" and taking inventory of all the toys on the HondaRowesa I decided-bucky didn't get on board until recently-to ask everyone to consider a donation for Ethan's gift and the money would buy car seats to be donated....Well Ethan got a total of $100. We were able to buy a Car Seat AND a booster seat. We went to the Civitan Club meeting on Tuesday night and presented our seats. I would love for both Lawson and Ethan to have hearts for people and want to help meet needs of others. I hope he is proud of what he did one day.

Ethan's First Hair Cut

2010-07-07T15:16:00.003-05:00

Okay, I can do this!

Nope maybe not!

AHHHHH mommy!

Now he looks like a little boy...its so cute!

Up close and Personal

2010-07-06T11:48:00.005-05:00

Lawson Samuel Rowe aka Batman, or any other super hero: 4 1/2 Years old
Loves Dinosaur Sandwhiches and Superhero's
Tickles me with words like deffinately, beautiful mommy, I never want...., E-WII!!!!!!!, baby spit, the list goes on.
Can write, count, say his abc's and pray some beautiful prayers.
He does not know how to swim. With my mom having a pool, our pond and well just plain old the child needs to learn to swim...I enroll him in swimming lessons at a location that will remain untold. Lawson had never put his head under water and within 15 minutes he was being chunked off the diving board....Okay, mark that up as one of the hardest hours of my mommy life. After a few weeks of "swimwork" we think he may be ready for swim lessons again...at a new location of course...
He is always coming to my rescue when I get trapped!
Currently, I am reading Spiritual Parenting, Bringing up Boys, and I am praying constantly...it was obvious 4 1/2 years ago I had no idea what I was doing and not much has changed.
If you see him picking his nose, remember he is a work in progress.
Priase God for He has entrusted me with Lawson Rowe.

Trix are for Kids Alright!!

2010-07-06T11:36:00.004-05:00

When you can't hear him...you better watch out...
This is the second time I have caught him in the act...

Ethan and Lawson are like Night and Day...Lawson NEVER did things he wasn't suppose to...Ethan knows no other way!!

Early Works

2010-07-06T09:01:00.004-05:00

We had a few days off in June so I tried to plan some outings and make the most of our time...the three of us had a blast! We ended up at Early Works one day...Welcome to Biscuits Back Yard...

Lots of Hands On Activities

Lawson loved the mail room...

Ethan had his "own" room...well 18 mo and down so he was the only one there that small...he really liked it!

Little Brother really doesn't like to stop...even for a photo!

Happy Father's Day

2010-07-06T08:52:00.005-05:00

Hot tub time!

Ethan helping fix the Marsha's...aka Foggers!

He may never get breakfast in bed or get to lay around on Fathers Day but he never complains! He is one Super Dad when it comes to juggling work and play...Bucky Rowe never misses an opportunity to play!

Cool Off!

2010-06-15T15:12:00.005-05:00

This is his TRex look!

The chickens are hot and life is almost over for them so we have to stay especially close to home! What a better way -other than inside with the air- to cool off? Even Ethan loves the slip and slide!

Party!

2010-06-15T14:42:00.003-05:00

This was before the minor meltdown. We did a practice run with a cupcake Saturday but he was not happy about the heat/being sung to/wind/having icing on him at all! He screamed until I picked him up cleaned him off and handed him some cheese puffs...not at all how I had that pictured!

Surprise Billy! Billy turned 30 on Tuesday the 2nd so we snuck him a cake in and sang to him too :) We are so proud to have Billy back!

He loved all he got. My favorite was this quilt Linda made him with an E on it and everything! He got $90 to buy a carseat for the carseat drive!

Thank you everyone!

That sweet face is ONE.

We got him a sand box and he LOVES it!

Happy Birthday Ethan Wiley!

A picture year in the life of Ethan Wiley-

2010-06-05T07:02:00.008-05:00

Born June 5 2009 7:02 am 8pounds 2 ounces

One Month-loving the tummy!

Two Months-Making faces

Three months-getting the wiggles

Four months-lets talk about it!

Five months-the only way to take brother's toy is to go get it from him!

6 months--sitting up huh...wow

7 months-getting steady

8 months-I got moves!

9 months-pulling to stand

10 months-out side rocks

11 months-tubes..much better

working on one year!

My heart overflows with the joy Ethan Wiley has brought to my life. I am so thankful that I had a healthy, plump baby. Even though the way he entered this life was FULL of excitement, he was healthy. The way he smiles when he sees me or hears my voice is one of the best mommy things. I have had a front row seat in watching him grow and develop into a beautiful one year old...memories tucked inside my heart, my greatest fear is forgetting even the smallest detail. I pray he is caught in a fib, I pray he comes to know the Lord at an early age, I pray he is a God fearing man, I pray he is a loving husband and father one day. I pray that I am able to step away and let him fly one day. I hold him close now because all to soon will heavens plans for him unfold....

