Texas "Snow" Day

We had some CRAZY weather a couple of weeks ago where we were supposed to get some "wintery weather mix" falling from the sky. At the sound of that, you know that every place in Houston decides to close its doors. The roads that morning were icy and we had a small amount of white pebble ice around the bottom of trees and on top of roofs, but that is about it. Then, a few days later, another storm was supposed to hit. And yes, again, everything shuts down! This time, the "snow" hit a little later, and Jack and I were able to suit up and head outside. There actually was some sleet falling from the sky so why not bundle up?! Actually, I needed to try this suit on because we are going skiing this month so I needed to know if it fit. This was the perfect opportunity.

 Try to catch the "snow" in his mouth!

Why not mow in this type of weather?!



Big Boy

For Christmas, we got Jack this cool bike that will become a scooter when he is ready. He was really hesitant at first and really didn't ride it. Then, one day, I looked up and away he was going! He was even able to "ride" with the big boy neighbors! Sometimes, though, the bike becomes a "trailer" for his Mickey car to pull. He is a ham

 He likes to pretend to air up the plastic tires!

Happy New Years!

For New Year's, my sister and her family came down, and I absolutely LOVED it! It had been almost a year since they'd been here since she was mainly taking care of my dad. We made S'mores by the fire pit with my neighbors and lit LOTS of sparklers. Jack couldn't get enough of them. He would hold one in his hand and either dance around in circles or just stare at the fire. It was kind of funny. After that, the boys all played together, and we just relaxed by the fire and talked.

 Then, it was a quick cousin bath time...

 The next morning, the boys played and played until it was time to pack up.

These boys light up my life! 

Christmas At Last

After travelling the family triangle, we finally made it home and celebrated our Christmas on December 30. Jack asked every day, leading up to it, "Ho Ho Ho coming soon?" Monday morning, Santa came with a Mickey drum set and a new "bike." Jack ran around the couches, spotted his drum set, and immediately started playing with a pretty cute grin on his face.

 Next, he opened his bike. He wasn't too sure about it but finally gave it a try.

 Lastly, he went through his stocking and had a morning prebreakfast Goldfish snack!

 After breakfast, we opened family gifts. Jack opened his and helped with ours!

It was a wonderful family Christmas, and I look forward to the many family Christmas traditions that will come as we celebrate Jesus' birth!

Lowery Family Christmas

We did Christmas with my immediate family that day after Christmas. I love this time together, too, and it is crazy to think that there will be two more to add to the mix next year! Once everyone arrived, we opened sibling gifts first in the front room.

 I don't think capturing all this sweetness together will ever be easy...

but we will continue to try! 

 After that, we moved into the living room to open gifts form my mom.

 Then back to the front room for pictures! You have to learn to love the camera in my family.

 The best friend a girl could ever ask for!

 The girls!

 The guys!

I love my Bub!