The Bowles Family!: January 2009

Blackmail Photos

Just wanted to show Jack's hilarious new pose in the bathtub. As you can see, his new favorite thing to do is lounge in the tub using "sisser's" bottom as a pillow. She is very tolerant of this, in fact, she doesn't seem to even notice. Maybe they are getting a bit old for bathtub pictures, but it just cracks me up every time I see this.

Dress Up

A few nights ago Jack was having a blast dressing up before bedtime. According to him, "I a cowboy" and later, "I the queen." I suggested that he might be the king, or the prince, but he wasn't sure about that. He also gave me and Nathan a lot of dress up items for us to wear as well. He is too cute and funny! (At least, his mom thinks so.)

Gram

My Gram passed away on January 1st. I was trying to remember one special time I had with my grandma, a stand-out moment in time for me to remember and hold on to. But, I don't have one of those, because we spent so much time together. I was very lucky to grow up living near her, so we were able to see her frequently. She was a fun, kind and generous person, who loved others and who was loved herself, by everyone who knew her. Gram never judged or scolded me, she loved me unconditionally always, like only a grandma can. She really was a big heart in a small package. She was such a wonderful grandma to me, and I feel blessed that my children knew and loved her as well.

Celebrating the 2008 Balloon Fiesta with a cake.

Spring 2006.

Making friends.

Four generations.

In front of The Pink Door restaurant in 2004.

July 15, 2000.

A Bolt Birthday Party!

My baby is 3 years old! Boo hoo. I am crying, but we had a fun family party. Jack wanted a Bolt party, after seeing the 3-D movie (he only wore the glasses about 1/2 the time) and seeing the party supplies in a catalogue. Apparently, Jack is the only child in America who liked the movie Bolt, because there is NOTHING available with Bolt on it. I had to order the plates and napkins online because no local store carries them.

AnneMarie and I painted this poster to play "Pin the Lightning on Bolt" (or something like that). As you can see, we may have had a few children peeking, or else our family is just bursting with party game talent. Needless to say A (AnneMarie) and upside down L (Lily) were NOT peeking.

Jack would not open any presents or eat any cake until Grandma arrived, and he admonished anyone who even suggested he do so. As soon as she walked in the door he shouted "Grandma! Time to open my presents!"

AnneMarie was very excited about the gift she picked out for Jack. It is a sort of house for Spiderman and the Hulk. They both are enjoying it very much.

Aunt Jenny sent a game. Playing games is Jack's favorite thing in the whole world.

Light-up WALL-E shoes from Uncle Ben & Aunt Kelly.

Two Hulks from Aunt Kelly & Uncle Jeremy & Julia. Julia made the cutest birthday card that said "Hapy Brfday" on the front.
Jack made out like a bandit at his party and later that day he told me "Mom, Santa came again!"

The mail carrier brought a box to the door from Grandma Pam & Papa Barry during the party ... what timing!

Sister asked if she could help blow out the candles. Jack likely would have let her, but I overrruled.

Blowing out the candles ...

Ryan, Dalton & Jack. Jack LOVES his big boy cousins, and they are all very kind and sweet to him.

Sydney & AnneMarie.

Future Wii Star

Nathan & I got a Wii for Christmas. It is not for the kids, it is for us. :) But Jack wanted to try it out anyway. He's pretty good with anything electronic, basically any expensive item of equipment that a toddler shouldn't be touching, he is good at it.