John Ray Graduates!

2010-05-25T10:58:00.003-05:00

Arab Kids Kollege Gradutating Class of 2010

John Ray reciting Jack and Jill

Cutie Pie!

Graduation was Sunday at 3 at the park...so after we all sweat buckets in a building with no air we played for a while.

Treehouse Fun

2010-05-25T10:38:00.004-05:00

I had seen the Treehouse at Botanical Gardens event advertised for a few weeks but we have been so busy...not Saturday, we made time and were so glad we did.

There were 11 treehouses in all. Some better than others but we all had our favorites. We walked along a shaded trail through the gardens in search of the next treehouse.

This one was neat looking, had swings and a long staircase.

This was the first one, we loved it because of the fun we had playing with all the colorful ball pit balls...and this was really the only one Ethan could enjoy.

It was SUPER hot so the water rocks were welcomed!

Climbing to the top of the flower pot...

Prayer

2010-05-20T14:04:00.002-05:00

Dear Dod, Please help those persons that are sick like me feel better. Amen
-Lawson S Rowe

Following Through

2010-05-20T13:48:00.003-05:00

This boy loves ball!

The hands are cracking me up in this photo. Lawson trying to make John Ray understand that practicing ball is not his idea of a good time and John Ray trying to make Lawson understand practice makes perfect!

John Ray spent Saturday night with us and Lawson could not have been happier to have him over. I put the tent up in Lawson's room so they could have an inside camp out. It was a pretty calm evening except for hearing John Ray's name 1,004 times...John Ray was telling on Lawson for trying to kiss him on the cheek and for telling him he loved him OVER AND OVER. Its true, Lawson thinks he hung the moon! John Ray fell asleep first and in the monitor I hear "john ray, john ray, john ray, I just love you john ray" As sweet as it was I had to go in and tell Lawson not to wake him up and tell him that because surely he already knows! So we told him if he moved in TBall and helped his team John Ray could spend the night so we followed through and it made Lawson one happy Four year old!

25 Verses and Counting!

2010-05-18T12:19:00.004-05:00

What a difference Eight Months Makes, Except the hair! 25 Verses now! Lawson loves to go to Awana's. Looking at how much he has grown not only in height but knowledge thrills me. He can say a lot of them by himself but give him one word to help and he will spill them all. Can you tell I am proud of him? I pray he comes to know the Lord as his savior at an early age and forms a tight relationship with the One most High!

Sweet Baby!

2010-05-14T10:08:00.003-05:00

My sweet E-wii will be one in 22 days and I am a wii bit sad about that! I am running birthday party details over in my head wishing he was little again! His poor scrapbook consists of page one and two, I would love to be caught up before his birthday but that would mean spending less time with him now wouldn't it..yuk
Mommy and loving it-

the light bulb moment

2010-05-13T21:57:00.003-05:00

HE MOVED....I tell you just shy of birthing both my children tonight may have been one of the proudest moments of my parent life! A switch was flipped or the kit kat/John Ray bribe worked. The ball is hit off the t and heads straight for a focused Lawson Rowe who actually moved, got his glove ready and tried to get the ball...even after the first time he did it a few more times...actually made an effort! His audience may have helped too. We were proud to have the Cook family cheering on the side lines with us tonight. Lawson has missed Jackson Todd so much lately and he was so proud to get to play with him for a little while before and after the game. When we got home he said "it was good to see Jackson Todd again Mommaaaay" Tonight he was actually thirsty because he had done something. He got to bat twice, scored once and the game ended with him on second base! The deal is if he tries to help his team he gets a kit kat afterwards...and if he does good again tomorrow night we might just have JOHN RAY over to spend the night...stay tuned....
Mommy and loving it-

too funny not to share

2010-05-13T15:40:00.003-05:00

A few weeks ago my dad kept the boys for me while Mrs. Linda had an appointment.....
My dad calls me today.
him-Hey Kris
me-Hello
him-guess what I found in the tanning bed today
me-a snake
him-why no
me-a spider...creatures on the brain...
him-my shoes
me-oooookkkkaaaay
him-do you think I PUT my shoes in the tanning bed?
me-fill in the blanks dad
him-after I kept the boys the other day I couldn't find my shoes...I never put the two together until I found them in the tanning bed...Lawson must have put them there!!
me-Sorry, now you have been introduced into a small window of my life!!

Grace turns 9!

2010-05-12T08:16:00.006-05:00

Grace always has a smile on her face-

She and Lawson love to play together.
She is always willing to play some boys stuff with him.

