The Lowe-down

Miss Briley Jane

2011-09-11T16:11:00.001-07:00

Our Little girl doesn't look so little :)

Briley is a big chunk.....just like the rest of the Lowe children..... and honestly we wouldn't have it any other way!!!

She is the SMILIEST, HAPPIEST baby I know! Every time you look at her she gets the biggest smile on her face! Seriously its the biggest smile ever!! She barely cries... only if she is tired, and she sleeps ok (as long as the pacifier is in her mouth).

she can't roll over yet, but I think that's because i don't put her on her stomach too much, she's not a fan.

I just love her and honestly am so thankful that she is in our family!!!

Aubree our little princess!

2011-09-08T18:30:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post something about our little Aubree. gosh, isn't she cute!?!? I just love her to pieces!!! I'm not going to lie.... this age is a little hard for me. The attitude starts, the hitting, the screaming, the teething....etc it gets to me sometimes! Even though she has those moments, which are more then a few, I just want to hold her so tight!
Aubree is 18 month's going on 21!!!! She knows what she wants and gets it however way she can! She is also the smartest little 18 month old I know! She talks so well, knows some (2) colors, helps me with Briley and loves trying to be a leader in nursery. This little girl look up to her big brother so much, I love when she COPIES HIS EVERY MOVE!!!! She can dance like no other, and LOVES listening and singing to music.
I try to give her a little one on one attention when the others are preoccupied and she just loves it and gets into this silly personality.
My AUBS........ I just LOVE HER!!!!!!

Carson is FOUR!!!

2011-08-21T15:21:00.000-07:00

Our little man is four years old and we can't believe what a good boy he is becoming!!! Carson is the BEST big brother to his little sisters! He helps me out with them whenever I need and never throws a fit or gets tired of hearing me say "Carson, do this for me"!
This summer, well to Chad and I, hopefully to the kdis too, has been a blast! With the arrival of our Briley we wanted to make sure the other two felt special too. We did a lot of things in town and I'm so grateful for the cute place we live!!! Carson did a basketball class through the city and i think he enjoyed it?!? I enrolled him in tennis at the same time so it might have been too much, and he was the youngest in both sports but it got him to explore the sports and really see what he likes to play. Chad helped him in basketball and I think they had a lot of fun doing it together!

Just some silly fun we have at Nana and Papa's house :)

We went to a Rivercats game in the beginning of June and the kids had fun meeting new people and "watching" the game!!

Carson's best friend, Carter asked us if we can watch Cars 2 with him at the movie theater! It was a cute movie and the boys loved it!!

For Carson's 4 year birthday we had a "cousin Star War's" birthday party and it was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Carson has become a true Star war's junky so when he decided to have a Star Wars party we had to say yes! He had a couple of games they played to become JEDI's and then they had to attack Darth Vader. (pinata) It was a blast and he's already saying he wants to do it again next year!

If we weren't at tennis, or basketball during the summer, we were either at the club pool of nana's pool! this little dude is a SWIMMER!!! He can jump in and swim around and lick he's pretty awesome!!!! i love that he's a little fish liek his mommy!!!

Carson got some icecream with his two awesome friends Carson morgan, and William Camblin! we love them so much!!!

Briley is 1 MONTH old!!!

2011-06-22T21:46:00.001-07:00

We are LOVING our little girl! Wow 1 month already and it makes me SO sad that she is growing so fast! The newborn stage goes by so fast! Being a family of 5 is so amazing! I am loving my kids so much right now! They are getting along great and they are so awesome!

Briley is doing great! She is such a great girl! I'm having the best time with her and Carson and Aubree! I love being a mom!!!
LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!

Carson loves and adores his little sister! He always says "mom, Briley is a good girl, I love her" .... melts my heart!!

Grandpa LOWE

2011-06-22T21:39:00.001-07:00

Can you tell we don't like pictures????? Seriously NONE of the kids are looking......

ANYWAYS.... Grandpa Lowe came out and visited us this past weekend, and we LOVE him so much! I wished we lived closer to him so that we could play all the time with grandpa... Unfortunetely Carson got a fever this weekend so we didn't do a lot of playing, but my kids loved him being here! Carson would wake up in the morning and ask if grandpa was still here... so cute!

Thanks dad for coming to visit! We love you so much and hope you can visit more!!! Thanks for all the fun! We miss you and are so thankful that you came to see us! LOVE YOU!!

Visit from the Smarts!

2011-06-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Aunt Shiann came to visit us when Briley came, and I MISS THEM!! They were here for 2 weeks and it was AWESOME!!! they made the transition from 2 kids to 3 so easy, and I seriously don't think I could have done it with out them!

Thanks for all your help! We wished we lived closer to you all!!! LOVE YOU!

CARSON'S FIRST GOAL!!!

2011-06-22T21:26:00.000-07:00

Im so proud of my little soccer player! Carson had a lot of fun playing soccer this last season. This kid loves DEFENSE! Its so cute... he will play defense by blocking an opponent and say "Im not touching Im not touching"... Where he got this I don't know, but it's pretty funny!

The second to last practice I told him its ok to get a little aggressive and go for the goal. He was nervous, but I think him hearing me SCREAM on the side lines... "GO CARSON GO" (little Aubree would say it too :) he finally went after the ball and scored a goal! I loved the look on his face and how excited he was!!!

Briley Jane Lowe

2011-05-31T14:35:00.000-07:00

Our little Girl made it into this world with a bang!!!!

Briley Jane Lowe came 5 days early... no epidural... 3 1/2 hour labor... and in her "water", and without a name!

Chad was camping with Carson and made it home, just in time to take me to the hospital with my mom! Im so glad they only camped a couple miles away! We were not prepared for her to come that fast, but oh, am I glad she did! I was ready to see her beautiful face and I was ready to be able to breath again :)

We checked in at the hospital at 4:50A.M. and our little girl arrived at 6:42a.m.!

8 lbs. 10 oz. 20 3/4 inches

CHAD!!!

2011-04-27T21:12:00.001-07:00

My best friend and husband turn 29 this past Monday!

Can I just say how much I love my husband?!?!! I know no one cares, but I just want to have it in "writing" how much I appreciate all my husband does for our family!

Chad works so hard and keeps me in line so that we can have the things we need. He is so good and making sure we are safe in the future and I really am grateful to have someone like that in my life.

Chad is a great husband, who is always concerned about how my day has gone and how I'm feeling. He let's me (not that I need permission) go out with the girls whenever I want, he brings me home Dr. Pepper when he knows my day has been bad, and he still loves me even when Im a crazy, hormonal, pregnant, complaining wife! I LOVE YOU CHAD!!

CHAD IS THE BEST DAD I KNOW!!!!! Im not just saying that because he is the father to my children, but he really is! He has never complained about staying home with the kids while I go out, or been one to get to upset with them. He loves to play with them, and take them out for treats, and loves making them laugh! I LOVE watching him play with the kids, and I think it is so cute that he gets so excited when they run to him at the door when he comes home from work!

Chad you are an AMAZING DADDY!! Thanks for being so great!! I LOVE YOU!

Pregnancy....

2011-04-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

Here I am..... 35 weeks pregnant. I don't like taking prego pictures but I decided to take just one. I get so huge that it is really hard to take a picture.....

This pregnancy had been great! It really has not been bad at all! Of course I was tired and sick at the beginning and now I feel like Im a walking zombie but that's expected. This little girl loves to roll around and kick me in the ribs! About a month ago she would push her heel against me and I would touch it, then she would move it to a different spot, then I would touch it.... and we played this cute little chase game all day. It was so cute! I can't wait to meet her and actually have a name for her! I hope we see her and just know what it is... She is coming into a crazy happy loving family that is already so excited to meet her!! Only 1 more MONTH!!!

CARSON

2011-04-27T20:40:00.001-07:00

My Carson boy! Man this kid melts my heart!!! He is getting to big!!! Carson lately is full of energy and loves to PLAY!!!!!! No more naps, and early bed times.... nope its up at 6:30 and asleep at 8:30! But he is fun! Carson is almost done with his preschool and it makes me said that he will be done already! he has learned so much while in school! I'm so amazed at the things he tells me about, and what he knows! I'm so glad he goes to The Little School House!

Carson and his dad are BEST BUDS!!!! They love to wrestle and play games with each other and they also like to gang up on mommy! Its actually pretty cute how they play, but man these to are inseparable!! Carson gets so hyper when daddy comes home! He wants Chad's attention and no one else it allowed to have it!

Carson's imagination is AMAZING! I love listening to his stories and watching him color. He is getting really good at drawing faces and if they don't look like anything to me, well to him they look like a spaceship, or a lizard.... seriously i wish i had his imagination some times!

Carson has been so blessed to live by his cousins! he has one little cousin back in Utah that we miss so much! But he has 5 older ones that when they all get together it is AWESOME! he could play all day with them and never get tired! I love seeing them play together it makes me so happy, that i would be so sad if anyone ever moved away or if we had to. Really that would break my heart more then anything!

Carson also has some good buddies he plays with and they are all the same age! We enjoy getting together with them too!
BEST BUDS!!!

Watching Disney Junior together!
Making a Leprechaun trap with his dad! That was really a fun project for them!

The three boys, Carson, Will and Carson

I just LOVE this Picture!!!

He loves to dress up! His cousin Tyler taught him about Hero's and Star Wars and Indiana Jones, and mire, so we play dress up a lot!

What a stud!

His first SMILEY face he drew for me! I LOVE IT!

LOVE YOU CARSON!!! THANKS for being the BESTEST big brother, and cutest son EVER!!!

Aubree Ann

2011-04-27T19:52:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post about my little girl! Man we love her sooo much! She is a ball of fire let me tell you! Our little girl won't be our baby anymore pretty soon, and it makes us a little sad. She only got to be the baby for a short time, and I think the transition will be hard for her.

But we are enjoying her and loving her vibrant personality!

Things we love about Aubree.... She started walking at 14 months and she has been on the go ever since! She loves to chase her daddy and Carson and loves them chasing her! When Aubree is in a "mood the only thing to make her happy is to DANCE!!! we play the freeze dance game and she will put her hands in the air and freeze! So cute! She has got some GREAT MOVES!!! She wants to do everything that her bigger brother does! She copies him and it really is sweet, cause Carson lets her play with him! Aubree loves to READ!!! all day long if she could, she would grab a book and make her way to me, sit on my lap (which is shrinking by the day) and make you read a book. When she is done, she gets up and gets another book! She will also sit on her own and make a little book mess around her and look at all the pictures!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! She is talking more and using signs for some things. She says mama, dada, dayday (carson), hi, byebye, baby, lily, numnum, thank you, baba, all done, please, nightnight, vroom... and i think that's it oh and a lot of animal sounds. she will recognize the animal and make the sound they make! She is going to be pretty smart!

Her "cheese" smile!

