Ready, Set, Boards.......

I just wanted to shout out a huge "Good Luck" to my Garrett. Even though luck isn't what will guarantee him the score he would like, I do know that his hard work and dedication will. Or at least we hope. Tomorrow he will sit for his step 1 medical school board exam. Those of you who don't know, this the biggest test of a doctors career. It pretty much determines what you can or cannot practice depending on your score. So, as you can imagine it has been a huge stress and burden on Garrett (and myself) for the last 6 months or so. We are so glad that it will finally be over. Good Luck Babies! We will be praying for you all day. Love you lots and we appreciate your hard work and dedication to our family. You do so much for us.

Goodbye to Eliza, Lucas and Oliver!

Directly after Garrett's younger sisters wedding, his older sister and her family moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsilvania for the next two years for her husband to attend PA school. It was a sad and joyful day. We were excited to have added a new memeber (Bradon) to the family, but on that same day we lost 5 valuable members. Gabe is very close with his cousin Lucas. They are actually more like brothers then cousins. We have loved having Lucas and Eliza sleepover and come play at our house. We sure are going to miss you guys. We love you so much and can't wait till you can come visit or until we can come visit you. Here are some pictures I took of the Lowe cousins before they had to leave. We love you.

The last cousin sleepover (at least for a while)


Eliza, Lucas and Gabe

Gabe and Lucas snuggling watching a show. They are so cute together. Gabe literally adores Lucas.

The Lowe Cousins
These pictures were a challenge to take, not only because it was a very cold and windy May day, but gabe was wild and running off everywhere and Oliver( the Baby) was a little fussy and was still small to have sit up properly in a 5 year olds arms. The 2nd picture shows their personalities. Thanks to Nanna who always supplies the matching Easter and Christmas outfits (and basically everything else these kids wear).




Sweet Lucas


Darling Eliza

Swimming with Gabe!

Yesterday before nap time and just after Garrett left to go study some more, Gabe wanted to go play at the park. As we were coming around to the back of our apartment complex, I noticed some of our neighbors were having a little swim party. I was purposely trying to keep my eye on him to make sure he didn't dive into the little pool. I really didn't want him to get wet before nap time. As I turned my back for a few seconds to talk with a neighbor, Gabe decided he wanted to swim... in his clothes, shoes, and all. I should have known not to turn my back for even a second. Needless to say, I let him play in the water and he had to time of his life. It seems like lately I can't turn my back or even take my eyes off this kid or he's into something or doing something naughty. For example... He loves to help me clean. So, I have taught him where to put "trash". Whenever he finds something on the floor that he thinks is trash he says, "mommy chash" and puts it where I have taught him trash goes. Yes, in the trash can. Today I found him putting my flash and a few other expensive items where trash goes. Garrett's deodorant and toothpaste also went missing today, which we think went out with the trash by mistake. Then there was also the mysterious disappearance of my Heart Rate Monitor a few months ago. I have searched everywhere for it and I can't figure out where else it would be. I'm sure there are many other things we have yet to realize are gone. I guess I dug myself my own grave on this one. Teach a toddler where trash goes and he will put everything there, or everything he thinks is trash. I guess he is only trying to help. Right?
Gabe in the mini pool


Swimming at the JCC.
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This afternoon Gabe and I went swimming at the JCC. It was such a beautiful and warm day for swimming. Gabe loves the water. We had a lot of fun. When we were close to getting out of the pool, Gabe pooped in his non-disposable swim diaper. That pretty much made it a day. What a mess! I love disposables, but the pool requires these. I guess it is cheaper. Other then the poop episode, we had a great time together. We sure missed Daddy though. As many of you know Garrett has been studying night and day for his medical school board exam. We have been trying to stay busy as our time with him is minimal. I have to remind myself daily that we only have two more week until that DANG TEST is over. I'm sure those of you in the same situation feel the same. I am so glad to know that Garrett has worked his butt off and hopefully the time he has put in will all pay off in the long run. We love you Garrett and appreciate your hard work. KEEP STUDYING!

26 weeks pregnant and forever expanding!

I know this is lame, but I took these pictures of myself this week. Since I haven't posted any of myself pregnant to this point and my family who lives out of state has been asking for some pics, I decided to give it a try. Last time around I didn't get any decent pictures of myself, so I am glad I finally did this. I know they aren't as good as if I would have had someone else take them, but at least I have something to remember it by.

Lowe Look-alike Meter

I always knew Gabe looked more like me and now there is proof! J/k!

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph

Steph's Wedding

Here are some pictures I took at Stephanie and Bradon's wedding reception and wedding. It was a fun, but long two days. If you can imagine a 19 month late to bed the night before and no nap, it made for a really crazy day of chasing him every which way. Luckily he was happy through it all, just very mischievous. She looked beautiful! Enjoy!
The Reception -the night before the big day!






















The Food







Aunt Steph and Eliza- Aunt Brooke and Eliza


After the Sealing-





















Gabe and the Boys