She prayed for both Lawson and Ethan as God knit them inside me. I would get so tickled when we would go over to their house and Grace would be ready hands washed and want her turn to hold him. She loves both the Rowe Boys with her precious heart!

"Drace Narrell" we love you, Happy Birthday!!

Things that make you go hmmmmmm

2010-05-12T07:57:00.003-05:00

Seriously, after working all day the LAST thing on my mind is punishing as soon as I pick up Rowe Boys.
-In a perfect world where butterflies float year round, laundry is always done, hot meals are always prepared, no one fights, pride is never an issue, and children always act like perfect angels!
--In a not so perfect world..aka my life...As soon as I walk in the door to greet my "angels"...the mommy is here go wild button is pushed and it makes for a long afternoon. First of all, Ethan is only just under a year but he can do it too...on a much smaller scale but a slap in the face isn't the reception I prefer after a 9hour away time! And then there is trouble...aka Lawson, throwing fits, getting in my face..completely unacceptable behavior-which he agreed about hours later. We arrive home, and he takes his punishment...like a four year old a spanking and a 10 minute time out. He was more than ready to try hard to be nice when he had been up all of five minutes and he had drawn the most perfect L on the top of Ethan's head with a dry erase marker.
Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm
Mommy and loving it-

Mothers Day

2010-05-11T10:47:00.003-05:00

Daisies are my favorite! Delivered to me at work by Browe himself!

My gifts wrapped in blankets, nice touch! They gifted me while I was drying my hair and getting ready for church...

A hummingbird feeder so we can watch birds like George and Linda. The perfect compliment to my porch!

Mom's are great...especially mine!

Mommy and loving it!

I had a great day or weekend rather....flowers, tball, snuggle time on Sunday morning, Walkers BBQ complete with strawberry pie...we were all well, who could ask for anything more!

Hitter-

2010-05-07T08:53:00.003-05:00

Lawson is a good hitter...its the part when he puts his glove on and stands in the outfield is when he gets tired!! He does not love TBall and he will be glad to tell you. His heart is happy on days he doesn't have to play/practice/or think about tball! Its good for him though. He won't admit it but he loves being around all those kids and making friends. We love to watch him and he has improved a lot since he first started. We go to Woodville tomorrow to play...a road trip!!

Go Yellow Jackets!

Happy Birthday Grandma in the White House!

2010-05-07T08:47:00.003-05:00

She was impressed with Lawson writing his name and Ethan's name in the card-

She tried really hard to get him to tell her what her gift would and he wouldn't do it..."its a secret dramdma"

"it goes in your car and it tells you when to turn and help you get back home"

It was a GPS...for Grandma on the go!

White Milk-aka whole milk

2010-05-07T08:42:00.004-05:00

Not to sure about this....

He is still not to sure about it. He would MUCH rather have juice or food. Maybe he will come around to this wholesome goodness!

What you've missed!

2010-05-05T11:24:00.003-05:00

I can't believe its been so long since I blogged...one thing is for sure I haven't been sitting pretty getting a mani-pedi I assure you!
Last week was action packed with 3 tball games, a splash of Revival, a trip to the Dr. office with Ethan, loads of tylenol and motrin, my Mom's 52nd birthday-and party. I HAVE GOT TO POST SOME PICS. I will bring my camera tomorrow and try to get them uploaded for your viewing.

Intheworks-a Birthday Party! Ethan is 11 months old today so I am planning a par-ty...an outdoor in June party...bring your lounge chair homemade ice cream kind of party...Gifts, thats my delimma. Ethan has more toys than I care to confess at the moment so I am really leaning towards a donation kind of party. Not sure what the cause will be just yet but I would like your opinion on the idea. No gifts please but bring------to be donated...talk to me-does this make me a terrible mommy? See Ethan is already playing with transformers, under supervision of course, and other things...lawson's entire room amazes him...plus I am still pulling new to him toys and he has "new stuff" all the time!

2 Date Nights!

2010-04-26T09:08:00.004-05:00

"Ticketmaster called and they have cancelled the show"

Saturday we left mom at home with the boys around 5. We stopped and got gas then stopped to eat at Arbys when the phone rang at 5:30 with the news the show was cancelled because of the weather...short date, but nice. I was a little bummed about the show but also relieved to be back home with my kids to ride the storm out! Also, the show was planned for the next day...so with mom able to keep the boys AGAIN, we left Sunday afternoon around 5 AGAIN...worth it....NEEDTOBREATHE worth it! We had a great time, got to hear great music...and we were pretty sure that we were the only two in the crowd that had to work the next day and pretty positive that we were the only two getting chickens in the a.m. as well....

