Devon is the quiet one in our family. I don't mean that he's quiet around the house...that certainly isn't the case, but he's not one that is out there making school records in sports, or playing on the BEST soccer team in KY, but he is a very hard worker and what I'm about to post is proof that it pays off.
Devon (along with every other 8th grader in the state of KY) took the KCCT placement test last April/May. Yesterday we received the results. (I'm going to cry).
Devon scored a PERFECT 880 out of 880 on the mathmatics section of the test. Oh-my-goodness! I'm so proud of him. He loves math and science (they didn't test science)!!!! He loves learning!!!! He is so smart.
I'm so thankful people like Sue Mason, Joy Kinney, Jenna McKenney and Barbara Schott were in his life that really helped him while in school (where I couldn't be).
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
OKAY IT'S TIME TO SAY NO, BUT TO WHAT
Here are the things I'm involved with (some more than others):
Substitute Teaching (JOB for $$$)
Stake Cultural Arts Director
Assistant Director - Savior of the World
BSA Committee Member - Advancement
President of American Mothers - Kentucky
National Board member of American Mothers
Chairperson 5th Grade Essay Contest in Kentucky
Teach Parenting Classes weekly - American Mothers
President NOMS PTSA
TSC Web master
NOHS Basketball Web master
NOHS Track & Field Web master
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scrapbooking
blogging
journaling
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laundry
cooking
chores/cleaning
mail
bills
decorations
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PS: That isn't even listing my most important
responsibilities as a wife and a mother. The responsibilities of being a mother come way before anything else. Time with kids, homework with kids, looking over their health and happiness, teaching them, etc.
What goes! They are all important and things I've said "YES" to, but now I really don't have the time to do them all. HELP!!!!
Substitute Teaching (JOB for $$$)
Stake Cultural Arts Director
Assistant Director - Savior of the World
BSA Committee Member - Advancement
President of American Mothers - Kentucky
National Board member of American Mothers
Chairperson 5th Grade Essay Contest in Kentucky
Teach Parenting Classes weekly - American Mothers
President NOMS PTSA
TSC Web master
NOHS Basketball Web master
NOHS Track & Field Web master
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scrapbooking
blogging
journaling
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laundry
cooking
chores/cleaning
bills
decorations
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PS: That isn't even listing my most important
responsibilities as a wife and a mother. The responsibilities of being a mother come way before anything else. Time with kids, homework with kids, looking over their health and happiness, teaching them, etc.
What goes! They are all important and things I've said "YES" to, but now I really don't have the time to do them all. HELP!!!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
ROBERT WENT TO GATLINBURG WITH FRIENDS
Our friends/neighbors (adopted family), the Green's (Harley, Maureen, Aaron and Alex) invited Robert to go to Gatlinburg with them for a few days during the October Fall Break. Robert was so excited to have some special time with Aaron.
Not only is Aaron Robert's best friend, but Maureen is more than a neighbor to me - she is a great friend...and a great neighbor! We are so blessed to have gotten to know them.
Robert with Alex, and Mr. and Mrs. Green (Harley and Maureen) at the entrance sign to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
While there they did many things. One day they went to the aquarium. They had a blast!
They also enjoyed the hot tub!I think the especially liked the hot tub!!!
Robert enjoys being outdoors so it was a great being so close to so many nature hiking trails. Robert, Aaron and Aaron's family enjoyed many family hikes.
Isn't this beautiful!
Robert and his friends - Alex and Aaron!Robert and Aaron have been friends since Aaron moved here just a few months after we did! That's nearly seven years! They are the best of friends!
Mundane Things
Why is it that I can't stand doing the mundane things around the house because they seem trivial... and yet if I even take one day off from doing some of the mundane things around the house, then I feel so behind.
I really enjoy blogging and scrapbooking, and put off the everyday things to do them, but then I regret it.
Today I got up at 6:24 and have been working around the house non-stop, but what shows for it. I've transferred summer clothes to the basement and replaced them with warm winter clothing. I've gone through all the clothes and have two bags for Good Will. I've gone through all the winter outdoor clothing too! I've put sandals away and replaced them with boots and close-toe shoes...
I done loads of laundry, dishes, calls, emails, papers, printout and yet - I still don't feel like I've accomplished anything because it's just the expected things that have to be done anyway!
Enough complaining...that's my thought for the day.
I really enjoy blogging and scrapbooking, and put off the everyday things to do them, but then I regret it.
Today I got up at 6:24 and have been working around the house non-stop, but what shows for it. I've transferred summer clothes to the basement and replaced them with warm winter clothing. I've gone through all the clothes and have two bags for Good Will. I've gone through all the winter outdoor clothing too! I've put sandals away and replaced them with boots and close-toe shoes...
I done loads of laundry, dishes, calls, emails, papers, printout and yet - I still don't feel like I've accomplished anything because it's just the expected things that have to be done anyway!
Enough complaining...that's my thought for the day.
