Another Teenager in the House

Favorite Color:  Green

Favorite Food:  Homemade Pizza

Favorite Primary Song or Hymn: Called to Serve

What do you want to do when you grow up: 

Go on a mission and then become a doctor

Favorite Game:  Settlers 

Best Friends:  Shane and Tate

Favorite Book:  Harry Potter Series

Favorite Movie:  Pirates of the Caribbean

Favorite Scripture Story:  2000 Stripling Warriors

Favorite Soda:  Root Beer

Favorite Candy Bar:  Snickers

Favorite Family Activity:  Snow Machining 

Favorite Animal:  Turtles

What Makes You Happy?  

Getting along with my family and friends

What Makes You Sad?  Arguing 

If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?  Greece

Other facts about Jarom:

Jarom is very gifted musically.  

He is a hard worker and great big brother. 

Untitled from Kim Lowry on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Jarom!

We love you!

Growing Up!

Over the last couple of weeks we have had a lot of growing up going on around this house.

First, Tabetha got braces.  

So far she thinks they are very annoying.
I don't blame her.

Next, Jarom turned 12!

Happy Birthday Jarom!  

Then, Jarom was ordained to the office of a Decan in our church and was able to pass the sacrament for the 1st time last Sunday.  I was so proud of him.  He also had to give his first talk in sacrament meeting that day.  He was nervous but he did a great job.

Next, Mya Gracie Pooh got her own big girl bed, AND has been sleeping in it all night long by herself.  Yah!  It is so awesome not to be kicked in the head and in the back all night long!  

Picture taken on 2nd Birthday

And finally,  Miss Mya is (drum roll, please)  

POTTY TRAINED!!!!!

My secret is.....LOTS and LOTS of CANDY!

These kids are growing up way to fast!  

Happy Birthday to You, You live in a Zoo!

Favorite Color(s):  Black, orange, and green
Favorite food:  Tortellini Soup, and Spaghetti & Meatballs
Favorite Movie(s):  Star Trek, and Mall Cop
Favorite Primary Song:  We'll Bring the World His Truth
Favorite Scripture Story:  All
Favorite Animal:  Dog
Best Friends:  Mikey, Tate, and Logan
Favorite Book(s):  Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and
The Book of Mormon
Where do you want to go on your mission:  Japan
What do you want to be when you grow up:  A doctor
Favorite Freetime Activity:  Play hockey
Goals:  Go on a mission, graduate from college, go to Japan

We love you Jarom!  Happy Birthday

I Wanted to Cry

Does this remind you of anything?        

How about this?

Yes, of course, it happened while he was playing hockey!

Back Post #1, It's Time to Get Down and Derby

Two years ago, and shortly after Jarom turned 8 and entered scouts, he brought home a small box that contained a piece of pine wood, 4 nails, and 4 wheels.

I don't think that at the time Shawn or Jarom grasped how much hard work was going to be required to turn this piece of wood into a PINEWOOD DERBY CAR. Fortunately for us, Grandpa John was visiting at the time and was able to give a few pointers on the subject of pine cars. But alas, Jarom's car didn't do so well.

It only takes one race for both father and son to grasp the seriousness of the whole affair, and next year with some research and better planning Jarom's car took 2nd overall.

For those of you who have sons that will be going into scouts soon. Here are a few things we have learned about pinewood derbys:

Don't wait until the day before to start on your pinewood derby car. Pinewood derby cars take a lot of work, and paint doesn't dry in 5 minutes. (We know this from experience)

You can get online and research how to make a good car and how to make your car go faster. The information is there. USE IT!

Be creative. It makes it more fun for the boys.

The post office will weigh your car for you if you have waited until the last minute and you don't have your own scale. (We also know this from experience)

Above all, Be good sports and have FUN!

This was Logan's first derby, and he took 2nd over

all and Jarom took 5th, after he lost twice to Logan.

State Hockey Tournament

Games 1 & 2 WIN!

Game 3 TIE!

Games 4 & 5 WIN! and become Division CHAMPIONS!


Game # 6 (semifinal game) Lost :(

Go home 3rd Place overall. (but still sad to be going home one game too soon)

Good job Jarom and Coach Lowry.

GREAT SEASON!

I'm proud of you both!

It's Birthday Time for You!