Its a DATE night

2010-04-22T13:57:00.003-05:00

I heard on 93.7 this morning on my way to work that NEEDTOBREATHE was going to be in Birmingham Saturday night at Sloss Furnace...I could not dial the phone fast enough...quickly making plans for mom to keep the boys, asking Bucky if he would be my date, and two hours later I hold two precious tickets in my hands! I have been wanting to see them for two years now...I hope the weather permits since the venue, Oh did I mention the venue was outdoors and its supposedly haunted? Left that out did I, well its true...you tube is full of it! Oh well, putting it out of my mind to have the first date night, just the two of us in...well how old is Lawson....
I hope he still thinks I am fun to be around and I don't find myself cutting up his food into bitesize portions!!!
Super Excited!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-04-21T15:10:00.001-05:00

The Weekend

2010-04-21T14:55:00.006-05:00

Friday evening took us to hang out with Paige and the girls while the husbands were away. Bucky was off to Kentucky to buy a tractor. Men and their tractors...oh but a four wheel drive, everyone with a chicken house needs one of those...I just see our payment going up and I want to grumble! The chickens left, I don't believe I mentioned that..I set myself up for disappointment every 8weeks, thinking of all the family time we will get when they are gone, NOT TRUE! Being without chickens is like being out of white milk at my house! It is dangerous to be without white milk around Lawson Rowe...it is also dangerous to start trying to make plans while we are out of chickens. Saturday me and the boys played at home and I tried not to think about our missing member...the afternoon brought TBall practice and it was the best practice yet giving us high hopes for the next game. Sunday morning we got to go to church where I absolutely gleamed as Lawson explained to Taylor and Grace about Jesus dying on the cross for the things we did wrong and that Jesus didn't do anything wrong all while holding his Bible open to a picture of Jesus on the cross.-Father let it sink in-Sunday night Lawson said his 24th Bible verse finishing his first book and completing the A on his vest with badges-pics of that soon- Ready or not Monday was around the corner!

Friday-I've Been Bit

2010-04-19T17:00:00.002-05:00

It's official, I am pathetic! I am now a Twilight Fan. I can't believe I am owning up to this. I felt so sorry for all those people I saw on the news waiting in line for the next book or movie to come out and now, well now, I have a different view of things. I might just be in that line when the next movie comes out. It is wonderful though that I didn't catch on until all the books were released, I would not have been able to wait long on the next! I am now about 200 pages into New Moon and I can barely put it down...I am finding it hard to work looking at it wondering what on earth Bella is doing with Jacob!

Thursday's Game

2010-04-19T13:43:00.003-05:00

Thursday's TBall game took us to Grassy as we played the Big Shots! They were very big...all of them! If it wasn't their size it was their speed, or their batting ability. The Yellow Jackets in their first year tried their hardest and that is all we ask! We were proud no one came away bleeding or broken. One of the funniest things was the time the entire field of Yellow Jackets went for the ball and Lawson stood still as a statue...starring at the crowd of parents belting instructions and squinting like the sun was in his eyes! He never moved, but he did it so well! He claims he doesn't like TBall...with all the games ahead, we pray he changes his mind!
15-4 loss for the Yellow Jackets. Next game is Tuesday night at 7 at Union Grove. We play another BIG team...the Coyotes..Bucky Rowe has already declared Lawson must wear his helmet in the outfield...is that leagal?
Mommy and loving it-

The Tubes

2010-04-19T10:59:00.005-05:00

A little late on the blog about this event but it didn't need to be passed up so here goes. As you know, "the plant" shut down last week and Ethan is a snacker not a full meal kind of boy. I set the alarm for 11:30 to give him a sippy cup of milk just before cut off time and he really wasn't in the mood to eat and only ate about 1 1/2 ounces before I slap made him angry. I assured him it was for his own good and he went back to sleep...only to wake around 3 to protest my mothering care...a few songs and he was gone again. It was the 5a.m. car seat that upset him the most but it didn't take long for the Acadia to get in the wind and he was out again. I was so worried about all of that and God handled it with care. About the time they gave me the gown to put on him is when it really hit me but then I let him bust his lip on the hospital bed which involved filing an incident report and the panic was lost again. He went really well to the nurse and I watched him go all the way down the hall in good hands...I wondered if he was thinking-Is this the way to the food? I hope he was not scared at ANY point! We really didn't sit down good until they called us back to get him. When I heard him screaming the panic came back. When they started explaining about the red eyes, from where his eyes where taped shut, the three circles on his cheast where he was hooked up to monitors...that's when I started to feel my breakfast rise. I am super glad they didn't tell me this before hand. I am thankful Jesus never left him and he was covered in prayer! The ride home was not a good one but we made it and the rest of the day was spent sleeping and playing. He still pulls at his ears. He is still protesting food both baby and real with the exception of the cheese puff. Thank you for praying for him, keep remembering him at least till the pollen lets up!