She thinks she is such a big girl! This bounce place is the best for birthday's and Aubree wants to run around like the big kids and bounce!! One night after dinner we found Aubree sneaking a snack :)

My finger sucker! She has the first two fingers in her mouth with the other thumb rubbing her top lip. So cute!

Shaking her BOOTY!

She loves her glasses and actually wears them all the time!!

Fingers again Reading her book!

Bath time is fun time at out house! These kids are too cute, they love to splash each other and laugh at each other!

One of her first experiences on the swing!

Our little girl is getting so big and we love her so much!

Discovery kingdom

2011-04-27T19:31:00.000-07:00

During Easter break we took the kids to Discovery kingdom! I love that we have an amusement park so close to us! The kids were so good during the day and loved the little shows we watched! Chad took Aubree on a ride and I'm pretty sure she is not a fan!! Carson on the other hand is a little DARE DEVIL!!! he wants to ride all the rides that he's too small to ride! He still to this day is disappointed that he didn't get to go on the Tower of Terror at Disneyland! So Chad snuck him on a ride that he was clearly too short to ride. He had him step on his toes and stretch it was cute, that his daddy wanted to make Carson's day. So they went on it and he had so much fun! I love taking little day vacations with my family!!! I was so proud of Carson. This really was a proud moment for me. We were looking at the elephants and the workers said we could ask them questions if we wanted to. So Carson started asking question and they were actually legidiment questions! He is in this phase where he NEEDS to know EVERYTHING! And I love it because I know that he is learning! Such a proud mommy!

Aubree is AWESOME at making animal noises! She loves elephant so I was excited that she got to see them!

Carson was just smiling on this ride the whole time! Uncle Kyle said he would just laugh! It was so cute watching him! Of course that was all I could do.... was watch.... bummer

Gymnastics

2011-04-27T19:27:00.000-07:00

So I have been putting Carson in different little sports to keep us on the go, and to entertain him. I want him to be exposed to different sports so he can find on ehe really likes.
During the rainy season we decided to do Gymnastics! Carson was so great at it! he was the only little boy in the class but it didn't phase him at all! He loved jumping on the trampoline and doing summersaults! I love watching him be active!!

T- BALL TIME!!!

2011-04-27T14:52:00.000-07:00

Carson started a T-ball class this past month, and it was a blast! He loved that he had "t-ball practice" twice a week! He was such an AWESOME batter, but when it came to catching, I think it was a little slow for him, he would play with the grass instead of focusing. We did the class for a month and it was perfect for him! Now he is a " REAL BASEBALL PLAYER"!!!! This month we are playing soccer!!

AUBREE ANN LOWE IS 1 YEARS OLD!!!

2011-01-24T10:32:00.001-08:00

( I hate that these pisctures are out of order and I don't know how to fix it!!! SORRY)
My little Aubree Ann turned ONE yesterday (23rd) and we had such a great celebration for her!!

We had the family come over for a little party on saturday and Aubree was so great! She was so happy and loving all the ATTENTION!

On sunday we had a great family day and took the kids for a walk and to the park. We also Sang to Aubree again and she "blew" out the birthday candle... well tried to eat it!

She is such a big girl now!

Once again sorry for the pictures being backwards....im not so smart with the computer...

SHE LOVED HER CAKE!!

Mommy decided to get her ears pierced for her birthday! No one wanted me to do it, but I was going to no matter what!! She did ok,.... she was having a hard day anyways, so i figured i might as well add one more horrible thing to her day...im such a mean mom!

She did great! only cried a couple of minutes after, then she was so happy about her sucker she got!!!

She looks so cute and daddy and NANA think so too!!! ;)

Carson was so good on her birthday! He let her have her day and they both played so well!

Her new chair which she LOVES! THANKS NANA!

YEAH FOR MY BIRTHDAY!!!

Her cute cheese face she makes whenever she see's a camera or someone says cheese!

Aubree Ann, Mommy and daddy love you so much! We are so lucky you are in our life.... some things Aubree can do at age 1

- DANCE LIKE NO OTHER! (she loves dancing... it is so fun watching her race to the couch so she can stand and start shaking her booty when she hears music!)

-CRAWLS really FAST!!! She likes to crawl on her toes and hands! Like Mogli from jungle book!

- She LOVES reading books! I can leave her in a room with books around her and she is in HEAVEN!

-Likes to make animal sounds! mainly woof, and roar, but she's getting pretty good at it!

-LOVEs to climb on everything! And crawl as fast as she can to get away from mommy and daddy!

- sleeps so well!

- eats almost everything, but if she doesn't like it she dumps the food on the floor! little stink!

-Loves her brother like no other! there bond they have is so sweet! Carson is the only one that can make her laugh and it melts my heart!

-I love her to pieces and can't wait to see what she can accomplish!

Fun in the snow!!

2011-01-24T10:25:00.001-08:00

Carson wants to live in the mountains so he can play in the snow all day!! I dont' think so!

The kids had a blast playing and eating the snow! Such a fun day trip, but that all i can handle.... 1 DAY!!

Happy Anniversary!

2011-01-13T22:02:00.000-08:00

It's our 6th year of MARRAIGE!

I think each year we grow closer together!
Chad is the best Husband and Dad I know!
Nothing makes me more happier then going to bed and waking up every morning next to my eternal companion!

Christmas 2010

2011-01-12T09:23:00.001-08:00

Christmas was AWESOME this year!! I was so excited to have it at my house this year with just Chad, Carson, Aubree and I. We started our own tradition this year where the kids can open up 1 gift on Christmas Eve. Carson was So happy it was so cute! but we had to tell him just 1 all day long! On Christmas morning we opened up our gifts and played and ate, and then headed off to Nana and papas!!! We stayed in our PJ's ALL DAY and ate so much good food and played! the boys got Nerf guns and it was so fun seeing all them shoot them and hide from each other. seriously i love Christmas. i love being around family, I will how happy we feel, I love the spirit of Christmas, I love it I love it I love it!!!!! Opening jammies on Christmas eve!

All cousins together! It is so fun to see them play well and love each other. I love living so close to my siblings! We are all really good friends and the kids enjoy being close too!!

My cute little girl..... cheesing it up!!!

Carson opening gifts from Grandma! He was in Awe All Day!!

Santa came to visit us on his very busy Christmas Eve. I will let the facial expressions speak for themselves.

SMILE!!!!

Waiting at the top of the stairs to come see what Santa left!!

Carson showing Aubree how her new toy works!

The picture explains it ALL!!!! Some cute things I want to remember about this Christmas.... We had reindeer dust we had to spread outside so the reindeer could spot our house. We made the coolest Gingerbread Village with Aunt Nicolette. Santa left a crumb trail of cookies from the plate of cookies to the fireplace. It was a "Foggy Christmas Eve", so we know that Rudolph helped Santa this year, and Carson know the whole Manger Story! A CHRISTMAS THAT I WILL CHERISH FOREVER!!

BROTHER AND SISTER

2010-10-28T06:50:00.000-07:00

I love these kiddos so much! they are MY WORLD!!!

CARSON IS 3!!!!

2010-10-28T06:41:00.000-07:00

Carson had a GREAT 3rd birthday! He had a fun day with mom and dad doing whatever he wanted! then he had a pirate birthday party with all his friends!!! Carson is such fun boy! He is so smart and wants to learn more everyday! He loves being a big brother to Aubree. He just stared preschool and is learning so much! Our life is so exciting with Carson playing with us, and teaching us so much! We love you CARSON!!!!! now stop growing! :)

Camping

2010-10-28T06:38:00.000-07:00

Our family tried to go camping this summer, and lets just say....it wont happen every year!! It was cold and windy but we still had fun! WE camped by the lake andwent intertubing with the kids! I love that they are all little dear devils!! no fear!

Swim lessons

2010-10-28T06:33:00.001-07:00

This summer Carson took swim lessons with a good friend of ours! Miss Kathee taught Carson and Ava and Carter, and she was awesome! Carson is a little fish now! He swims so well! He will jump in the pool, kick his feet, put his head under water, and do CANNONBALLS!!!! I love watching him swim! He had a great summer being in the water, almost everyday!!!

Its been too LONG!!

2010-06-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

Ok so it been a REALLY LONG time since i have blogged and i miss it! So i decided to put TONS of pictures up to be caught up. I never seem to find the time to do this. By the end of the day I crash into bed and don't do a whole lot other then VEG and watch TV. So here are a lot of pictures all in one! Aubree and Grandma Fanara, when Aubree was 6 Weeks old! She has changed so much!

Nana and Papa trying to get her to smile..... not doing such a good job....

All the Nielsen kids and my 2..... Isn't this cute! Aubree with her new cousin... LILY MAE!!!!!!

Carson on his FIRST ROLLER COASTER RIDE (without a parent)..... He had so much fun.... I actually cried! He is just getting so big so fast, and I HATE THAT!!!

We went to the zoo with the cousins and took a ride on the carousel, Aubree really enjoyed it... :)

We let the kids play with shaving cream.... they really had fun..... The smallest things make them so happy!

LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!! Aubree 3 1/2 months old!!!

CARSON Adores ANDREW!!!! He talks about him all the time! ITs so cute to see him play with Andrew!

YES I KNOW.... My daughter is CHUNKY!!!! With out fail whenever we are out a stanger will say "I dont think this one is getting enough to eat" HAHA ok ive heard it a million times! I love that my kids get big..I think its adorable!! Chad calls her his fat little girl, But i love it! Dont' you just want to kiss her cheeks!!!

The other day My brother Shaun, his son Carter and us.... went to fly kites at the park! It was a perfect windy day!

LOVE HIM!

HIM TOO!!!

I made Chad take a picture! He wasn't too thrilled!

I went to Utah for a week with the kids! It was so Fun! I love Chad's family, they are so great to us! They took us to the zoo, aquarium and watched my kids for me all week! It was really great to spend time with them!

I LOVEMY KIDS! Uncle Kyle took Aubree into the water for the first time! She wasn't to sure about it, but it was so cute to see her with him!

These are my girls i worked for, and I wanted to go see them while i was out in Utah. Karen thought it was so funnt that Aubree was lying on her!

But every time Kay laughes Aubree didn't like it! Isn't that picture HILARIOUS!!!

Aubree eating Oatmeal for the first time! She wasn't to sure but at the end she loved it!!

Aunt STEVIE and Aubree. We are so excited to have a NEW cousin BOY at the end of this year!!!!! We love you STEVIE!!

Grandpa LOWE and CARSON!!! THEY have so much fun when they are with eachother!!!!

Aubree sucking her fingers!

We got this picture for Mandi. In Monterey they have a LILY MAE's Cinnamon Rolls store, and we thought that was so cute!!

This is how Aubree sleeps at night. I tried so hard to get her to use a pacifier, but the stinker loves her fingers!!! So she puts her index and middle fingers in her mouth then when she is ready to fall asleep she covers her eyes! Isn't that so cute. I never liked the fingers in the mouth (ask my sis), but it is REALLY CUTE!

Chad and Carson love to mini GOLF! Carson is a little cheater, and picks the ball up and puts it in the hole!