You were born on a perfect, sunny day in Hawaii, named after your father's best friend, and looking like your grandpa.

What a joy! You were the perfect baby, always happy, always content, always watching, learning, and doing everything in your own time, never hurried.

Ten years ago I held you and kissed you for the first time, that tiny, yet perfect body. Where has all the time gone? Gone is the tiny baby, gone is the chubby little boy with the cheeks perfect for pinching and kissing.

In his place a young man, strong and hard working. Still content, still unhurried, everything in your own time. Still a joy!

I dream for you today the dreams I dreamt for you 10 years ago: happiness, contentment, strong mind and body, a love for God, a mission, a wife and family yours for eternity.

Happy Birthday.

Missing You!

Dear Children,

I couldn't sleep tonight because I was thinking about you and missing you. I hope you are having so much fun at your father's house. Tabetha, don't boss Logan too much, -k-. Jarom, pull your pants up. Say "no" to crack buddy. And Logan, remember to wash your hands and listen to Tabetha, she probably is right. Have you guys been saying your prayers at night? Put your DS games down and go outside and play every now and then, you don't want your brains to turn to mush do you? I thought about you a lot today and every time I thought about you I missed you.
I thought about you this morning when I got up and I had no big kids to wake up. Your rooms were empty and I was sad.
I thought about you when I only made half of the oatmeal I usually make, and Logan, I thought that you would probably be glad you weren't having oatmeal for breakfast today.
I thought of you when it was time to have school and I had no kids to read to me or ask me to read to them.
I thought of you Jarom when I looked at the piano and no one was sitting on the bench practicing Christmas songs. We'll have our Christmas concert when you get back okay.
I thought of you Tabetha when I looked at the big chair you like to sit and read in and it was empty. Have you found any good books to read there? Have you gone to Barnes and Noble to spend your gift card yet?
I thought of you Logan when it was lunch time and you weren't there to ask me if you could make mac and cheese. By the way, I need to get more, we're out. Remind me when you get home.
I thought of you when I got Katie ready to play outside and she didn't have anyone to go outside to play with her. It's supposed to get to 25 below tonight. Are you enjoying the warmer weather there?
I thought of you when your Grandma Lois called me today. She told me that you are such great kids, and she enjoyed spending time with you on the boat this summer. I smiled to myself because I know you are great kids.
I thought of you when I called Grandma Nancy this afternoon. She told me about you loosing your heelies when it was time to go Logan, and how you searched and searched the house and then they were right in your suitcase where they belonged. I laughed.
I thought of you Tabetha when it was time to go to your swimming practice and I didn't have to go out to start the car and let it warm up.
I thought of you, Logan, when Hannah asked if she could watch a movie and you weren't there to try to talk her into watching Star Wars.
I thought of you when I tried a new recipe for dinner tonight. I wondered if you would like it. Daddy didn't. I did. I bet Tabetha and Jarom would and Logan probably not.
I thought of you Jarom when we went to your hockey game and you weren't out there with your team. Your team won 8-0. I bet if you had been there it would have been at least 9-0, right.
I thought of you tonight when Daddy and I went Christmas shopping. I looked for just the right things to get you. It made me happy to picture your faces opening them up. I think you'll like what I got.
I thought of you when Katie and Hannah were going to bed and I was sad that I only had 3 kids to kiss goodnight instead of 6. I missed our secret bedtime handshake, Logan.
And, I thought of you when I said my prayers tonight. I asked God to keep you safe, and to help you know how much I love you.
Be good.
Lots and Lots of Love,
Mom

More with our future Olympian, Miss Phelps

Olympic Training

Swim caps,

Check

Goddles (that's how Hannah says it)

Check

Holding your breath

Great

Now practice those swimming strokes
It helps to have an older brother especially when you don't have a swimming pool
Photos taken by Tabetha

Caught Ya!

Look What Happened

Look what happened at our house yesterday (Sept 30).

It SNOWED!,
and yesterday wasn't even the first time it snowed. It snowed while I was in Utah. Can you believe it. That means that we didn't have any snow for 3 months this year.
As you can probably tell, I wasn't excited to see the snow. I mean give me a break, we should at least be able to wait until October before we have to break out the winter gear. Right?
Katie looks as excited as I feel.

At least someone is enjoying the snow!