First TBall Game

2010-04-14T11:57:00.003-05:00

Play Ball, line up and keep your eye on the Ball!

He made it to first base. He got to bat twice and made it home once. His team didn't win in points but they won in the heart, they did a great job!

He was really trying to pay attention

We got to see John Ray and Cameron play a little and Grace, Paige, and KC came to cheer him on.

He likes playing but gets a little ant-sey at practice. The next game is 15th at 7:00 at Grassy! Go Yellow Jackets!

Breaking News!

2010-04-13T08:11:00.003-05:00

WARNING: This post is not for the anyone with a weak stomach regarding the way babies are fed from milk bumps!

This just in: The strike is over and an agreement has been made-
The milk factory on the HondaRowesa has shut down!
The worker baby went on strike because he is now too busy to work at the factory. The plant manager is fine with giving up night shift after 10 mo.
After a meeting with the plant manager and baby worker they both voted unanimously to close the doors and deplete the milk in the freezer before starting whole milk! Baby Worker smiled brightly to show 5 pearly whites!

So much for ordering that Tshirt that said-
"I make milk, what's your super power"

Mommy and loving it-

2010-04-13T08:00:00.002-05:00

Saturday was Ethan's First time on the four wheeler! He is hooked! We Rode up to the big circle and played in the sand.

As you can tell we love to play more than we love to mow our yard-

"Bushy No"

The Rowe's

2010-04-12T13:36:00.005-05:00

Eggs, Eggs, and More Eggs

2010-04-12T13:05:00.005-05:00

Pop DJ came by with some Easter Goodies. The boys ended up getting LOADS of candy and various gifts from Grandma in the white and brown house and Mrs. Linda. Lawson kept saying everyone must really love him.

Those precious hands working those super hero stickers!

This was just after an "I am so sorry Mommy" He sort of chunked an egg in the dye and it went everywhere...but that is what Bam is for!

Hunting some eggs at Church...hot dogs...devotion, it was great fun!

Here again hunting Eggs. This time its Easter with the Narrells! This is the second year we have spent Easter on Mobbs School Road, we love it. Even Paige's Dad, Roger, treats Lawson like his own...opening up his wallet for those dollar bills:)This year we didn't go home until around 8...time flies when you are having fun! We ate again, laughed a lot, locked our keys in the car-that may have been a trick to get us to stay longer-Bucky and Greg went and checked on the chickens, Grace and Lawson were all over the place playing and Ethan and KC got to bond a little...where were Paige and I? We pulled up a chair and enjoyed being outside and catching up with each other!

Easter Sunday

2010-04-11T20:58:00.004-05:00

Lawson was thrilled as you can tell about his Easter basket...since there was no mention about it until it was presented...I was blown away!

Still in Basket Shock!

Yogurt Bites, yummy

Ethan looking at his mini Bible and sampling the Easter Grass!

The boys seemed to really enjoy their Easter Baskets. They each got a Bible, a few things to snack on...a shirt for Ethan and Super Hero's for Lawson.

Multitude Monday 1-10

2010-04-05T15:39:00.006-05:00

Multitude Monday 1-10
I am a grumbler!! I have joined Multitude Monday on a quest to find joy in every corner even if that corner has dried playdough wrapped in dust bunnies. God gave me that corner, the children to leave dried playdough around, the busy home in which the playdough might end up in the corner...be there long enough to dry and collect friends such as dust bunnies! So hang on to your hats and we will find joy in every corner!!

1. Jesus Love, Forgivness and Mercy

2. that His mercy is fresh each morning

3. two little boys God gave me to love and care for

4. one forgiving husband

5. flip flop weather

6. a clock that goes unnoticed in the company of friends

7. tiny socks that have lost their matches

8. extra time with Lawson and Ethan created by a doctors appointment

9. the look on a babies face as they try a new food for the first time...the smile of approval when its a cookie!

10. a Shark Steam Mop

Calvary Part 2

2010-04-05T13:47:00.003-05:00

Day One

One Week Later

On Good Friday we talked about how dark it got just before Jesus died and how they prepared Jesus body for the tomb and the soldiers that gaurded the tomb.

Those soldiers were no match for Jesus and the Love He has for us. Every one of us! My heart filled with joy when I asked Lawson why Jesus died and he said "for our sins, not His" and for a second he looked a little sad about it all. I think he got it. I pray he gets it. I pray he "gets Jesus" I pray he will understand the love He has for us.

We also made He has risen rolls from Janna's blog and they were yummy!

Good Friday

2010-04-05T12:36:00.004-05:00

It was a great Friday indeed. 1. It was the anniversary day Jesus died on the cross for MY sins. 2. I spent the day with Lawson and Ethan. We played outside because it was a beautiful day!