I promise i wont take this long to blog again...... i hope.....

PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!

2010-03-03T16:25:00.000-08:00

Pictures of our little girl. She is getting so big SO fast! She already is smiling and focusing on objects. Carson loves holding her and showing her his tricks. Aubree is also sleeping really good! Only waking up twice, so i think that's pretty good!

Grandma and Aunt Shiann stayed her for a week to help me out! I love them so much for HELPING ME, I know for sure I would have lost it if they didn't help me! We also blessed Aubree on February 14 (i'll have pictures soon) and it was wonderful! My brother was able to come down with Chad's step dad and it was so nice to have all my family with us during this time.

This is the girl cousins together for Ava's 3rd birthday! Gracie and Ava are SUCH great helpers when it comes to diapers and getting the pacifier! They are going to be great babysitter's when they grow up! One of my closest friends, Tiffani had her baby Caitlin this month and we had to go see them. These 2 girls are only 1 month apart! Can you believe how big Aubree looks? I think this picture is so cute! BFF :)

Not a happy camper! She hates her picture being taken.

BATH TIME FOR EVERY ONE! Aubree looks so intense! Carson loves bath time, (and so do I), its a good time for him to play on his own, and I get a little time to myself!

OK so this little one for some reason loves to ALWAYS look up! she got a strong little neck, and really enjoys looking at the ceiling. Well, I think she looks at angels :) This is how she fell asleep the other night with her Aunt Mandi. So cute

PURE LOVE!

Gymnastics!!

2010-03-03T16:15:00.001-08:00

Carson and I decided to do a 1 month Gymnastics class, before Aubree was born! It was so much Fun! Carson and his cousin Ava were so awesome! My little one loved to run around on all the different trampolines, and stretch and play sports! It was so fun to see him having a good time! I think we are going to sign him up again!

AUBREE ANN LOWE

2010-01-27T04:34:00.001-08:00

Aubree Ann Lowe was born January 23, 2010 at 4:07 am.

7 lbs. 6oz. 20 1/2 Inches 28 hours later...

Daddy was such a support! I went crazy a couple of times and he stood right next to me and held my hand. Thanks Chad! I love you!

Carson's first time seeing his little sister! He was SO excited! Love this kid!

Eyes wide open

Aunt Tiffany with Aubree

Papa

Grandma trying to make Aubree happy

Aunt Mandi. (she knew i was taking the picture)

uncle Trevor

Aunt Laura (love this picture)

Going home!

Carson saying hi to his sister

She loves sitting in the swing

Happy Cheezy smiles all around!

Do you think she likes bath time?

Now she's happy

Her Room

Carson was being a total ham last night! It was so cute!

It was a long labor but she finally came and i can't take my eyes off of her!

I have to document my experience so it might be long, but its for my sake.

On Thursday night (1/21/10) i came home from my mothers house and thought to myself that i haven't felt the baby kick all day. I only remember feeling her the night before. So i started getting worried, and decided to call the triage nurse. They told me to come in right away. I went in thinking, oh they will just hear the heart beat then make me go home. Well... They told me that her heart rate was not really where it should be. And also the fluid around her was on the low side. So they told me they were going to endose me. (Thursday 9:00 pm)

I got in my WONDERFULLY HUGE room, took a shower, and then they started the process at about 1:00 am.....

Not a whole lot happened! It took a long time because her heart rate kept dipping, so they would turn off the pitosin... wait then start it slowly.... heart rate dipped.....turned off pitosin and start it slowly.....

that kept going on for a while.

Didn't want an epidural just yet, so they gave me HAPPY medicine, and i really enjoyed that! Then her heart rate dipped and i wasn't a happy camper.

Got the Epidural at 9:00 pm on Friday... Felt a little better

When i Finally dilated to 9 i felt contractions in one leg and there wasn't anything i could do.

Pain!

then with 3 little pushes later... she was out! And I was RELIEVED!!!

28 hours of LABOR and Im so happy she is here!

WOW!!

2010-01-20T16:21:00.000-08:00

Hey blogging friends! How's is been? I can't believe it's taken me so long to blog. Well here is just a little bit of what's been going on.....

SO I guess the blog won't let me move the pictures around.... so they are very RANDOM... SORRY! I let all the nieces and nephews paint my belly. They thought i was silly at first, then they were into it! It was cute!

We went to Utah and Carson got his teeth cleaned at Grandma's office!! He loved it! He kept saying "my turn my turn".... He looks cute!

We had a baby shower for Aubree and my mom and sisters decorated the room. It was SO ADORABLE!!! I had a lot of fun getting together with all my friends!

Carson and I at the Dinosaur Museum (why are we in front of a shark instead of a dinosaur??)

We took Carson to the snow since he has been DYING to go... We had a lot of fun! His favorite thing was EATING THE SNOW.....

Christmas was So Great!!! We were at Nana and Papa's this year, and it was so nice! It was just Kyle, Mom and Dad! We had a fun, relaxing day! Let's just say.... Carson GOT SPOILED! It was so cute to see his face light up looking at all his presents. I love this kid! He is CRAZY but I still love him!

We ATTEMPTED to make a ginger bread house this year, and let's just say it didn't go very well! We all had fun making it and eating the candy, but within 5 minutes of putting it a side... It fell. Oh well, maybe we will have Uncle Trevor Build our house INSTEAD of CHAD :)

WELL this is the last post before I have our LITTLE AUBREE! WE are so excited! I only have 6 more days to go, and Im SO READY!! Doctor doesn't think she will come early, so i guess i will have to suffer a little longer!!! Let's hope everything goes well!!!

Love you all so much, sorry I don't blog as much.... my son doesn't allow me to SIT very much.... that's not going to go well with a new born!!!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND I WILL BE POSTING SOON.......

More fall/ Halloween/ pregnancy

2009-11-03T12:14:00.000-08:00

I had a wedding this past week and here a a few pictures. More to come soon!

My BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD!! I told you it was HUGE!!!

Trick or Treating! how adorable!

WILMA AND FRED WITH THE GRANDKIDS!!

Sorry, I don't know what Chad is doing here!

My little monster! (although 1 person thought he was a catapiller and another thought he was a CUCUMBER????)

28 WEEKS PREGNANT!!! the FIRST AND LAST PICTURE YOU WILL SEE!!!!! We went to the mid wife for a check up and everything is measuring on time, but I'm getting too BIG! she wants me to watch what I eat and excercise more.... BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!

My boy and me getting ready for church! Daddy and Carson built a cardboard fort! Carson had a lot of fun, but my not so handy husband didn't make it to last! They had fun while it did though!!

These two cutie's had late night while us parents went to a KINGS/JAZZ game. They fell asleep when we got home and cuddled with each other! HOW cute!

Fall 09!!

2009-11-03T12:05:00.001-08:00

We have had a lot of fun this fall! The weather has been so nice, it really feels like summer still!

Things have been a little crazy for us lately! We just moved into a house in Lincoln, so we are back where we used to be! Im sad I'm not living with my Mom and Dad, but it's a good thing for our family! The house is great! Its nice to have a backyard that Carson can run around in. He loves being in his big boy room with his big boy bed! He is still getting used to sleeping at night, and I'm sure he will figure it out just in time for the baby to come! :) Here we are at the Pumpkin Patch! We managed to go there a couple times this year! We love to play with the animals and ride the train..... oh, and steal a few walnuts from there orchard too :) !!!

We took Carson bowling and he had SOO much fun! IF you look at the score, he did QUITE well!!! Our little bowing PRO!!!

Lincoln had there own AIR SHOW this year and we wanted to take the kids! They all love the planes and Helicopters! It was great to see all of them get so excited as we went to each plane and then when we FINALLY saw the airshow!!!! (we waited a very long time)

Just a cute picture of my HANDSOME little man! He is getting so big! I love him to pieces! He is a good little boy, with a few 2 year old quirks we are trying to figure out!!! WHAT A STUD!!!

MY sisters and I went to go see Julie and Julia together one night!!! That was a first for us! NO KIDS OR HUSBANDS!!! It was sooo nice, but then after the movie we all had to rush home because we were out too late :)

(cute Mandi)
Now that I'm not working, I have had more time to do things with Carson! One of the things he LOVES to do is go to the Library for Mother Goose on the Loose! Him and his BEST FRIEND, CARSON love hanging out, dancing and singing with each other! It really is cute seeing them interact..... Every now and again Carson will say "Mom, we go to Carson Morgan's house today?" Best pals for LIFE!!!

One of those weeks!!

2009-10-08T15:54:00.000-07:00

I'm totally having a hormonal, emotional pregnant week this week! I don't think I have gone a day with out crying!
So one of the things that has gone WRONG is that I have dropped my phone too many times, and it doesn't work! I can call out and get phone calls, but I can't see anything on the screen! I seriously drop my phone AT LEAST 5 times a day. I don't know what is wrong with me!
So anyways, if I have you number, well......... i don't anymore. So can you please email me or call me with your number???
Im sorry I must ask this once a year, I think since I break my phone that many times!
I will promise to try my hardest to not drop my phone anymore!!!
Thank you!

Update TIME

2009-09-16T13:37:00.000-07:00

UPDATING!!! THIS IS A LONG POST SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING!!!
my son is OBBSSESED with his MONSTER "PJAMIES"!! He has to wear them Every chance he gets!! He now Won't take a nap with out his "pjammies" on and try taking them off!!!! NOT FUN for mom!

Carson got some sort of infection in his eyes and it was not fun! He looked like this for a weekend, and couldn't sleep at night, and wouldn't let us put in medicine. Poor Guy, it really looked aweful!

When Carson isn't in his pjammies, or sick he is playing with his cousins!!! They love to splash in the water eat popsicles and have fun together!!!

My family decided to do a family MOVIE night in fron of our garage! We made our own little theater outside, with popcorn and all!!!! It was a lot of fun, until the movie started!! NANA picked BED KNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS and it WAS SOOO LONG!!! I fell asleep twice and couldn't understand half the stuff they were saying.

We still had a good time though!

So cute! all the kids made silly faces!

We saw our BABY SISTER!!!! Carson loved seeing her move around!

Ava stayed with us for a couple of days and had soo much fun!!
Uncle Kyle and Carson put WAR PAINT on themselves and had a blast!

(notice my little boy in undies!!!! That's right! This summer we potty trained and he is awesome at it!!! only a few accidents, my fault, but other then that he loves wearing his big boy underwear!!

Intertubing!!!! A lot if fun!!

Just CHILLAXING!!!

We went to the Jell Belly factory with our friends Carson and Tiffani! We had a great time!

I won't take so long next time to post!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!

BABY NEWS!!!

2009-09-02T14:19:00.000-07:00

Can you TELL what it is????????????IT'S A GIRL!!!!

WE ARE SOOOO EXCITED TO HAVE A LITTLE GIRL! I THINK CHAD IS A LITTLE NERVOUS, HE SAID HE HAS TO BUY A GUN NOW, BUT I KNOW HE WILL BE SO GOOD WITH A GIRL!!!