MAMMOTH CAVES ADVENTURE
Over the fall break, Mark was able to take a day off so that we could go to Mammoth Caves together. It's ironic. We've lived in Kentucky for over 7 years now ... we've heard about and wanted to go to Mammoth Caves ever since first coming, and yet this is the first time we have taken the time to go. Thank goodness we went when we did. The color of the leaves are beautiful - this was a perfect time to go.
Finally - a family picture:
The girls welcome everyone to Mammoth Caves.
Another candid shot of Devon
Jessica and Jern Jern had such a fun time together!
So did Jessica and Marissa!
King of the world!
This is the entrance to the tour. There is a beautiful waterfall to the left in the picture. The temperature is at least 10 degrees cooler at the bottom. The cave eventually takes you 400 feet below ground.
Okay, now Mark thinks he's king of the world!
Finally - a family picture: Betsy, Devon, Jern Jern, Jessica, Mark
and Robert and Marissa in front!
The girls welcome everyone to Mammoth Caves.We took the historial tour! It was 2 miles in 2 hours.
We really loved it! Recommend it to anyone that likes caves!
Another candid shot of DevonHasn't he grown
in case you couldn't tell, he is now taller than Betsy. She is still taller than Robert and Marissa but those days are numbered! (well, maybe not Marissa)
Jessica and Jern Jern had such a fun time together!
So did Jessica and Marissa!
King of the world!
This is the entrance to the tour. There is a beautiful waterfall to the left in the picture. The temperature is at least 10 degrees cooler at the bottom. The cave eventually takes you 400 feet below ground.
Okay, now Mark thinks he's king of the world!I think he's closer to it than Robert
Such fun!
Such fun! Jern Jern, Jessica Mark and Robert
(I'm always taking the pictures)
Finally, Jessica took a picture of Mark and I as we are getting ready to head back home!
Finally, Jessica took a picture of Mark and I as we are getting ready to head back home!Yours truly,
The Lovebirds
Sunday, October 25, 2009
A DAY AT WATERFRONT PARK
Waterfront Park is one of my favorite parks in Louisville. It actually is a couple of parks places connected by a walking trail that wonders along the banks of the Ohio River. It is beautiful this time of year with all the foliage.
Today's story (actually 10/21) is quite humorous. The kids are on "fall break" this week. So they are out of school the WHOLE week. It was Wednesday around noon and I decided that we were not going to waste this week just doing things around the house, so amid moans and groans about going, I loaded Jessica, Marissa, Devon and Jern Jern in the car. (Robert is on vacation with his best friend, Aaron in Gatlinburg, TN). Well, once they got there they had a wonderful time. In the end they didn't want to leave...ironic!!!!
Today's story (actually 10/21) is quite humorous. The kids are on "fall break" this week. So they are out of school the WHOLE week. It was Wednesday around noon and I decided that we were not going to waste this week just doing things around the house, so amid moans and groans about going, I loaded Jessica, Marissa, Devon and Jern Jern in the car. (Robert is on vacation with his best friend, Aaron in Gatlinburg, TN). Well, once they got there they had a wonderful time. In the end they didn't want to leave...ironic!!!!
Devon didn't know I took this photo. I did took it without him knowing because he "freaks out" if he sees you taking his photo without permission.
Devon walking on the Waterfront Trail.
Marissa enjoys the swings along the river front.
Jessica and Jern Jern in front of the Old Waterfront Tower along the banks of the Ohio River. It is now an Art Museum.
The Waterfront Tower
The I-65 Bridge - Mark crosses this bridge every weekday to go to work.
Devon walking on the Waterfront Trail.
Marissa enjoys the swings along the river front.
Jessica and Jern Jern in front of the Old Waterfront Tower along the banks of the Ohio River. It is now an Art Museum.
The Waterfront Tower
The I-65 Bridge - Mark crosses this bridge every weekday to go to work.It is also the bridge that the massive fireworks display goes off of for Thunder over Louisville!
They are so cute!!!
I love this photo - they are so cute!
Along the walk there is a statue courtyard with Abraham Lincoln. It's a tribute to him! It's amazing because they've left the landscape in tack and added seating with words enscribed on the sides. There are also "quote" walls as you walk up to the statue. One aspect of this statue that really impressed me was that the artist included the Bible in the sculpture. It is the top book sitting next to Abe.
Marissa, Jessica and Jern Jern admiring Abraham Lincoln!
Further along the trial we found another park. One with a massive rock for climbing and a play gym. Devon immediately wanted to climb. He climbed the trees, but that wasn't enough...he found the hardest spot to climb the rock and took the challenge.
"I can do this"
"I did it - now I am coming down"
Jessica also made it to the top of the rock, but Marissa and Jern Jern didn't even attempt it!
Jern Jern having fun on the play set. 
Jern Jern and Marissa are comparable in weight so this worked for them. Marissa didn't have the same luck when she tried it with Devon. Imagine that!
Marissa really liked this unique piece of play equipment. We had never seen anything like it! The city of Louisville is in the background!
They are so cute!!!
I love this photo - they are so cute!
Along the walk there is a statue courtyard with Abraham Lincoln. It's a tribute to him! It's amazing because they've left the landscape in tack and added seating with words enscribed on the sides. There are also "quote" walls as you walk up to the statue. One aspect of this statue that really impressed me was that the artist included the Bible in the sculpture. It is the top book sitting next to Abe.
