Christmas Traditions

I love Christmas traditions! Christmas Eve wouldn't be the same without bowling at Holiday Lanes with my family. I decided to make new bowling shirts this year. The old shirts were blue and about 5 years old. Lynnlee didn't have one so it was fun to do new color. I went about making them the cheap way. A trip to D.I., 2 bottles of red dye, and a package of iron-ons and VIOLA - you have new bowling shirts.

They didn't have James's size at D.I. so I had to go with the next size up which was like a dress on him. Luckily he didn't mind and it will definitely fit him for the next 2 years.

We kept the same logo as our blue shirts.

Marshall bowling it up.

Lynnlee and Rose.

The next tradition for Christmas Eve: Lowry Family party.

We sang songs and then each great grandchild got a present from Grandpa Lowry and "Charlie." I love the look on Lynnlee's face. She definitely didn't know what to think about all of this.

James's face was just as good. He eventually smiled after Charlie gave him a present.

The last tradition for Christmas Eve is getting pajamas. James and Lynnlee were so excited they were yelling "cheese" in this picture. Too bad when you say the word "cheese" it doesn't make for the best smiles.

Marshall and Rose sporting the pajamas.

I'm glad we were able to keep up with the traditions of Christmas Eve. It was a very fun day!

Big Yellow Bus

A few weeks ago James's preschool got to ride a school bus. James, like any other kid, loves buses and always wants to go on one. It was fun to be with him for his first bus ride. The bus driver was super nice and drove the kids to the bus garage, showed them around.

Lynnlee, James and London.

He let them all take a turn in the driver's seat.

They all got cute bus tags with their names on them. The bus driver also drove them to the elementary school and let them practice getting off the bus.
James, Carter, London, Grandin, Benson, Grace, and Chloe.

They all got a treat after. Lynnlee enjoyed it going along for the ride.

Batman

Funny conversation I had with James today.

James: Mom, do you like my Batman shirt?

Me: Yes, I don't have a cool Batman shirt. I just have girlie shirts.

James: When you turn 3 you can be a boy and get a Batman shirt like me.

Me: I'm always going to be a girl.

James: You're going to be a girl all day long?

Temple Square

Tonight we went to Temple Square with my parents, Betsy, Kasey, Andrea and their cute kids. It's been a few years since I've been. It was beautiful. James had a great time running around with his cousins. Lynnlee was bundled up in the stroller for most the night. It was cold but luckily not as cold as it has been.

I'm so thankful to live close to Temple Square!

Gingerbread Houses

Last night we decorated gingerbread houses with our friends, the Tibbs. It's more just an excuse to eat candy but hey the kids had a great time. I love all the fun things to do in December.

Marshall's Birthday

We celebrated Marshall's birthday last week. James was so excited all day. James gave Marshall the game Chutes and Ladders so they would have a game to play together. When Marshall got home from work we tried it out. It's fun that James is to the age where he enjoys bored games.

That night Marshall and I went out to dinner at The Happy Sumo. It was our first time and so delicious! Love Japanese food! (Yes I dyed my hair brown. Pretty different from the blonde but it has been a fun change.)

After dinner we went to Jump On It in Lindon. It is so much fun! You can't go wrong with a floor of endless trampolines. We took lots of videos and pictures but the pictures didn't turn out but here is a picture I found online so you can see how cool it is.

For all you stay at home Mom's: they have a Mom/kid hour on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 and Mom's are free. The first kid is $3 and each additional kid is $2. Not too bad for an indoor activity to get out of the house during the winter time. They have a child trampoline area so you don't have to worry about your child being bounced around by bigger kids.