CARSON WANTS HIS LITTLE SISTER TO COME OUT NOW! BUT I TOLD HIM AFTER SANTA CLAUS COMES! (DUE DATE IS JANUARY 26)

BRING ON THE PINK!!!

Summer FUN!!!

2009-07-31T13:58:00.000-07:00

We have had a lot of fun times this summer so far!! We have gone to Utah for a quick trip to see family, and we have gone to baseball games, and swam with friends, gone bowling and eaten LOTS and LOTS of POPSICLES!!!! :)

Playing with Aunt Shiann and the cousins in the baby pool. We had a lot of fun seeing Chad's family! Aunt Shiann is the best babysitter! I barely watched Carson while we were there, she is really good at keeping him entertained!! Thanks SHI!!!

Grandma helped with Carson too, and we miss you already! Hopefully we can see you soon!!!

Carson loves his Grandpa! They had so much fun together! They went golfing and Grandpa showed him off to his friends! We love you Grandpa! Thanks for all the fun we had with you!!!

We went to a Firemans Parade in Lincoln and WE loved it!!! It was fun seeing the diferent styles of trucks, and cars!

We went to a Rivercats game with Cameron and Melissa (thanks guys), and had a blast! Carson loved eating the snow cone and discovering that his tongue turned blue!!

One of Carson's friends, Carson invited us to swim with him and we had a great time! Its so fun to see them play in the water, not needing there mother's anymore!!!

Our big Boxer!! he started saying "I'm going to knock you out!" and Chad CLAIMS he didn't teach him this, but....... Who else would??? he is into this whole punching thing... that will hopefully go away soon!! He got a black eye, and you can't see it very well, but it was there for 2 weeks.

NANA and PAPA!!! WE LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!

My Best Friend, Nicolette and I

Our little buisness man!

Swimmin with dad and Seven Peaks!

On our way home from UTAH! we is really easy to travel with!

So far our summer has been great and hopefully we can do some more fun things!!

uncle Kyle came with us to Utah! We have been having a great time with him since he's been home from his mission! WE love you!

.......................

2009-07-17T09:47:00.000-07:00

Since I have been pregnant, I have been emotionally down. Not that I'm pregnant, (trust me we are very excited), but I think the hormone's are getting me in the worst way.

I don't know why I'm writing this, but I am, so you don't have to read this if you don't want...

Things in life are crazy right now!

I don't have my own home anymore, we are living with my parents, which isn't bad, its just not my house... Its hard to go from being a grown-up with a husband, child, and living on your own.... to going back into your parents house feeling like a teenager again! My little brother, is back from his mission, so he is home, and it just brings back memories.

I only have one room that is constantly messing with toys everywhere!!! I can't even keep one room clean!! It drives me insane! Especially when my mother gives me the look "GO CLEAN YOUR ROOM".... you remember that look right?

My dog past away, and it makes me really sad. I think about him all the time. I feel so guilty because the prior week of him passing, I was willing to give him away! I feel so aweful that I would ever do or say that! He was so good, and seriously Carson's best friend, and now Carson doesn't even remember him because we don't say his name. They loved to play together and wrestle, and now he doesn't even remember him!

I miss Max....

Im working everyday, and YES it IS ONLY 3 hours a day, BUT I HATE IT!!!!

I hate being away from Carson, and not being able to play with him. Summer time is my favorite time to play and relax, I hate working during the summer Time!! Im pretty much done with work. I can't really do it anymore.

I am pregnant, and I feel fat. Im not showing yet, but if I push out my stomach I look 6 months pregnant! We went to the doctors this week and everything is perfect, with the little peanut. It was so exciting to hear the heart beat! I was so nervous before, i don't know why but I was, and to hear the beautiful heart beat, just made things feel so much better! I thought I would love being pregnant, but with Carson I really didn't enjoy it and this time im TRYING!!!

Im so tired all the time, I have no energy! It's actually getting a little better. Hopefully I will enjoy the little thing thats in my tummy.... Im hoping for a boy!!! So everyone pray for a BOY!!!!!!!

Carson is just getting to big too fast!!! He is constantly saying the funniest things, and running around like a crazy boy!!!

Somehow I have to find the time to potty train him, and put him in a toddler bed before we have the baby, And before we get into a home!!! HELP!!!

I love him and I know we will figure it out!!

My life is not horrible in any way, I know people that have worse situations in their lives.

I am just not happy and keep thinking about all these things all the time~!

I really need to stop with this WOE IS ME and MOVE ONE!!!! I am healthy, Carson and Chad are Healthy, we don't have any problems, we are working hard to move, nothing bad is wrong. I just need to vent and write my emotions down. I really am trying to smile more and not be so stressed with the little things.

Sorry if you read this, its stupid and I really don't need any sympathy.....

TODAY IS A NEW DAY TO SMILE AND ENJOY WHAT I HAVE IN MY LIFE!!!!!

You had a birthday shout HOORAY!!!

2009-07-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

Our little boy turned 2 today!!!

We are so blessed to have Carson in our lives!! He is the best little boy in the world. He makes us smile, and laugh everyday!

We had a GREAT day on SATURDAY!!!!! We celebrate Carson's birthday on the 4th, and have a blast!!! Swimming all day, slip 'n' sliding with the family, birthday cake, presents, then end the day with FIREWORKS!!!! (he thought it was ALL for him!!!) Daddy and Carson LOVE the SLIP 'N' SLIDE!!!!

Blow out the candles!!

One of the gifts he got!!! HANDY MANNY!

FIREWORKS go BOM!!!!

Happy Birthday CARSON!!!! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

No MORE DEPRESSING NEWS!!!

2009-06-16T21:39:00.001-07:00

Ok. Im tired of looking at my pictures of my dog, it makes me sad, so I needed to post some PICTURES!!! Today I decided to take Carson to the Sacramento Zoo. We went with my mom, and brother Kyle. It was a very pretty, wonderful, relaxing day. Carson had really fun, but by the time we drove away he was OUT!! Here are some PICTURES............ Uncle Kyle and Carson

Carson and the Flamingo's

Carson looking at the Giraffe's

Riding the Carosel

Tiffany, Ava, Carson and I decided to go on a walk to feed the ducks. Instead we saw a SNAKE!!! Carson liked looking at it, but I was really creeped out!! The older I get, the more WIMPY im getting!

I did some wedding flowers for a friend in the ward, and I took a couple of pictures. There will be more to come on my flower website.

Calla lilies with a blue and hot pink wrap.

OH AND I GUESS I SHOULD MENTION.................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................

I'M PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!! YEP! WE ARE VERY EXCITED AND CAN'T WAIT TO MEET OUR NEW ADDITION IN JANUARY!!!

We will miss you!

2009-05-23T07:03:00.000-07:00

We love you Max! Thanks for being such a wonderful pet to our family! We will see you in heaven someday...

So Sad

2009-05-15T13:32:00.001-07:00

I haven't been TOO emotional, but I don't think it has hit me. These past couple of weeks have been really really really crazy and i decided to finally post about it.

On May 2 we moved out of our home.

OUR HOME!!

The place where we became a family.

The place where we brought home our family pet, Max.

The place where we brought home our little baby boy.

The place where we watched Carson grow, crawl, talk, walk, cry, sleep...

(tears are starting to come to my eyes...)

Our first home as a family is not ours anymore.

I HATE THE ECONOMY right now!! I want to go back so bad! I miss it. I miss A LOT!

Don't get me wrong living with my parents is Wonderful, but I want it just to be us... the LOWES

(tears still coming... I guess it is just now hitting me)

I didn't post this because I was hoping it wasn't real, but today it is. It is no longer my house anymore.

HOW DEPRESSING AM I??

It's JUST A HOUSE! A MATERIAL THING!

Sad day for me.......

Well.....

This made my day! Carson is doing great living with NANA and PAPA!

All though we don't have our dog anymore. He is being watched by my AWESOME sister Mandi, until we have time to go to Utah and drop him off at my in-laws...... (unless someone needs a dog! I am willing to give him away to a GREAT family..... this is me begging!!)

Every morning Carson says "I want to go swimmin", so today I decided we could and HE LOVED IT! He didn't want to get out! It was so cute watching him splash in the water! And don't worry Im pretty sure he won't drown......... he has all the possible floaties he could wear!!

Hopefully I can get over my sadness, and see that this is a good thing for my family... we'll see

The HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!!

2009-04-27T14:01:00.000-07:00

We had a BLAST!!! Carson did such a great job! He had so much fun riding the rides, and sitting in his stroller, eating the food, seeing the characters, getting wet, shooting aliens (buzz lightyear ride) ETC!!! Sorry so many pictures but we took a million! By the last day Carson kept saying "no more CHEESE" (cause i kept telling him to say cheese for the pictures )

Carson's first ride! The ROCKETS!! UP UP UP DOWN DOWN DOWN!

We met Chad's friends at Disneyland and Had SO much fun!! Carson loves Boston and Lilie! We miss not being able to hang out with them all the time, but we always have fun when we do get together!!

Of course we go when there are RECORD HIGHS in LA!! in the 100's!

Waiting for a parade! My little sweetheart!

We ended up going back to the hotel one day and went swimming. It was too hot to stand in lines!

Carson loved seeing the Characters!! He would run up and give them big hugs!!

" I want ride more horsies now please!!!" I can't even count how many times we went on this ride!

EXHAUSTED!!!! Slept for 3 hours!!!

"CHEESE"

We on our last day we went to Laguna Beach! It was so cold but we had a great time! Carson's first time at the beach! LOVED IT!

MY advise to anyone planning on going to Disneyland... take your time! We went for 3 1/2 days and it was perfect! We got to go back to the hotel and take naps, and realx. The lines weren't long so we got to go on them more then once! We had a great time and can't wait to go back!

Fun stuff!

2009-04-18T22:07:00.001-07:00

Some fun things we have been doing since Chad is off work! Our family favorite..... SONIC!!! CARSON LOVES SONIC!!

CHERRY LIMEADES AND SLUSHES!!!!!! MMMMM!!!

WE went mini golfing with Nana and Papa!! (chad went golfing in the morning and carson said "me golfing too" ALL DAY! so we HAD to take him golfing!! )

Me and my MOM! Isn't she BEAUTIFUL!!

Daddy teaching him to golf...

SO COOL!!

This is what was in the Easter Basket!

This was his Easter Basket. He had to "find it"

Decorating EGGS!

All the Smith Grandkids together Hunting for Eggs!

NO MORE TAXES!!!

2009-04-15T19:53:00.000-07:00

WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HAVE CHAD BACK!!!! TAX SEASON IS OVER AND IT COULDN'T OF HAPPENED AT ANY BETTER TIME!!!

