Happy Birthday Robert

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Robert Thomas Lowe turned 18 years old.  He became an official adult.


My little Robert, whom has been my buddy and travel companion for years is all grown up.  It's so hard to believe and exciting all at the same time.  He is so mature, intelligent, respectful, diligent, athletic, ambitious, and trustworthy.  I'm so proud of him!!!

Today, Mark and I have a special day planned for Robert.

Ryan Geogehagen spent the night on Friday.  This morning we made them chocolate chip waffles and bacon before opening presents (or at least one present).

At the Game!!!

For Robert's birthday, we got him tickets to the University of Kentucky vs Florida basketball game being held today at Rupp Arena at UK in Rupp Arena.  Robert is a big UK basketball fan, but has never been to a UK basketball game.  We got two tickets - one for Ryan too!

Ryan drove there.  They stopped and saw Keyon Gehoymi too.

The game was great.  UK started off slow but came back to win the game.  AWESOME!!!





Betsy and Ryan invited many of Robert's friends to the house for a surprise 18th birthday party.  Ryan invited all the seniors from the soccer team and many of the guys and girls from the Creasey FC team...Ryan G., Mason Rice, Ben O'Brien, Drew Bailey, Zach Gaubert, Jack Dugan, Jack Siebert, Matthew Morris, Mo Mendoza, Max Sanders, Nathan Clark, Michael Raybine, Dylan Smith, Alex Betson, David Roy, and Shannon Roy, Shannon's friend from Michigan, Megan Simpson, Emma Boyd, Sela, and a few others.

It was a great night - ping pong, home videos, basketball, pizza, cake, drinks, fun!!!! 

We love you Robert!!!

Mom's decorations

Ryan eating breakfast

opening presents

the new phone case he got

Robert got a hat signed by John Kalipari

Betsy through him a surprise birthday party - he wasn't happy about it, but he eventually liked it.

Marissa Turns the BIG 18!!!

What a special day!!!  I'm so excited for her.

I stayed up late the night before making a banner and getting things ready to have a special "Happy Birthday" for Marissa on her 18th birthday!!!

Marissa and her 18 balloon

I had 18 balloons in a variety of colors, each one had a photo "through the years" of her and a heart that told her why I love her so!!!!  I had arranged them in a straight line in front of the fire place (because there were just too many to do on the kitchen table), but then she moved them for the photo!!!

Will the balloons take her away - like in UP?

She had a early morning track team photos and practice so we were up and out of the house by 8:30 am.  She hadn't been feeling well all week so after team photos her coach told her it was okay not to practice.  She came home to rest and sleep.

Robert had a seminary activity - so we waited for him to finish before taking her out for her birthday dinner.

 We took her out for our traditional "Birthday Dinner" where ever they want to eat and guess where she chose???  You guessed it, The Cheesecake Factory.
We had a wonderful time there, and everyone enjoyed their meal.  She was sung to and presented with a "Birthday" cheesecake that said "Happy Birthday to you"

When we got home, Isabelle Watkins was just arriving there too.  She came in and had presents for Marissa.  She got her a "Gray's Anatomy" mug and some awesome nail polish.  Marissa loved it!

We then opened presents from Mom and Dad.  Her real present was her trip to UT to see Jessica and Ski in the Utah mountains.  But, of course, Betsy can't let a birthday be celebrated without presents ... she she got her a new dress, her 2014 MArissa photo album, a BYU license plate, and hair clips.  What girl doesn't need new hair clips.

new dress

2014 photo album of Marissa

HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY DEAR SWEET MARISSA!  She is such a joy to our lives!  We love her so much and now she is growing up before our eyes.  It's so crazy to think that in 6 months from now she will be off at college.

I'm so proud of her and all her accomplishments!  She's amazing!!!!