Fun with Cousins!

So I have added 3 posts in one day so make sure you scroll clear down to Ethan's Bday. Erick and Leslie live in Michigan now, they are about a 6-hour drive away is all! We went to visit them a couple of weeks ago and it was so fun to see where they are living and to spend some time with them, the kids had so much fun playing with their cousins and Lee and I enjoyed catching up on all the hugs from our neice and nephew. We also met them halfway and we were able to spend the afternoon together. It is fun having them so close!

Happy Halloween!!!

I am a little paranoid of this flu going around so the kids and I stayed home on Halloween. The boys had fun answering the door to trick or treaters. Lee was on call so we just watched a Halloween movie and made popcorn. I think the boys had just as much fun! We ran out of candy at about 7:30 so Mason and Ethan dumped their candy from the trunk or treat into the bowl and gave that away as well! Good choice boys! We did get to do some celebrating, we of course went to the trunk-or-treat at the church, and we carved pumpkins with Lee's cousin and her family who live here in Erie. It is fun to have some family in the same town after living so far from Utah for so long! I feel bad I didn't get more pics of the kids, it was hard finding a spare minutes for pics when Lee is not home.

Happy Birthday Ethan!

I can't believe Ethan is 5! He makes us laugh every single day, he loves playing all kinds of super heroes, and he always has a smile on his face. He has always been such a mellow child, easy to please and willing to do whatever is asked of him. He is always honest and will just do or say what he wants when he wants. He definately has a mind of his own! Ethan we love you and hope you had a fun day.

Happy Birthday Lincoln!

I can't believe our little Linc is 2! He is getting so big and talking so much. He loves to be daddy's helper and is and always has been a daddy's boy. He is so quick to give loves and kisses and is soooo snuggly! He makes us all so happy and we are so lucky to have him in our family. He loves balls so we made him a ball cake. He got a stick horse for his bday and we were all laughing so hard, as soon as he saw it he hit the ground running and galloped through the house back and forth until bedtime. He loves it! 

just like daddy

I think this is the cutest thing, every time Lee mows the lawn, Linc is right there with his little mower the whole time. The other day, I look out there to find him in just a diaper and Ethan's boots!

kids' rooms

Grandma Jodi came for a visit and we worked the whole time on the boys' rooms. Ethan wanted a castle theme and Mason wanted a fireplace. I will post pics of Mason's later, as soon as I take some.

Our new home!

We are finally reconnected to the online world. I have been without internet for almost 2 months and I feel like I might as well have been on another planet. So much has happened in the last two months. The biggest change is we now live in Erie PA! To make a long story short, we bought a house and are loving the area so far. The people are all so nice and of course the beach is amazing! Mason had his eighth birthday and was baptized, Daniel, G-pa Curtis and G-ma Nancy came to visit and we had a lot of fun. Here are some pics of the highlights of our last 2 months.

The Fedora

Mason has wanted one of these hats for a while, so he saved up his money and got one. He wears it everywhere!

Niagara Falls!

We went up to Niagara Falls with Gma, Gpa, and Daniel. It was an amazing thing to see!

Mason's Baptism

We are so proud of Mason, this was a good day!

Just some highlights from Gpa and Gma's trip out here!

FINALLY!

Mason's Birthday Party!

Congratulations Dr. Stowell!

I can't believe the day has finally come. Lee is officially a doctor and no longer a student! I have been married to a student for almost 10 years and now I need to get used to being married to a doctor. I am so proud of Lee, he has worked so hard for this. There has been countless sleepless nights, meals skipped for lack of time to eat, weeks apart. Literally Lee has sacrificed blood, sweat, and tears for this day. He will be an amazing orthopaedic surgeon, his attention to detail, ability to listen and desire to comfort others will guarantee his success. I am so proud to be his wife and to have shared every experience of the process with him. Richard and Ann came for the weekend for graduation and as always, we enjoyed every second they were here. We are so lucky to have the support from family. To all our family we thank you for all you do for us, you have all been there with us through good times and hard times. We couldn't have made it this far without you! We are truly so lucky to have so many wonderful people in our lives. Thank you to Lee's parents and to mine, as well as brothers, sisters, and their spouses, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and good friends... We love and appreciate you all!

Mason's hair

Mason got his hair cut, and for those who know Mase, he loves to make a statement! It looks great on him.

baseball!

Mason and Ethan are both playing baseball this year and it is really busy, but fun to watch! Mason's plays for the Rookie Phillies and Ethan's team is the Tball Riverdogs.

dolphin swim