CARSON HAS BEEN SEEING CHAD'S OFFICE AND CALLING IT "DADA'S HOUSE" AND TODAY CHAD CAME HOME EARLY AND CARSON SAID "DADA'S HOUSE" WHEN WE WERE HOME. SO I THINK HE KNOWS NO MORE LATE NIGHTS!!!!

WE LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH AND IS SO GLAD YOU ARE HOME!!!

NOW OFF TO DISNEYLAND!!!!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-11T08:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter Everyone! I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow doing egg hunt and eating potato salad!! And of course remembering the true reason for the holiday!
(these are of Carson for Easter.) I really need to get a hobby or some more kids because I'm sure you are getting tired of seeing Carson in everything! Seriously I'm sorry about all the pictures of him. i just can't get enough!!
Chad is done with taxes next WEDNESDAY!!! I'm so happy! Then we are going to Disneyland for a family vacation! Chad definitely deserves a break! Then after that we are moving!!! Our house sold so we have to rent for a while! If anyone knows of a place let us know!!!! These next couple of weeks will be a little busy, so i might not post for a while. Hopefully my next post will be on something besides my child!! :)

He is just so CUTE!

Life..... the good and the bad

2009-03-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

Friday is APPARENTLY not good days for us!!

It started out So lovely! I didn't have to work, which always makes my day brighter!

So Carson and 2 of his cousins and I decided to go to the park! We walked (about 1/2 to a mile ( i can't judge distances very well)), on a beautiful sunny 80 degree day. They, and myself, had a wonderful time playing and talking to some friends. We came back home to enjoy some lunch and quiet time. Carson took a great nap and when he woke up he noticed that his cousins were gone, but his Aunt Nicolette, or "lette" was there! Since the weather was so nice we put Carson in his bathingsuit and Splashed him off with the hose! He was LOVING IT! It was so cute to see him play and be so happy. I kept saying to my friend "lette" (that's what carson calls her) what a fun day we have been having and How GOOD Carson has been.

Daddy came home and we eat some pizza, and Carson decided he was done. Well, he got down from his chair and run down the hall. BANG!!................... I got up and ran to Carson and he was crying and holding his head! I Looked at his forhead and almost threw up. He must have fell on the corner of the door or something, but it instantly grew 2 inches and looked aweful! Now if you know me, I can handle a lot. I can take care of bloody wounds, nothing really bothers me that much. But since My baby was hurt I panicked! I yelled at Chad to take us to the hospital and was crying the whole way. I seriously got sick just looking at it. I told Chad that I can't look at his forehead!

2 hours later the doctor said he was fine and just to watch his coordination for the next couple days. Which all of you should know that the coordination of a 20 month old is clumpsy!!

He's been fine, but the bruise keeps getting worse everyday! Poor guy!

Other then that, we have been Great.

I have developed a rash again. 2 allergic attacks in 1 year!!!! I will NEVER PULL WEEDS AGAIN!!!!

GO JAZZ GO!

2009-03-16T14:02:00.001-07:00

This is for Chad! Carson loves wearing his Jazz Jersey and I know he isn't smiling here but he is concentrating on showing off his muscles!! Lately EVERYTHING we do during the day has to involve Basketball! ie: playdough..... has to be made into a bball hoop, bathtime... has to include his bball hoop and balls..... his bball hoop goes back in forth between his room and the family room where he "slam dunks EVERYTHING".... It sure is cute! We are just trying to keep busy while daddy is busy working. I hate tax season, but I know Chad Hates it more. We just miss our Daddy!!!
Carson and I really enjoy going to Chuckee Cheese!! We went with our cousins and had a great time!! Best place to go when the weather is bad!! (its free and you can bring your own lunch! how awesome is that?)This is my stud taking pictures for Easter.

It would be really cute if he ended up loving golf when he is older, then I could give this to his wife :)

Carson is getting to big! He has been doing things and saying things that I didn't even know he could do! He can somewhat count to 10! He can sing the end part of the ABC's, he amazes me everyday!!

What a Friday....

2009-03-06T21:07:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to post this just so I have it in writing.
My day today.......

It's Friday, and Fridays are my days off. So I get to spend my day with Carson, and I get to sleep in a little... Well not so much. I got up at 6 in the morning and I couldn't go back asleep, so I got ready and cleaned the house. Carson and I got dressed and ate, then we went to run some errands. Running errands with one child isn't really that hard. It's the whole getting in and out of the car seat that is the hardest.
Off we go,
Bank (Check)
Dry Cleaners (Check)
WHILE we were at the dry cleaners, my dearest child decided to go into the teenie... tiny... dressing room. As soon as I noticed he went in there, I heard a "click"..... YEP Carson LOCKED HIMSELF IN THE DRESSING ROOM.......
Meanwhile I'm not panicking because, in reality what good does that do, right? But the poor women that couldn't speak a lick of English Was!!!! She was probably thinking "this stupid woman let her son run around my store..... she deserves this..."
so needless to say, 15 minutes roll by and i jumped on top of this home-made dressing room (ply wood pieces attached together by small screws!) and unlocked the door with my toes (yes i have monkey toes!)... Carson just looked at me like "Thanks mom I was getting kind of worried"
SO Dry Cleaners (double check)
Meanwhile, two Realtors called me this morning wanting to show the house today. (yes we are selling our home) Sure, fine, whatever... I just have to clean a little bit before I go to a birthday party at 11... (its 10:30)
Get home and realized I hadn't cleaned that much and I needed to do a WHOLE LOT MORE, so I put Carson in his chair and he played with play dough...
I'm running around my house going crazy cleaning and HIDING all the clothes and random things in my house. I decided to look at Carson so see if he was doing OK, and I looked over and there is Play dough in his mouth!!!! SERIOUSLY????
My days are NEVER like this......
I ended up getting a nap in while Carson was napping, and going for an hour walk with him, so it ended up being a VERY entertaining day off!!
Happy Weekend!!

2009-02-22T15:04:00.000-08:00

Valentine's is FINALLY over so I can post again. This year was a lot less stressful then the past years, for sure. We had great help (my sister especially), and with the economy being aweful, it definetly hit the flower business. I didn't mind it being the way it was, because we were so on top of everything that the holiday went very smoothly! I have to say thank you to my sisters Mandi, Tiffany and Laura and my best friend Nicolette for helping me out! Mandi, Nicolette, and Laura watched Carson for me while I had to work, and I am soo grateful for them. Leaving Carson is so hard for me to do, but knowing he is in great hands and will be taken care of makes it so much easier! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! And thank you Tiff for helping me in the shop! You are becoming quite a good florist!! Here's some pictures of us, nothing big but its all I got...

So you know that this is the only craft I can do, so Im doing it for EVERYTHING!
And once again, don't give me credit for this Craft. Tiffani Morgan showed me how to make these!
I never have picutures of Carson and I. so Today I made sure to get one. This Sunday we are relaxing and having fun playing with eachother, and taking pictures!!
We can't believe how much Carson is Talking lately. Chad and Carson went to Utah for Chad's sister's wedding while I stay back to work, and I MISSED THEM so much! It was weird coming home without Carson with me! It was nice seeing them in the Airport and knowing they both missed me (Chad missed me because he didn't get any sleep being a DAD and MOM in Utah). Now that they are back it seems that Carson is talking so much more, and really well too! He knows how to say a lot of words, and now he is putting 2 to 3 words together! It is so cute to see him understand things, and answering questions we ask him. He also is finally doing things we ask him too, like,"Carson, go get your pjs and a diaper:..... he RUNS to his room and brings them back. Did I tell you that we love our son! I Got my hair done on Friday and I love it! It is darker and PRETTIER!!!!!!! (not that my color befroe didn't look good or anything :) )
BEFORE:AFTER:

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!! Carson and his cousin Carter had fun splashing in the bath together and I had to get a picture of them matching!

We hope everyone is doing well, during these hard times. You are all in our prayers, and we appreciate your friendship so much.

January....... wow......

2009-02-03T08:33:00.000-08:00

This month has been a little crazy! I don't know why, we haven't done that much but a lot has happened!!

First things first...... My wedding Anniversary was this month! Chad and I have been together for 4 years now! Each year gets better and better! We have grown so much together and there isn't Anyone else I would want to spend eternity with. He makes me so happy and always tries to get me to laugh when I'm unhappy. I love him so much (im not writing this to him because he doesn't participate in our blog.....), he is my best friend and the best daddy I know!!

Next on the list...... Our little boy isn't so little anymore! He is going on week 3 without a PACIFIER!!! One day I just decided to get rid of it, and that was that. He has done so good without it, it took about a week until he finally stopped asking for it. But he always went done perfectly without the pacifier. Chad didn't want me to do it because he thought that that was mean, and that he is a baby still but, it was time to let go!

Then, Carson got his real first haircut this past weekend. OH MY GOODNESS I didn't think it was going to be such a big deal for me but it was! He looks like a big boy now and that is so hard for me to get over! I love it, don't get me wrong, but I have to face it, that Carson is a toddler now and not a baby.....

Tax season started this month! It won't be as bad as the past years, but it still sucks. And I know that Chad doesn't enjoy working long hours either. He hates not seeing Carson, he even made me let him wake him up early one day to say goodbye to him!!! That won't happent again! We love Chad for working so hard for providing for us! He is a great and hard worker! Tax Season will last until April 15, then he has some more deadlines throughout the year, but we will ALL SURVIVE!!!!

photo upload

2009-01-20T09:17:00.001-08:00

These are some pictures of Carson and us in the month of December. My favorite picture is of Chad and Carson both playing a vidoe game! Carson loves to watch and do EVERYTHING his daddy does! He now has to be outside at all times! He wakes up in the morning and goes to the door and says "let's go". He gets his truck so that he can play outside! This nice weather is spoiling us! The he has to play football with his daddy. He get's his ball then has to get his dad's hat to wear as his helmet! It's so cute to see hime grow into a little boy! He is definetly turning into a Daddy's boy! oh, and the one of Ava and him holding hands is so cute! I hope they will grow up to be best friends! Carson will always protect his cousins!! He loves all the toys he got for Christmas! He sitll has to play with them all EVERY DAY!!

We are alive

2009-01-11T10:32:00.000-08:00

Sorry it's been a while. Are computer is still not working very well so I don't get on the computer that much. Update on us..
Christmas was Great! (I will have pictures up soon), Carson got to see Santa on Christmas Eve, and he LOVED him! He kept saying HOHOHO. The grandkids all played together and had a good time, then when they woke up in the morning it was AWESOME! The kids went crazy! Carson has been teething so he wasn't as excited as we thought, but he loved it. It was a really good Christmas!
The boys got sick this week, so we have been just lying low, but things are good! Chad is working hard and is going to start Tax Season Really soon. We are not excited about that, but he is still closer to home so that's better!!
Carson is getting big! He is finally growing into his weight! He had his 18 month check-up, and things look good! He is talking all the time, running around playing, and growing soo fast! He is a lot of fun to play with, im so glad he's mine!
Work for me is slow, but Valentine's day is coming soon, and that is the busiest time for me, so im enjoying this break. Chad and Carson are going to his sister's wedding (feb. 13), and obviously i can't go so that will be hard. And they will be gone for 4 days! What will i do with my time????
Well, that about sums it up. We will post pictures soon! Hope all is well with you and your family! Love you!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2008-12-18T19:34:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Everyone!
I will be posting pictures soon, but my computer is broken so im sorry.
ALSO..... I lost ALL of my contacts on my phone, so if you see this would you please e-mail me your number or send it to me on my phone via text?!?! Thanks so much!
Work is crazy for both of us right now. Im in a small bsy season, so its been fun, but hecktic.
I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas!

