Bowman Bunch

Friday, November 14, 2008

TJ Goes to the Optometrist

TJ had been having headaches and they were getting worse, so Theron took him to the eye doctor. He said his eyes are having trouble focusing when he goes from reading the board at school to looking at his book or paper on his desk. So, he is to read with these glasses and look over them to look at the board. This has already helped his headaches. YEAH!! Isn't he cute?

Sam's Actual Birthday

Since her birthday was on a Sunday this year, we had her big party on Saturday. On Sunday, after church, Nicole, Virginia & Bethany came over and spent the day with us.

Sam opening her gifts from me and Theron

Pictures by Mikaela

Mikaela LOVED my camera and wanted to take pictures. She took a million of Bill Bryan, although she didn't like him much. haha It was so funny, but she just didn't like him. She would laugh at me when I did something, then he'd do it and she'd just stare at him. It was hilarious. By the end of the evening, she did give him a fist bump goodbye and giggled when she did it. She is SO adorable and we can't wait to watch her again!

Bill and Darlene Bryan

Bill

Bruce

Bill & Darlene

Happy Birthday, Sam!!

Samantha, our "baby", turned 13 on November 9th. She wanted a family party this year, so we had my sister, Lisa, and her family (Bruce and Bethany) over for dinner along with Darlene, Bill, Joey, & Johnny Bryan. Nina, her 3rd sister, was also invited. We had a great time. Happy Birthday, Samantha! You were our little gift from God, & He knew just how to make me smile again. I know my mom would have loved you and enjoyed watching you grow. We love you and are very proud of you!!

Samantha opening some gifts

Sam blowing out her candles. Andre came, too, as he was hanging out with Johnny, Joey and TJ that evening. I think he had fun with our craziness, too.

Lisa, Theron, & Bruce in the kitchen getting some food...we had Red, Hot, & Blue BBQ.

The teens and Bethany eating dinner.

Mikaela wanting to take a picture. She got to spend time at our house, and we had SO much fun! She made us laugh so many times.

She loved Sam's presents!

This little tin was her favorite!

The teens went out and played their own version of kickball/baseball after dinner.

Late Fall in VA

Here are a few pics I took while driving the other day...no, I wasn't looking through the viewfinder or even at the screen...just holding and shooting. :) I love Fall and wanted to get some pics of my favorite spots before the color was totally gone. The leaves peaked early this year.

This happened mostly on one day...by the next it was almost bare. Yes, it is inevitable...winter is coming. :(

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Busch Gardens & Hershey Park

Here's a picture that the kids and I had taken when we went to Busch Gardens one last time this summer. Theron had to work at the last minute, so we went anyway. It would have been more fun with him, but we did have a good time. It's neat now that we all love to ride the coasters.

The picture below is one we got from our ride at Chocolate World at couple of weeks ago. Not sure why they take pictures (other than to make more money, of course) on this ride. I pretended like it was an exciting roller coaster and TJ shows how he really felt abou it. haha He's so crazy...wonder where he gets it?? This is the best ride, though, because you get a free small candy bar at the end.