What's been going on at the Bowen house!

These shots are from our recent photo shoot...

We had a really good time taking some great shots .... We've never done this before, but it was fun. :) Take a gander at some of my favorites....

This summer we had the opportunity to be chaperones with the explorers of bay county on their trip to atlanta, ga .. we went to a braves game and the world of coke.. that was a lot of fun.. the twins had a good time.. quick over night trip.. fun fun fun!...

We also went down to Orlando for the twin's first temple trip!! They were super excited. This is the first time we all went in together... it was special. The boys are all growing up so quickly.. Another six years will find us with all the boys out of high school!!! You think back, life just goes by so so quickly...  I can look back on pictures from just a few years back and think, wasn't that just yesterday??!!

Here are some pics from the Orlando trip...

And NOW... we are getting ready for school to start.. this year Austin will be a SENIOR in high school.. and yes, he will be graduating EXACTLY 20 years after I did.. ( '92 for me.. '12 for him)  Logan will be a freshman at Bay High.. and the twins will be entering 7th grade... All four in band.. Tim is still pluggin' along at the Sheriff's Office, working with the youth  (he is amazing) .. I'm still at Gulf Coast State College.. now as the Senior admin. assist. for the natural sciences division.. love my job... soooo.. we both have a full plate, but wouldn't have it any other way.  Our life is grand,.  Ups and downs.. ins and outs.. sometimes a little twirly... but we have a firm foundation to stand on... how people manage without the Gospel is beyond my comprehension.. I love my family..  what a blessing this life is. .. ..  :)

March ALREADY???

Can't believe it is March already!! Time doesn't stop for anyone..that's for sure. We are all just pluggin' a long.. Work has been super busy for Tim.. He is now in charge of the Jr. Deputy's and the Explorers of Bay County (Sheriff's Office).. plus he has picked up some of the security at the golf course for some extra money (most of which is going towards getting his VW bus running). The boys are ready for spring break..and so am I .. It has been a little rocky at work.. but I am hanging in there..  .. Things aren't always going to be perfect.... butterflies and rainbows, but you gatta keep going..  cling to the things you know will get you through.. and the remarkable thing is.. you will get through it, and most likely, grow from the experience. I have started reading my scriptures and it has made me stronger..I can tell a difference.. in my demeaner, my tone of voice, .. my patience.. it all seems to be a little easier to control. I know this is not by accident.
So no cute pictures, or interesting stories to tell this time around.. just me.
Spring has sprung, and it's time for fresh new beginnings.. I hope new things come my way, too.  If they don't, I'll just continue to be a happy, positive person.. I do love my life, every day is a gift. :)

Christmas Day!

Merry Christmas!!
We had a really nice Christmas.. the boys got spoiled rotten of course..
Cobie and Jacob got netbooks and Austin and Logan got iPods.. had to take out a loan..but hey, that's what it's all about right??!!! lol

Yum Yum Yum

Had fun with all of the Chrismas baking!! Hopefully those who received them were happy too~!

Lucky boys with their new iPod's!!

Pose for the picture~ Had a wonderful time

with my big sis and the whole family.. treated us to a movie "True Grit" ..it was awesome..

if you haven't seen it, you need to! :)

Netbooks.. These boys

have it rough, don't they?? lol

Universal Studios

Our trip to Universal Studios was wonderful..it was part of the boys' Christmas present..
We had such a great time!!!

We were able to be the "first family" in the park.. opened both parks both days! Got a souviner photo to prove it.. still have to get it scanned..

We really had a great time!! Made lots of memories...

A lot going on...

Well.. December has been very busy for us.. We rescued a sweet Boston Terrier named Bailey..

She is such a super sweetie.. not to mention a great cuddle baby.. loves to play and romp around with Sysco....