Back from Utah!

2008-12-03T12:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Holiday Season!!

We just got back from our Thanksgiving Vacation to Utah! We had so much fun. We got to stay with Chads parents, and we had a blast!! We love going out to Utah, and seeing everyone!

this is us looking at the Christmas lights on the Disney St in Rocklin! Carson LOVED it!

Chad's family the night before we left.

Grandma and Carson

Grandpa and Carson! They had so much fun playing with eachother!

Grandma and Grandpa Thomas at Grandpa's 80 birthday!

Meeting for the first time.... Carson and Jonas, we think they are 2nd cousins!

The girls making Enchiladas

Grandma and Grandpa Smart with my boys

When we got home i went to storage and got all of our Christmas decorations. I love putting them up!! This is a cute little nativity set i got last year. I think it is soo Cute!

I made this Santa Craft. Thanks to Tiffani Morgan's idea. She is so creative!

My star themed Christmas tree.!!

Congrats Lisa!

2008-11-24T21:26:00.000-08:00

This weekend I had the oppurtunity to be apart of one of my "sisters" weddings! Lisa Hubley got married and I got to do the flowers and photos. It was so much fun!

Lisa looked so happy and beautiful. Congratulations Lisa and Chris!!

Happy Pre-Thanksgiving!

2008-11-16T09:47:00.000-08:00

I don't think I will have time to write or put pictures up before Thanksgiving, so I thought I would tell everyone now HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Im so grateful for the country we live in and the freedoms we have. Im grateful for my religion, and so blessed I have the knowledge of the true gospel.
I am so thankful for everyone in my life. Im thankful for Chad for the wonderful husband and dad that he is. He is such a great provider and an amazing father to our son! Im thankful for Carson. He is so fun and such a great kid. Im thankful for all my family especially my parents. They do so much for me and my family! Im thankful for all my in laws, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, friends, and everyone around me.
I feel so blessed to have YOU in my life. Thank you for all you have done for me!
HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

Halloween fun!

2008-10-31T21:09:00.000-07:00

We had a great Halloween season this year! We went to the local pumpkin patch 4 times, ate a whole bunch of candy, got colds and had a fantastic Halloween night!
Carson was soo cute! He loved going door to door and getting candy. Im still pretty sure he didnt' know what was going on, but enjoyed every minute. We only went to about 10 homes and by the time we were finished he was exhausted, but he would NEVER LET GO OF HIS GOLF BAG!! it was really funny to see him trying to carry it when it was full of candy.
The pictures are of Carson and us at Bishops pumkin patch, and halloween night.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

2008-10-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!!
I Hope everyone will have a grat night (even though it might rain). Halloween is so fun! I hve always loved opening the door for all the trick-or-treaters! I even have pictures when I was little. I would rather open the door then go out and get candy! Anyways, have fun, hopefully i will have pictures soon of our family in their costumes, that is if I find my camera!!!
In the SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN............

KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
GHOST
GHOST WHO?
GHOST-IR THE POT.. I'M HUNGRY!!!!

KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
FANGS
FANGS WHO?
FANGS FOR ALL THE COOKIES!!!

KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
SARA
SARA WHO?
SARA MUMMY IN THE HOUSE?

KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
IVAN
IVAN WHO?
IVAN A PIECE OF YOUR CANDY!!

KNOCK KNOCK?
WHO'S THERE?
ISABEL
ISABEL WHO?
ISA BELL BROKEN? I HAD TO KNOCK!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

I'm Back!!

2008-10-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

Well it's taking me forever to post! I haven't been doing anything at all, so I didn't want to bore anyone!

Let's see...

Chad has been busy with work. His tax season is over now, so we can relax a little bit more. That is until January, when the big tax season starts!!

Carson is still growing and growing! It is truly amazing to see how big he is getting!

I'm the same! Doing good! Just being a mom and a wife, what's new?

Well I just wanted to say that I love my family! I love my husband for everything he does for us. I love my son, for the joy he brings into my life. I love my parents for ALL they do for me! I love my siblings because we are sooo close! I love my in-laws becuase no matter how far we are from them we are still so "close". And i love all my friends!

I just thought everyone should know how much I appreciate all of you and what you mean to me in my life!

Carson's first hair cut! Can you believe that!! He is 15 months and he hasn't had a hair cut yet..... why was that so hard for me? Well, anyways he did a great job, and his hair looks...the same but just shorter in the back!!

Chad and Nicolette precticing the RECORDER. Chad played the Recorder for a talent show and Nicolette was his teacher!! It was really funny to watch. He played "my heart will go on"!! He played til 10:00 at night!!
He loves the bath!
Poor Max! He lets Carson do whatever he wants to with him. He rides him like a pony! Its pretty cute to see the two of them play together!
These 2 are HILARIOUS to watch!They love/hate eachother!

Im tagged!!

2008-09-29T16:08:00.000-07:00

Here are the rules...go to your pictures and go to the fourth file and then the fourth photo in that file and you have to post the picture....Here it is...

This is OBVIOUSLY when I was pregnant.... Actually I had Carson 4 days later, and I was really bored. So i had Everyone paint on my big belly! They painting a basketball because my stomach was seriously that size!!!

I tag all my sisters, (you too Laura!)!!!

Our Adorable Boy!

2008-09-23T21:41:00.000-07:00

My friend Ashley took some pictures of Carson and I absolutely love them!! She did such a great job! Carson was pretty much doing his own thing and Ashley was still able to get great pictures!!

Ashley has some more on her blog if you want to check them out! My computer is SO SLOW downloading the pictures!

startswithaclick.blogspot.com

Just so you know....

2008-09-18T08:05:00.000-07:00

I got my "lump" checked out and it is an absccess. Which means that I have to get it lanced "to the surface" so it won't infect my body. That is really really going to hurt and not be a joyous experience for me. I swear I always get the weird infections, rashes, etc. And on top of that, my husband thinks Im a hypochondriac, but i REALLY do get sick and have rondom things happen to me.
Well enough about my body, and with everything else, my son has his first cold of the season. Gosh so early?? It just started changing Seasons!!! Well all i have to say is Thank goodnes for Walmart being open 24 hours! I went there around 1:00 am and got EVERYTHING I could to get my baby asleep!! Baby Vicks, Humidifier, Vicks Vaporizer, Saline Solutions, and Airborne for Chad and I. And let's just say that it ALL worked. He Actually slept and doesn't have a runny nose now!! WOW. I didn't know that if you buy the WHOLE Cold section in the store that it would actually help!
Well I'm just venting..... but really life is great! (besides the huge thing under my arn that has to got CUT OFF)... :)
I hope everyone is having a GREAT Day!!!!!!

STRANGE!

2008-09-15T21:37:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody!
Sorry I don't have pictures up yet. They will be coming up soon.
Nothing much has been happening with the Lowe Family. Chad is busy with work, which is okay because at least he is close to home so we can go see him. Carson is still growing, and talking a whole lot more. He is now mimicking (spelling?) everything we do and say. He has learned the word no, and its really cute when he says it. He is sure a little boy! He loves to "slam dunk" all the basketballs, and hit the golf balls, run around, jump in puddles, get wet and make us laugh!! Having a kid is so much fun!
And there isn't much going on with me. I have been working a little bit more and getting ready for the fall season! I love Fall. I love the colors and the weather changing. It's so pretty.
oh, and I have a weird lump under my arm, which isn't the prettiest thing, i don't know what it is, but it's been here for about a week. I think it's a cyst, but hopefully it isn't bad. I will save you all from the details (Chad doesn't think i should write about it)!!!
Well as soon as I can i will put some pictures up.
This past weekend we went to SIX FLAGS and had a blast! Its a great place to bring the little ones! I would highly recommend it! My sisters have picutures on there blogs if you want to see!
Have a GREAT WEEK!!!

Park Day!

2008-09-08T20:36:00.000-07:00

Let's get together this Friday! I haven't seen a bunch of you lately, since school started so i was thinking of having another planned park day!!!
Friday The 12th at Lontree Park. Around 12:00-1:00
Bring your Bathing suits and lunches!
Invite your family and friends!

2008-09-03T17:09:00.001-07:00

Fun Pictures!

2008-09-03T08:41:00.000-07:00

Carson went on the slip n' slide for the first time! I think he liked it?! He was pretty tired so i guess he didn't really care, but it was so cute!!!

We also went to the State Fair and saw the animals. Carson wanted to touch the Chicken really bad, and Ava wasn't to sure about the whole thing.

Some of the other pictures of us are at the water park (Carson's favorite place), and at home just hanging out.

I can't believe how fast Carson has grown! He is so fun to play with. Im just amazed with everything that he can do and say already! He is such a cute little boy, we love just being with him and watching him play! He suprises Chad and I everyday!

PLAY DATE!!

2008-08-27T21:47:00.000-07:00

I decided since school is back in for the older kids, it would be fun to get the younger ones together. So... Let's have a playdate on Friday (that's the 29). Around lunch time(12-1), bring your lunch. It's going to be hot so I was thinking of getting together at the LONETREE PARK, so the kids can splash around and have fun getting wet. Plus I figured it's the last time to get a tan before fall comes!! :) Hope to see you there!!!

Summer time.....the livins easy!

2008-08-16T20:50:00.000-07:00

Here's a SNEAK PREVIEW of 2 of my summer weddings I did. Check out my blog...
http://weddingflowersbybrittany.blogspot.com/

Here's Chad and Carson just playin on the see-saw!! :)

UMMM. Carson decided he wanted some cake! He got it everywhere, but had fun while doing it!!

US at the ZOO!! It was a lot of fun... but really hott!!

We took a dancing class for a date night with the adults in my family, and it was so great! The guys COMPLAINED the WHOLE WAY there, but when we got there they didn't say a word! We know they secretly enjoyed it!! We seriously had a blast!

I know I have no make up on, but I still wanted to post this. WE went to my sisters for a campout and rode the horses. I haven't ridden in a long time, so I was so excited to get on our horse Slick. Chad "let" me ride with Carson, and I think he really liked it. He kept on making horse noises. It was so cute!

Chad's work had a free day at Sunsplash so we took Carson and had a lot of fun!! It was nice to do something as a family, and just relax!

Don't worry Im not immodest. I have my swim suit on.

Way To Go Chad!!