Tuesday's T Ball

2010-03-31T12:00:00.001-05:00

He is sporting his Daddy's racing number...maybe it will give him some speed-

He dressed himself. Maybe the uniform will make his heart want to play T Ball!

Ethan

2010-03-31T08:00:00.001-05:00

This is how I find Ethan every time I come in and out of the room. He has pulled up on something be it couch, toy, end table, brother, door....he stops at nothing and has gotten really good at the dismount too! He officially has four teeth now, bottom two and top two. He is now working on another one on the top. He wears several bibs a day, he is super fussy and has been known to shower Mrs. Linda with his veggies! After much debate and several phone calls he also has an appointment with an ENT on April 7. Don't tell him but this Friday he goes for his 9month-little late-check up which you know will include several shots! Hopefully they won't be as painful as those Rosephin-sp- shots. I must say though that at this stage in his life he only has eyes for me so I am cherishing the moment!

Calvary Part 1

2010-03-31T06:00:00.001-05:00

WARNING! This post contains smack about bunny rabbits at Easter. However, no two people are the same, this is only my opinion...everyone has one!

Now, after getting that straight here is my heart.

I began to plan on getting Lawson to help me decorate for Easter. I have a bin of Easter decorations in the attic. My thinking was to deocrate on a rainy afternoon...he and I would Easterize the HondaRowesa. I went up to the attic on just the perfect rainy day and what do I find....my Easter decorations

Full of Easter Bunnies. Small, Soft, Happy, all snuggled up in the bin. My heart broke. How can I decorate my home to represent the real meaning of Easter was the question I asked myself...Even still how can I do this and explain the real meaning of Easter to my son? I tried reading the Easter story to him out of one of the Bible's he has and his reply...Momaaay I don't want to get dead..Me-well son it's okay if you die, if you have Jesus in your heart you will go to live with him in heaven, and in my head I hear the beep beep beep back up chimes. Him-looking at me with those big eyes like I have Frankenceleries marching across my face! Me-uh okay good night sweet dreams...yeah right!

PLAN B

The Lord led me to this mustardseed typepad blog one day and I loved a lot of the things this Christian woman was doing with her children...crafts, books, lots of hands on learning. There it

was, Calvary Hill. It involved dirt and water resulting in mud..any boys perfect idea of a fun craft!

This is it! One week after planting, lots of tender love and water and we have sprouts. You see the tomb where Jesus aka a clothes pin covered in white cloth will be placed on Friday and the stone aka the bottom of the pot will be placed over it and on Sunday morning Jesus will have risen from the grave! Tomorrow night we will be making three crosses to place on the hill and talk about Jesus death and why he died...I will keep you posted on our chatter. Hopefully this will clear things up for Lawson.

Also, yes Lawson will wake up to find the Easter Bunny has been and left his basket full of goodies. I still believe that we can do this as long as we keep the main theme the main thing-Jesus Rose from the Grave. Yes, we will be attending egg hunts. No, I have not taken all of my bunnies to good will just yet. Bunnies are cute and all spring like. The bunnies have taken the back seat (where they belong) to Easter on the HondaRowesa. They won't mind...Santa has been in the back seat for a few years he will console them! Just as the nativity has taken center stage at Christmas now Calvary Hill is sitting there at Easter!

Stay tuned for more Calvary Hill chatter and pictures.

Mommy and Loving it-

Monday Chatter

2010-03-30T14:36:00.003-05:00

Lawson was quite the chatty one on Monday-

Lawson-Mommaaay
Me-Yes Lawson
Lawson-My heart teld me that it doesn't want to play tball ever again
Me-Really, that is sad...why?
Lawson-I am just busy, it just makes me too busy, I don't like being too busy.
Me-Well you are part of a team and you can't quit.
Lawson-Aw, Rats-
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Lawson-Where are we going Mommaaaay?
Me-We are going to a funeral home, its a place where the family of someone who has died gets together to try to cheer each other up. We want them to know that we are sorry that the person died but not to worry because they will see them again one day with Jesus.
Lawson-Will we get to talk to the angels?
Me-No
Lawson-Will they cut my ear off?
Me-No, you are getting your stories crossed. Jesus put that man's ear back on remember?
Lawson-Oh

We have grass growing on our Calvary Hill, Pictures up tomorrow...Lord willing!
Mommy and loving it-

Turtle Huntin'-Tickle War

2010-03-25T08:44:00.007-05:00

On days like yesterday, Bucky Rowe can hardly contain himself long enough to get chickens picked up before racing to get his partner in crime-Lawson Rowe! I was sitting in the kitchen at work reading when I hear that sweet voice "Momaaay is back here Dadaaay?" I turn around and much to my surprise I find the pair bringing me a yogurt parfait from McD's my fav! They fill me in on their plans for the day and away they go...When Ethan and I got home we found them on the pond in the paddle boat...they had been turtle huntin' and were not dissappointed with their kill!

