6 Years Ago...

Well, 6 years ago today Patrick asked me to be his girlfriend. Actually his exact words were, "I guess when people ask, you can say we are together." Ha! He was so funny! :-) We were sitting on the curb outside the back of Hickman Hall. These past 6 years have been something else! :-) They have been full of love, laughter, joy, frustrations, happy times, and sad times, but above all we have grown and are now living a wonderful married life!!! I know there will be obstacles along the way, but we are in this together, and I am so thankful!!!

I am so very thankful for Patrick, and proud of the person he has become. He is a wonderful husband!!! Here is to many more wonderful years!!!

A picture from our younger years!

So, what else has been going on in the Lowery household:

We have been busy, busy... USM football is in full swing. We are enjoying our time tailgating and spending time at the ROCK! We also just made a trip to Ruston, LA. It was not a pretty game, but the Eagles pulled out the W. Thank goodness. Hopefully, there are many more road trips to come!

Also last week, Dave, Emily, and Sarah were in town. We were able to have a little get together at the apartment. It was so great to see them. I miss them already. It was a great night of fun and fellowship. I am very thankful for great friends. I wish the Cook family all the best as they move up North! We will have to plan a trip to see them very soon.

Oh, and I want to wish a very (belated) Happy Birthday to a dear, sweet friend Samantha! I hope her year is filled with many wonderful wishes!

My trip to Louisville!!!

Well, I have been back for a week from Louisville, but I wanted to make sure that I told you about my trip.

I had a great opportunity to go visit Dave, Emily, and baby Sarah. I was so very excited. It was a wonderful trip, and I had the best time. I just love Sarah bear! She is one precious, wonderful baby. It was so fun to watch Emily as a mom. She's a wonderful mom, and Sarah is very blessed. However, sometimes I would sit and think, "how did we get to this point in our lives." Not too long ago we were trying to figure out how we were going to spend the night with each other!

I am very thankful for Dave's and Emily's hospitality. It was a wonderful time of fun and fellowship. I am so glad that I got to go visit them. I wish them the best as the get ready to move way up North. Hopefully, one day I will have the opportunity to visit them in their new home!

I leave you with a few pictures from my trip!

It's HERE!!!

Well, it's here!! Football season that is! Patrick and I are so excited. We have been waiting. It is one of our favorite times of the year. Tailgating, Eagle Walk, The fight song, touchdowns, friends, and family, and watching it on TV.. What more could you want? I may not be the typical girl to love all of this stuff. But, it's been in my blood since birth! (Thanks Mom and Dad). I really do love it! We are ready for SATURDAY at the ROCK!

BUT, until then we are ready to watch the Eagles take on South Carolina tonight on TV. It is sure to be a great game, and we are hopeful the Eagles will come out on top. My dad informed me he was going to sit quietly and watch the game. ha! Everyone who knows my dad knows that he does not sit quietly while USM is playing. I'll be sure to give you an update on how that goes! Wish we there in person, but we should have a great view from the comfort of the couch. Patrick and I do plan on making some road games. Now's the time to do it!

Labor day weekend is fast approaching. woo hoo! I have a very special trip planned. I will give more details when I return. I can't wait to see some very special people!

Have a great day, and GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Weekend!

Well, I did good about making frequent posts for about 1 week, then I just let it go! I think about making a blog post all the time, but then I never seem to get around to do doing it.

Things have been busy in the Lowery household. Patrick and I both have been working longer hours. But, things are good. We are thankful for our jobs and continue to press on.

We did get a new bed recently!!!! We are super excited. It is just amazing and we both sleep so much better. Who knew it would make such a difference. It was well worth the money.

And the good news is that we sold my car!!! We were very thankful about that, so now we only have two cars in our possession. Much better than 3.

Patrick and I are looking forward to the start of football season! Especially USM's season! We can hardly wait. In fact high school football starts tonight and Patrick can hardly wait to go to the games. It will be a fun fall. Looking forward to some cooler weather! A girl can always hope!

Lastly, I will close by saying my wonderful husband brought home some flowers last week. They were beautiful! It's the little things in life that make the biggest difference. It was just what I needed. I am very thankful for him.

Looking forward to the weekend. My sister will be home, so we will finish celebrating dad's birthday and enjoy time together. Hope everyone has a good one!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!!

Today, is my wonderful dad's birthday!!!! I hope that he has a wonderful day and knows how much he is loved. I am very thankful for my daddy. He is a wonderful, gentle, kind dad! I am one blessed girl!!! Patrick and I hope you have the BEST birthday and wish you many, many more!

We love you!!!!!

HAPPY 6TH MONTH ANNIVERSARY!

I can remember when Patrick and I first started dating, and thinking how exciting it would be when we made to our first month! I still remember what I gave him on the first month anniversary! A box of smiley's! I know what a dork, but he kept me around. On the the 27th of July we had been together for 5 years and 10 months! And now today we celebrate our 6th month wedding anniversary! I can honestly say it has been a great 6 months. Married life has been everything everyone told me it would be. Patrick and I are abundantly blessed, and we are very thankful! We have truly enjoyed spending time together and just genuinely being together with no other priorities (you know except the usual: work, dinner, clothes, cleaning, and bills). So, in honor of our 6th month anniversary here are 6 reasons why I am so thankful for my wonderful husband:

1. He loves me always!

2. He cooks!

3. He makes me laugh!

4. He helps me see the positive in all situations!

5. He always encourages me!

6. He makes me feel special!

Happy Anniversary Patrick! I love you very much!

So, what else has been going on in the Lowery household. Not too much. Work has been extremely busy for both of us, so that has kept us running. I did get a NEW car (okay new to us). We were able to buy a SUV from Patrick's parents at a great price. We (especially me) are super duper excited! Now, I just need to sell my car and we will be in good shape, but I am hopeful!

My sister has moved into her new apartment to start her big girl job! I am so proud of her for facing this journey! I know she will do great things. She has a really nice place, and I think she will really like living there!

This weekend Patrick's parents are coming to stay with us, so there is should to be golf and shopping. Looking forward to a relaxing weekend!

Oh yeah, I did attempt to make a turtle cheesecake. Hope it turns out good! I'll let you know!

Introducing: SARAH EMILY COOK

"For This Child I have Prayed" 1 Samuel 1:27

I have been waiting to share this blog post. My best friend, Emily, had her baby on July 16! She had a beautiful girl that weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. The name given to her was Sarah Emily Cook. What a perfect name for a princess.

I am so proud of you Emily and Dave. I am so excited for you, I can hardly stand it. I am praying for you as your start this journey. At times you may feel nervous, and wonder what to do, but know that you are not alone. There will be great days, and some days may seem harder, but remember tomorrow is a new day. You have an incredible job of raising a precious little girl. I know you will be great parents, and she will be loved beyond measure.

I love you friend and rejoice with you as you welcome little Sarah into the world.

Keep smiling and enjoy every moment!!!!