2008-08-05T22:25:00.000-07:00

Chad got a job at a new Accounting Firm and I'm so proud of him!!! He is going to miss his job he currently has, but this is a better oppurtunity for him! He will be working in Roseville, and that sold him right away!!! Driving to Sacramento EVERYDAY was driving him Crazy!! And the new place is moving there office right off 65!!! I can't believe I will see Chad more now! Im so excited for him!! Good Job Chad. I love you!!!

Chad and I had a good time at San Fran!!

2008-07-28T21:36:00.001-07:00

Chad and I went to San Francisco on Thursday and Friday. Chad had some training he had to do for work so I went with him! My WONDERFUL MOM took Carson for us and watched him while we were gone. That was the first time I left him over night and let me tell you...That was soo HARD. I tried to not think about Him but I wanted to just go home and see him.

Chad had training on Friday all day and so, I went shopping and walked around Union Square all day! My feet are still hurting!

We stayed at the Hilton San Francisco and let's just say that it was HUGE! I loved that hotel! It had 3 towers and we totally got lost finding our room, and then finding the parking garage! It was awesome!

This is Chad and I walking to China Town, by the way it's not that exciting. I don't recommend going there. It wasn't bad, but walking there and eating the food (Don't EVER go to SAM WO..... service sucked and the food sucked worse!) that wasn't great made it worse.

Im being silly.

Chad in front of China Town.

BAD FOOD!!! (That's a fake smile on my face)

Um this was interesting. We were on our way to the Giants Game and about to go through the intersection when all of the sudden THOUSANDS of bikes came through the intersection! They were protesting something, it was very different. It took them like 10 minutes to cross. We were so confused but entertained at the same time!!

Me at the Giants Game (Chad REFUSES to take pictures...VERY ANNOYING!!)

Us at the game. Lets just say the that Giants SUCK, but the crowd around us kept us entertained!! We had 3 rows in front of us full of Lesbians, then the White thugs nest to us then some San Fran Girls that were inappropiately dressed girls (that was me being nice), and drunks behind us! We had a great time listening and watching everyone around us that we didn't car about the Giants losing 10-1!

We had a great time! Thanks Chad for taking me.
And if you ever want to go somewhere that is great for PEOPLE WATCHING....GO TO SAN FRANCISCO!!

Im a SLACKER!

2008-07-28T21:08:00.000-07:00

We have been slacking on ours blogging lately! SORRY!! We haven't done that much (as you can tell) so we haven't needed to post. So here is some pictures of Carson being silly! He loves to put this basket on his head! He laughs at himself. He thinks he is the funniest person around!!

Im so lazy!!

Where's Carson?

Peek-a- boo!!

Carson LOVES MAX!! He has to give him loves in the morning. He is his best friend for sure. Carson will sit on top of Max, poke his eyes, hit him with stuff, pull his ears, kiss him. It actually is the cutest to see them together!

The other day we played outside in the little pool. Carson had such a good time! He emjoys cooling off in the water.

Chad and Nicolette love giving him mohawks.

He's just too cute!

Happy Birthday Carson!

2008-07-06T10:36:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Carson! We love you so much! You are so amazing, you bring so much joy in our lives! We can't believe how big you have gotten! We love seeing you learn and grow! WE LOVE YOU!!

AAAAWWWW!

2008-07-03T10:39:00.000-07:00

I feel SO much better!!! I went to the doctors and DEMANDED DRUGS! ok, so I cried until I got them, but it worked! I'm not itching that much anymore and now I can actually sleep. Except for that fact the the drugs make me a little wired! It takes me about an hour in a half to finally fall asleep. But all is well now!
HAVE A GREAT 4th OF JULY!!!

Update!

2008-06-30T02:53:00.000-07:00

Just so you know I am STILL ITCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STOP THE ITCHING!!!

2008-06-27T15:56:00.001-07:00

This past week, I have developed a rash on my body.
I know what your thinking. STAY AWAY FROM THE LOWES!!
But don't worry, you can't get it. Apparently I am allergic to more then what I thought!
I am allergic to Cats, which Im ok with because I don't care for them that much, I'm allergic to seasonal pollen. Which, by the way.... is the most miserable time of the year. And i guess put on the list... IVY. Not posion Ivy, but any Ivy. The oil gets on my skin and life is over for the next couple of weeks. I have a itchy rash on my ear, face, side of my stomach, my arms, my legs. That about covers my whole body!! For your sake...I didn't take a picture and document this experience. You can thank me later :) So if your wondering why I haven't put any pictures up, it's because I am too busy scratching my skin off!!!
How long will this last?!?! IM GOING INSANE!

Our Trip to UTAH!!

2008-06-15T08:12:00.000-07:00

Chad and I decided that we needed a break from California, so we went to Utah. Chad's family and friends live there, and we wanted to go visit them. We were there for a week, and we had such a great time! We visited so many people and places that by the time we came home we were wiped out! Thanks for all the fun Everyone! We love you!

We went to the Hogle Zoo with Mom and Shiann! Carson loved it!

Daddy and Carson

Carson enjoyed the statues more then the real animals!

Isn't this Cute! Carson is looking at Shiann, Shiann is looking at Chad and Chad is looking at Carson! Cute!

This is my Utah mom Ann, and her husband Danny.

This is my blogging best friend, Lori(and chad's high school friend) with her 2 cuties! Her little one is Named Carson too, and get this?!!! He was born a DAY AFTER OUR CARSON!! Crazy!

We had an awesome BBQ at Grandpa's house!!

The Girls: me, Julie and Katie so Pretty

The Boys Jared, Chad and Richard. So handsome!

The Kids: Lillie, Boston, Ammon and Carson

My good friend Traci and her husband Mike, and us at the Dinosaur museum. It was a lot of fun!!

Chad and Mike saving us from the Mammoth! Our heros

Carson went straight to the Shark! I guess he isn't scared of a whole lot!

He really liked playing here!

We created our own dinosaur! The Purlowe!!! It was a beautiful dinosaur!

Our little Archeiologist!

Carson and Shiann playing at the park

Just chillin!

Fun Pictures!

2008-06-02T08:37:00.001-07:00

CHECK OUT MY WEDDING FLOWER BLOG!

WEDDINGFLOWERSBYBRITTANY.BLOGSPOT.COM!

Some pictures of Carson. He is such a cute boy! He has a fun personality, and is suprising us everyday!

Carson and Ava waiting so patiently for our food at Sonic!!

Carson playing with a Calla Lily

Carson's favorite book! He loves making ANIMAL SOUNDS!

When I went in to see if he was still asleep I noticed that he was snuggled to his bear!!

Isn't that precious??!!?!?!

Relaxing Weekend!

2008-05-27T21:11:00.001-07:00

BEFORE I GET TO THE WEEKEND....

My WONDERFUL, AMAZING Father got 4 tickets for my mom, sister, and sister-in-law to see PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!!! It was great! I loved watching the movie so I knew I would enjoy the PLAY! My dad has always Sung the Songs to Phantom, always on our way to and from church, we listened to the soundtrack! I know almost all the songs by heart!!! The Show was great! I did have a very tall man in front of me, and he had a very tall man in front of him, so we will both moving our heads back and forth trying to watch everything that happened on stage! But i found a comfortable spot next to my mom (practically on her shoulder), so thanks mom! Afterward we met up with our other sister (she wanted to come, but she sacrificed herself and didn't make it.......we only had 4 tickets) and went out to dinner! We had such a great, relaxing time. Being with just the girls is so great! We really need to do it more often!! Thanks dad and mom and sisters!!

Chad took friday off, so we had a 4 day weekend and enjoyed it to the last minute! We took Carson to Camp Far West, and didn't really know what to expect, and he LOVED IT! He loved touching the sand, and splashing in the water! I'm so mad that I didn't take any pictures. We had some friends come over and we let the "Carsons" play together which was fun to watch. We also played over at Nana and Papa's house and had a great time in their spa!

It was just nice to relax and not have to worry about the weekly chores that had to be done. I love just being lazy sometimes!!

It is nice to have Chad home for the weekend! He helped me out a lot with Carson! He is such a great daddy!

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-05-19T09:00:00.001-07:00

CARSON IS WALKING!!!

2008-05-13T11:06:00.001-07:00

SO IM DOING 2 POST IN ONE DAY

THIS WAS TOO IMPORTANT!

MY BABY IS WALKING!!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! CARSON HAS BEEN WANTING TO CHASE HIS COUSINS AROUND AND HE IS GETTING CLOSER! HE HAS BEEN ABLE TO TAKE ABOUT 10 STEPS BEFORE HE FALLS. SO IM GUESSING WITH IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS HE WILL BE WALKING ALL THE TIME! SEE HOW CUTE THIS VIDEO IS!!

IT'S SO CUTE TO WATCH HIM! HE LOVES TO GO BACK AND FORTH TO MOMMY AN DADDY!

Happy Mother's DAY!!

2008-05-13T10:38:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's DAY!!

Ok... So I'm a little late but I still wanted to say something about this wonderful day!! I hope every mom and every women had a great day on Sunday! You know, this time of year is a crazy time for me, but in a good way. I GET to make arrangements for people who want to let their moms know they love them! Everyone loves their mom!

Well, I just want to let my mom know how much I love her! She is one of my best friends, someone I can go to anytime and talk about my problems. She loves me and my family and is ALWAYS helping me watch Carson. She Has such a strong testimony of the Gospel, and is truly an example to me and everyone around her! She is funny, and loving and thoughtful, and Caring, and i TRULY COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER MOM THEN HER!!!!! I LOVE YOU MOM!

And I want to let my mother-in-law know how much i love her! Karen you are THE GREATEST!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! We have such a great relationship and that means the world to me! I love that I can call you anytime, just to talk, and tell you how things are going here! You raised such a wonderful boy and I thank you for that! You are an amazing mother, who puts herself last when it comes to family. You care so much about others and always are there to help when anyone needs it! I love you and I'm so glad you're my mother-in-law!

TO EVERYONE ELSE I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY, AND KNOW HOW GREAT OF A MOM YOU ARE! (and I want to say thank you to my husband and Carson for the awesome gifts of RELAXATION!! :) I LOVE YOU BOTH!

HELP!!

2008-05-02T07:40:00.000-07:00

So I decided to change my background to this cute one, and I lost all my friends addresses. I almost got everyone's back on there, but if you don't see yours will you please send my a comment! Thank you sooo much!!

Oh, AND I NEED SOME WORK HELP!! This next week is Mother's day, and we are going to be busy!! The two girls we have working for us are going to Senior Ball on Saturday, one of the busiest days of the year! If anyone is interested in helping me make arrangments, or helping answer the phones PLEASE let me know!! It is the busiest time in the floral business and I have a feeling we aren't really as prepared as we hoped! Let me know if you would like to help!! THANK YOU!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD!!!

2008-04-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Hun!! I love you so much! This year has been a great year, and hopefully this next year will be even better!! You are such a great husband. You are caring, loving, supportive, happy, easy going, sweet, HOTT, amazing, and a wonderful daddy! HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

LOVE,

your wife

Fun with the In-Laws!!