I tried to get the turtle's good side! We almost had to pay Lawson-the brave- to stand that close to get a pic! Ethan looks a little confused!

We stayed outside for a while and soaked up some Vitamin D! We all got on the trampoline and had a little tickle war! Laughter and Sunshine...who could ask for anything more!

Mommy and loving it-

We also started our Calvary Hill...stay tuned for pics on that!

Joy at 4am

2010-03-22T09:05:00.005-05:00

Let me start by saying its been a long few months up all hours of the night. After a while things start to "wear" on you and you just can't help your memory loss, your crankiness or the tears....I have been up since around four. I fed Ethan and he went back to sleep...but not for long. I was wide awake by then thinking about the events of the day ahead, praying for him and for others who I knew had challenging days ahead. I sat with my baby in my arms overcome with the joy he brings to my life even at such an early hour. I just decided to give up all together putting him down and enjoy the moment. All too often he doesn't want to be held but at the moment all he wanted to do was sleep in my arms...what an honor that I can comfort him like no one else can. Monday's are REAL rough for me, even though I am leaving them in the best of hands, they aren't my hands, and I find myself missing both of them something terrible. Today will be different though, I will get a quick chat with Lawson before I swoop Ethan up for another Dr. Appointment to check those ears!
Mommy and Loving it!

Thursday's Thankfulness

2010-03-19T08:14:00.003-05:00

On Thursday I had SO much to be thankful for!
I was thankful God worked out the details and got Ethan a 8:30 appointment after an all night scream-a-thon. I am thankful for the shot he got that I pray will clear that pesky ear infection up. I am thankful that when he goes back on Saturday the same Dr will see that ear and know if progress has taken place or not and that they are actually open on Saturday.
I was thankful that Ethan's tooth came in.
I was thankful that the Sun found its way out of the clouds and was shining down on the Hondarowesa.
I was thankful that little Starbucks coffee stop just outside the dr office took debit...had I not had a shot of caffeine I may not have made it to 10:00!
I was thankful Lawson was in a super good mood and was actually listening to me. I was thankful he and his daddy got to hit some tball and take a boat ride when we got home.
I was thankful Mrs. Linda could give Ethan the love he needed yesterday.
I was thankful my mom picked me up some diapers at Sams!
I was thankful my new Francine Rivers book came in.
I was thankful it was a Walkers night...white sauce fix!
I could go on and on, God is so good all the time!
Hoping you had a Thankful Thursday!

Happy St. Patricks Day

2010-03-18T10:24:00.005-05:00

We all sported our Green yesterday in honor of St. Patrick who spread Christianity into Ireland with his creative use of the three leaf clover-No green and you get a pinch and Jesus Loves You from the Rowe's!!

What's St. Patrick'S day with out some green food?

Mix it up!

Green Eggs and Ham!

No, he didn't eat it but he did try a little. Ethan would have eaten it but there is an egg issue before they are one you know...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-03-17T06:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday!

2010-03-15T07:57:00.004-05:00

Well I must say if we ever get to vote on the time change issue I will vote for it to change on a Wednesday while we are all at work-spring forward only that is- so that we can go home early that day and not loose an hour of precious weekend time! I am thankful this morning that Bucky offered to take the kids to school for me so that I could actually inhale my breakfast and not skip it all together. It all started at 4:40 when the alarm went off and I did not respond as I should have. SNOOZE...I had planned on getting up to run but knew Ethan would be up any minute to eat...SNOOZE...an hour later at 5:40 I have only 40minutes to prepare myself for the work day and be ready to feed Ethan who by the way has not got up yet...must have been those scream fits he had because of that little tooth coming in! I hit the floor running...Lord willing and a lot of help from bucky who also cooked biscuits and chocolate gravy this morning I was at work on time...is it time to go home yet...already missing me some rowe boys!
Happy Monday!
LSR Quote of the day:Momaaaay is it a Mrs. Linda day yet because I sure do miss her-Yes son it is a Linda day-I am going to give her a big hug because I love her.

What a week!

2010-03-12T12:43:00.001-06:00

Monday's battle with WalMart over a hundred dollars came to an end presenting us with a hundred dollar bill-near blood shed!
Tuesday's TBall tears ended and Lawson is excited about practice tonight-
Wednesday I signed up to run in the Cotton Row race in May so let the training begin-
Thursday's dash to belk resulted in no new outfit for Ethan's 9mo pics on Saturday but some quality family time at Zaxby's-
This morning I was able to run all of half a mile before Ethan's tummy woke him..Plan B kicks in now. Tonight will be the second TBall practice in which Ethan and I will not attend in hopes Lawson will have a better night! Ethan finishes his antibiotic today and he is still pulling at his ears but a delightful child so maybe it has become habit, one can only hope!
I am cutting this day short and leaving early to start the weekend and I am ready for two mommy days.