Marissa, Jessica and Jern Jern admiring Abraham Lincoln!Further along the trial we found another park. One with a massive rock for climbing and a play gym. Devon immediately wanted to climb. He climbed the trees, but that wasn't enough...he found the hardest spot to climb the rock and took the challenge.
"I can do this"
"I did it - now I am coming down"
Jessica also made it to the top of the rock, but Marissa and Jern Jern didn't even attempt it!
Jern Jern having fun on the play set. See we like to play this game called "bar tag" You have to keep some part of your body (your hand, elbow, foot) on the play equipment at all times while someone else is "it" and they are trying to "tag" you so that you become "it." It is great fun!
Devon, Jessica, Marissa, Mommy and Jern Jern had loads of fun playing this game!
Jern Jern and Marissa are comparable in weight so this worked for them. Marissa didn't have the same luck when she tried it with Devon. Imagine that!
Marissa really liked this unique piece of play equipment. We had never seen anything like it! The city of Louisville is in the background!CROSS COUNTRY on a blustery day
It was a very cold day bright and early on Satuday morning for Marissa and her team mates to run a 4K. The race was held at Oldham County High School, but it is called the South Oldham Dragon Run. It is a great course because the kids run through a wooded area for 80% of the race.
Here they are getting the "last minute pep talk" from Coach Wattley
Marissa is in the magenta head band!
Here Marissa is at about 1K. She is staying with Kaitlyn (like she is supposed to) Keep it up Marissa!!!
Here she is on the home stretch from here it's only another half mile.
Marissa is in the magenta head band!
Here Marissa is at about 1K. She is staying with Kaitlyn (like she is supposed to) Keep it up Marissa!!!
Here she is on the home stretch from here it's only another half mile.Marissa finished at 18:59. That's awesome!!!
Last year at this race she had a leg cramp and finished 19:44 -
Look at the improvement!
So proud of you Marissa!!
My Kids Are So Silly!
This is what happens when you go on a date with your husband and leave the camera at home...
Mastermind: Jessica Lowe
Participants: Robert Lowe, Jern Jern, and Jessica
Mastermind: Jessica Lowe
Participants: Robert Lowe, Jern Jern, and Jessica
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Lowe Luck claims another victim
Mark Lowe, 46 was brutally ambushed by the "Lowe Luck". While at the highlight of his week, the 7 AM - 9 AM basketball game (usually with men 15 years younger than him), he "was in the wrong place at the wrong time." (as he puts it).
Here's the recap. Mark goes to basketball at 6:45 AM. Mark calls Betsy at 8:15 AM and tells her that his lip is bleeding and that he is coming home. He then answers some questions shedding some light on the severity of the accident...blood dripping everywhere - can't get it to stop - think I need stitches.
Mark drives home - Oh my goodness! Stitches are not even a question - the question is how many! We immediately put ice on the lip, and drive him to ER. Luckily we arrived to a nearly empty waiting room and Mark is taken back quickly. It takes the doctor approximately 30-40 minutes to stitch him up. In the end, Mark had four (4) internal stitches and nine (9) external stitches spanning from just under his nose to the underside of his lip.
Okay, my heart has broken - I feel like Job. I don't want to complain, but I really wish we could go a month without a health related issue. In all reality I am very thankful that this issue wasn't more serious and that I am not dealing with something like cancer or worse, but still it is a bit unbelievable how much "Lowe Luck" has been sprinkled upon us.
I don't wish it on anyone else, but I do wish it would go away!
Mark's lip was so swollen and looked so tender and sore! I feel so bad for him. He's a trooper - he went to church and is now on a business trip with those lovely stitches. They come out this coming weekend.
Having fun with it: Mark said he would go as Frankenstein for Halloween! We all had a good laugh!
Here's the recap. Mark goes to basketball at 6:45 AM. Mark calls Betsy at 8:15 AM and tells her that his lip is bleeding and that he is coming home. He then answers some questions shedding some light on the severity of the accident...blood dripping everywhere - can't get it to stop - think I need stitches.
Mark drives home - Oh my goodness! Stitches are not even a question - the question is how many! We immediately put ice on the lip, and drive him to ER. Luckily we arrived to a nearly empty waiting room and Mark is taken back quickly. It takes the doctor approximately 30-40 minutes to stitch him up. In the end, Mark had four (4) internal stitches and nine (9) external stitches spanning from just under his nose to the underside of his lip.
Okay, my heart has broken - I feel like Job. I don't want to complain, but I really wish we could go a month without a health related issue. In all reality I am very thankful that this issue wasn't more serious and that I am not dealing with something like cancer or worse, but still it is a bit unbelievable how much "Lowe Luck" has been sprinkled upon us.
I don't wish it on anyone else, but I do wish it would go away!
Mark's lip was so swollen and looked so tender and sore! I feel so bad for him. He's a trooper - he went to church and is now on a business trip with those lovely stitches. They come out this coming weekend.
Having fun with it: Mark said he would go as Frankenstein for Halloween! We all had a good laugh!
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