Happy Birthday!!

We recently celebrated Ryan's birthday. It was a big hoopla--you know how we Lower's roll :). We sang "Happy Birthday" as Ryan blew out the candles from his birthday tart--no cake, just a fruit tart. If you know Ryan, you will understand. We ordered pizza from our favorite pizza place, made a birthday card, hung up a Happy Birthday sign--you know, all the traditional stuff. I let the kids pick out some gifts. Garrett picked out Spider-man cologne and Morgan picked out some socks--easiest thing she could fit into her mouth. Garrett also helped dad "open" his presents. Morgan had a fab time getting tangled up in the balloons and trying to play with them. Her hair is priceless in the balloon pics because I had just taken her pigtail out--not quite as crazy as Peck hair though. We love our Peck cousins!
Ryan is now officially an old man who will always think of himself as a state football champ. We love you Ryan. Happy Birthday!!

Game Day

We had a wonderful Halloween. It started off a little shaky because we have been focusing on potty training Garrett this week. I just about lost my mind but Garrett pulled through for me yesterday. It is a little difficult when it is 86 degrees to feel like it is fall and get into the spirit of Halloween. We went to the ward trunk or treat--Morgan loved seeing all the costumes, Garrett hated it. But, when we went inside the church for the games and spook alley he was loving it. Then we went over to Trish and Caleb's for more trick or treating. This is when Garrett's true character took over. He was totally on cue. He was a little crack up. He was saying funny/cute things to all the people at the houses we went trick or treating. Of course this earned him extra treats at most houses. In case you wondered what a football loving family dresses up like for Halloween--an Ohio State football player and cheerleader! What else would they be? Halloween was a hit in the Lower household. Bring on next year.





Ryan and I went to Columbus, Ohio last weekend--without the kids. We had a fabulous time. Stayed up late, slept in, went out to eat without diaper bags, sippy cups, or toys. It was wonderful. Of course we really missed the kids and were excited to get back home. The Ohio State football game was a heart breaker and I wanted to push a couple of loud-mouth Penn State fans off their bench but I did keep myself composed and kept that thought to myself. Ryan and I were able to get one picture in front of "The Shoe"--nickname for Ohio Stadium. It was taken prior to kickoff. That is why we still look hopeful. Oh' well. The Buckeyes, like the South, will rise again!!