TBall Tears

2010-03-11T13:32:00.003-06:00

Tuesday night was Lawson's first TBall practice and we were so proud of him for getting out there and listening and trying his best.....until the tears came. 55minutes in to a 60minute practice he had had enough. "toach said he would frow it to me momaaaaay" Yes son, coach did say he would throw it to you, he even told the other boys to move over and let you catch it. But son, you have to catch it. Crockodile tears. "it was my turn, I want some water, I want some daterade, I am burning up" Its almost over son just get back out there and you can have something when we leave. "but my nose is running" If you will stop crying your nose won't run. Crockodile tears.
Bucky and I are praying the Lord gives us the wisdom to encourage and not discourage and that they will all have fun!

30 Part-2

2010-03-09T12:32:00.006-06:00

There were Surprises around every corner. Daffodils hand picked straight from the heart.

It was amazing what Bucky and Paige put me through to get me to Son's!
It involved so much effort it makes my head spin. Decorations, flowers, cake, white sauce-thanks greg-, facebook messages, gifts, planning, fibs, invites, love, and the list goes on.

I was a little taken back to say the least.

I was in humble mode. I could not believe that so many wonderful people carved time out of their lives to help me celebrate my birthday.

It was the most perfect birthday anyone could hope for and one I won't soon forget!

Thanks everyone!

30 Part-1

2010-03-09T12:25:00.003-06:00

The Girls at work got me! Wrecked my desk, put the number 30 everywhere I turned, even had a happy birthday thing where I parked! Complete with cake and a gift certificate to get my nails done. My boss got me those lovely flowers and goodies with a card that read "Happy Birthday you old fart" Wasn't that nice! Just when you think you are too old for parties and that your birthday will just be another day...you are WRONG! So much for turning 30 quietly!

Getting TBall Ready

2010-03-04T12:54:00.004-06:00

So we signed Lawson Rowe up for T Ball. He will either love it or hate it and he all but refused going until we got him some cleats "fast runner shoes" and a glove. For now he is hooked. So "try outs" are tonight...and we thought we might show him at least how to hold a bat...but wait we don't have a real bat or a T...but we had a sword and a boxing bag stand!

Rowe Review

2010-03-02T08:35:00.003-06:00

Well this weekend went by way to fast except for the hour and half we waited on our food at a certain steak house that we will not be dining at again. We became fans of the happy meal. Happy meals make the parents happy and the kids happy until they put a dirl(girl)toy in your boy's sack! Ethan is still not well, a 5:30 doctors appointment left us with an antibiotic prescription that could not be filled due to this rare drug that may or may not help his ears. Its in Gods hands and I am praying the affects of RSV will soon leave little E-wii...who by the way hasn't taken a bottle in two weeks drank 3oz from one this morning. If you didn't already know...according to Lawson, God got up this morning and turned on his fan that he got for his birthday and that is why its snowing...snowing as fast as fast runner! Ah, the life with Lawson...never dull, never a question he won't ask, never a question he won't have an answer for! Lawson said his bible verse in Awana's without a hitch this past Sunday night and I was so proud of him. It just makes my heart do flips when he says verses like: Hosanna, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Mommy and loving it!

Fire! Check your Sugar!

2010-02-26T07:28:00.004-06:00

I had a post in which I really smacked this device and now there has been a re-count and it is worth its aggervation! As it chimes at 2am for the second night in a row, I roll over, thankfully; its not Ethan that has woke me from my sleep and browe is on his feet going to check it out. As is his custom, he ususally falls asleep in the truck and I worry about his sugar so as also is custom I call him at 3am when I got up to feed Ethan. He answered, he wasn't groggy but sort of out of breath.

ME:Honey, did you fall asleep in your truck? Are you okay?

HIM:Uh, no....pause...I wanted to call you but didn't want to wake you again...We have had a small fire...in the chicken house...in the celing...but I put it out...

ME: thinking are you sure, what is your sugar and where are you...wait..where am I? am I dreaming, I was REAL confused! I gathered my thoughts as he explained what had happened and how he put the fire out with the hose before the fire department got there but he is staying up there.

On a side note he had one of these plugs short out in another house Thursday morning and it burnt out a small area but nothing like this:

So thanfully, the fire was contained and the jury is still out on how many chickens we lost due to the smoke. The controller alarm has a new position on my list of must have's!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-02-24T08:23:00.002-06:00