changes...

Lots of changes are happening at the Cowman household...bittersweet changes. We bought a house, which means we have put building our "dream house" on hold a bit longer. We have to close on the new house by the end of the year, which means Merry Christmas and happy packing for me. We look forward to having more space in the new house, but will miss our current house and the friendships we have made with our neighbors. We have defiately made our "brown house" home for the time we have lived here and made many memories that I don't think even the kids will forget. So, it will be a bitter sweet move for many reasons.
We also will be moving one less Cowman. Two nights ago Jack the Cat was hit on the road. Talk about a tough night for us all! The Hopkins joined us and we took Jack out to be buried next to Layla and the many other pets that we have buried over the years. Lake cried many tears that night and is still sad when he thinks about Jack. Because of Harper's age we don't think she was bothered nearly as much by it. Her comment was "We can just get a new tat for twistmas."

Below are many pictures from the past couple months.

Our new little niece and cousin, Rhemy, came to visit to us.
Meachen is growing up way too fast! She continues to be a great baby. Working on sitting up.

Playing baby with a real baby. :) Maechen puts up with alot!

We celebrated Lake's 5th birthday with family and friends. We had a birthday party at Mike and Vicki's the Saturday before his birthday with family, and then went bowling with a few of Lake's friends the night of his birthday. That was a riot seeing 6 5 year olds bowling. :)

The pirate cake!

Opening presents at home the 5 of us.

She looks like her Daddy!

I think she has a great smile, a feature that is very different from when Lake and Harper were babies.

I found Lake in her bed yesterday afternoon, she loves her big brother.