2008-04-23T07:47:00.000-07:00

Carson's grandparents and Aunt came here to visit this weekend, and we had so much fun!! Carson played and played and played! His Aunt Shiann kept him busy, and he loved it!! We are so happy that Chads parents could come out here and visit with us! We miss them a whole lot, we wish we could go to Utah and see them all the time!!
Thanks for all the fun Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Shiann!!!

YEAH!!! I have a HUSAND AGAIN!!

2008-04-17T07:36:00.001-07:00

Chad is done with Tax Season!! Yes, finally he is done with the 4 month long season! Life is good! He is a different person, you can see the stress go away, and he's smiling a whole lot more!! I think Carson can tell too! He is so happy, and just wants to play with his daddy! Before, at night, Carson would do his routine, play, eat then go to bed. Now that Chad is here, he plays, eats then wants to play some more with his dad!!

YEAH DADDY'S DONE WITH TAXES!!

WATCH OUT! BABY DRIVING!!

LETS HIT SOME GOLF BALLS!!

RED!!

2008-04-07T18:07:00.001-07:00

What's Your True Color?

My Result: Red

Your color is red, the color of racy sportscars, blushing cheeks, and luscious roses. Red symbolizes passion, romance, and love. So, since you're ruled by red, you probably trust your feelings more than your brain and tend to act spontaneously. If you see something you want, you go for it without thinking twice — impulsive is your middle name. You don't wait around for people to make decisions, either; you dive right in. Quite the romantic, you pay close attention to your emotions. In fact, if your heart isn't in what you're doing, you won't be satisfied. Of course, even when you do pour all your energy into the projects you tackle, your impetuous nature means your passions can shift as frequently as the wind. That's why some reds have trouble with commitment. Our advice? Next time you're feeling fickle, think before you act, if possible. You might be surprised at the results. Overall, though, it's great to be red. No one lives life more completely than you do.

What are you?
http://web.tickle.com/jumpto?test=colorogt&c=50652

Where's CARSON??

2008-03-30T20:36:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I thought that these pictures were too funny, so i had to post them.
We went shopping and Carson started to crawl, and he hid from me. It was really cute!!

LOOK AT MY PRETTY EYES!!!

The last picture Chad wanted me to take, because they were both laying there, with remote's and watching the TV. Just like DADDY!

Well, only 2 MORE WEEKS OF TAX SEASON!!!! We are ready for Chad to be finished with taxes. He is working soo soo hard, and I can tell he is ready to be done!! WE LOVE YOU DADDY!!!!

HAPPY EASTER!

2008-03-24T07:41:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone had a great Easter!! Our Easter was just great! We had a great day at church, Carson is starting to get a little easier at church, and we had some great talks on the Savior. We then went over to Nana's and Papa's house for dinner and an easter egg hunt! It was such a beautiful day outside! Carson did a good job at finding Easter eggs!!

SPRING CLEANING!!

2008-03-13T16:42:00.000-07:00

So I don't have anything exciting going on in my life right now, so that's the reason i haven't blogged. Carson is STILL growing! He is officially a MONSTER!! He can climb on to things, and crawl everywhere, and Even CRAWL up the STAIRS!! Good thing my house doesn't have any stairs! Although, even with my house being as small as it is, I still have to get a couple gates!!
Chad is still very busy with tax season. The next week or so is the most busy time, so we are missing him very much! When I talk to him on the phone, Carson wants to say hi, and it is so cute. I tell him to say "Hi DADA" and I swear he says it! It is the cutest thing ever! We miss our daddy a whole lot, but love him so much for working so hard for our family.
With all this time i have now, since Chad doesn't come home till later, I have been in a Spring Cleaning mode! I have organized all the closets, cleaned out the garage, vacuumed like EveryDAY, and done a lot of yard work! I do enjoy cleaning! Chad things I'm a little obbsessed with cleaning, but i was raised that way! I have found a new hobby... mowing the lawn! I really enjoy trying to get clean lines, and the time i have to my thoughts while the little one is taking a nap!
Tomorrow I'm taking Carson to get pictures done. Im so excited! Hopefully he will be in a good mood. His smile is so cute but its hard to catch it on camera!Well, he hope everyone is doing great!
He miss seeing everyone that lives in Utah, or that are in our old ward. Things are different, but we are getting used to the change!

I love my boys!!!

2008-03-03T09:04:00.000-08:00

Carson is growing so fast!! We can't believe all the things he does now!! He loves to laugh, and crawl, and pull himself up on the couch and a whole lot more!! Since daddy is busy with tax season, Carson and i have been doing a lot to keep our mind busy!! We are so glad my family is around, so that we can visit them ALL THE TIME!! I had to get a picture of the two together and i just love this picture!! Have a great week EVERYONE!!!

Fun Pictures of Carson!

2008-02-25T20:59:00.000-08:00

So i just wanted to show off my son! He is getting so big and i feel like each day he changes. These are just some pictures from these past couple of weeks!! Carson is starting to crawl, and clap, and wave hi!! He loves to talk now!!
Carson helped me with the laundry today!!! He did a great job! Grandma Fanara and Carson clapped for Ava when she opened her presents. Carson had his 2 best buddies come over and play! Carson Morgan, and William Camblin! Aunt Nicolette came over to play with Carson and Carter and he played in the SUN!!!

About Me!!

2008-02-18T07:48:00.000-08:00

Tiffani Posted this cute get to know you, and im going to attempt to do it as cute as her! I want Tiffany, Mandi, Laura, Lori, and anyone else to do this too!!!
1. Your Name

Brittany Dominic Lowe

2. Favorite Restaurant

3. Places you would like to visit

The Mediterranean

4. Favorite Food

5. Favorite Dessert

6. Favorite Animal

7. Favorite place to think

8. Favorite Singer

9. Place I was born

10. My job as I dream it

11. Job now

12. Favorite Books
Nicholas Sparks
(i don't know why hello kitty is in here?)

13. Favorite color
Hot Pink

14. Favorite object

15. Favorite music

16. Favorite Day

17. What I want right now

Valentine's in a different light!

2008-02-15T21:57:00.001-08:00

Well, i hope everyone had a romantic Valentine's Day!! For me personally, im just glad it's over!! I have seen nothing but red roses for 2 weeks now, and I don't really want to look at one more!!!! Being a florist, Valentines is not really a holiday we enjoy! I did have fun making arrangements but by the 50th dozen vased arrangement you make you get tired of seeing the color red!!! Besides, that, Chad did get my Guitar Hero III! I know that is totally geeky but we have fun playing it together!! The night of Valentine's you would think would be very romantic, but i went to bed early, while Chad watched Basketball!!! After working so many hours all i wanted was to sleep, so that's what i did!!

Silly pictures and getting TAGGED!!

2008-01-30T16:10:00.000-08:00

Carson in the bath playing with his toys. His loves his playing in the bath!

This is my little gangster!! I dressed Carson in a onsie that was to small for him, and then his little pot belly over flowed over his pants, so i thought it would funny to make him look like a little gangster. I think this is going to be a new look for him!

I'VE BEEN TAGGED!!!

A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago:

I was in middle school! How crazy is that. I was playing the flute, and having a crush on all the boys in school. At school, my girlfriend, Stephanie and I would hurry and eat our lunch and then watch all the boys play basketball. We would just admire all of them. Middle school years were so akward. I was always taller then all the boys, and i thought that bangs were totally in (when they were totally out!)

5 Things on my to-do list:

1. Vacuum. It's always on my to do list! I like to vacuum, and my dog sheds a whole lot! 2. Make dinner. It seems like all day long i think about what I'm going to make for dinner because I'm so tired of making the same things, but when it gets time to make dinner, I end up making something that we've eaten in the past couple of weeks. 3. Organize Carson's clothes. He is growing way too fast and i can't keep up with him! I have to put his old clothes in a rubbermaid, and make sure i have enough clothes for him out. 4. Take things to storage. I hate having clutter in my garage. I have so many things that need to be put away. Its the fact that i have to get the truck, and then pack it up and then take it to storage, and then bring the truck back, just thinking about it makes it go further down the list. 5. Read the Book of Mormon. I need to keep reading!!

5 Places I lived: I was born in Fremont, Ca. Moved to Rocklin, Ca in 92. Lived in Provo and Orem in 03-05, and now currently in Lincoln, CA

5 jobs: 1. Receptionist at Allure Salon 2. Costumer Service/Beginner florist designer 3. BEST JOB EVER... Care Taker for disabled twins 4. Masage Therapist 5. Currently Florist

5 things people don't know about me: 1. Ever since i was little i have had side burns. Im not kidding, there so long and annoying. I can never put the hair behind my ears, or put it in a ponytail. My siblings used to call me Elvis, because of it! I have had a complex ever since!HAHA 2. I'm terrified of the dark! I know that when you get older those fears are supposed to go away, but the dark scares me a whole lot! I can sleep in the dark, but my mind has an evil imagination when it comes to the dark. I always fear that there is someone im my house, or if im outside, some one is going to kidnap me. I think i need therapy! 3. I'm not a night owl at all! Ihave to go to bed NO later then 10:30. I would love to go to bed at 9:00 everynight! Even on the weekends! I have never been able to stay up late at night. 4. I am literally ADDICTED to Cystal Lite! I always have it with my dinners. Chad and i were on a Fruit Punch kick for a really long time. Now i like Rasberry Lemonade. I crave it all day long! 5. I can't sing. Ok so this one is a little obvious, but very depressing. I have never been a great singer. I have never sang in the shower, or in the car, or in public. Church is the only time i will sing. I don't understand why i didn't get that talent. I'm always jealous of everyone around me that can sing.

We will miss our DUKE!

2008-01-28T20:56:00.000-08:00

Duke, was such a beautiful horse. He had a spunky personality! He was the first horse my dad bought, and we all fell in love with him. Duke, was a great horse to ride. He had some moments where he was a little aggressive, but we all loved him so much. Duke, would stick his tongue out of his mouth, so someone would scratch it. He loved for you to play with his tongue. This past week, Duke died of a genetic disease. Gladly he wasn't in pain for a long time. I will miss Duke very much.

Our little man is growing up!!

2008-01-20T22:09:00.000-08:00

This is our son starting to crawl!!! Can you believe it? I can't! Earlier today, I had Carson on his stomach getting him to grap his toys, and he would roll on his side to get his toys. Not even a day later he started to scoot. I am in Shock! My sister Tiffany said that my freedom is over! So not only is he starting to scoot, but his tooth is coming in! He has a tooth since 10 weeks, but i really think that this is the real thing! Wow, way to much to handle for one day! Hopefully tomorrow he won't be talking!!

A Day in the Park

2008-01-15T15:03:00.001-08:00

Actually it was more like 10 minutes at the park! The sun came out today, so we took a walk to the park by Nana's house! Ava and Carson had fun on the swings and the slide!!