Hey everybody....Kittie can't wait to see your Christmas decorations. Cheer for Boston for all of us here in Ft. Worth.
I have today off and am going to go do a little shopping myself. Big on the "little", hehehe.
Yeah, Go Cowboys. Oh my gosh, the traffic was crazy yesterday afternoon here in the metroplex. Mixing rush hour traffic with a big football game, was CRAZY!!
Maw, good hearing from you on the blog. Hope JW is getting to feeling better with the new medicine. Him getting up in his chair is good progress.
So anybody have decorations? Send them to me.
Hey everybody start to mark your calendars for a get together her in Ft. Worth in June.
Love,
Blair
Friday, November 30, 2007
TGIF!!!!
Seems like I keep a "hot road" to Lubbock these days...It is just run, run, run....
I go every Tuesday and Wed to pick of Boson from school anyway but seems like I am always having, needing or wanting to go back more than that!! We went to Maggie and Kraig's last night to watch "the game" and eat supper....."WAY TO GO COWBOYS"
Boston has his first basketball game tomorrow (Satur), so looks like I will be heading back again...Oh well, I can't think of anything more important than seeing my kids!!
I hope everyone has a good weekend...Blair, hopefully I will get my Christmas stuff up this weekend and I will send pics...It looks like the Christmas fairy threw up in my living room and dining room right now!!! I hope that EVERYONE will send pics of your trees and decorations since we never get to see each others....
love to all,
kittie
Seems like I keep a "hot road" to Lubbock these days...It is just run, run, run....
I go every Tuesday and Wed to pick of Boson from school anyway but seems like I am always having, needing or wanting to go back more than that!! We went to Maggie and Kraig's last night to watch "the game" and eat supper....."WAY TO GO COWBOYS"
Boston has his first basketball game tomorrow (Satur), so looks like I will be heading back again...Oh well, I can't think of anything more important than seeing my kids!!
I hope everyone has a good weekend...Blair, hopefully I will get my Christmas stuff up this weekend and I will send pics...It looks like the Christmas fairy threw up in my living room and dining room right now!!! I hope that EVERYONE will send pics of your trees and decorations since we never get to see each others....
love to all,
kittie
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Hey Family
I am at work but will take a minute to leave you a note. Took J W to Lubbock yesterday morn for his 3rd Procrit shot and they also drew blood for a CBC. On the schedule, it looks like they will do that every other time we go. He was not strong enough to walk to the van so I had to take him out in the wheelchair and then same thing after got to Lubbock. That chair is sort of heavy for me to load but I did manage. The cold wind was hard to deal with. Had Home Health to talk to Dr. Alley about starting him back on Predisone (he was taking a low dose before all this started) Dr Alley agreed that it might help him so started him back on it plus after the 3rd shot of Procrit it is suppose to boost his red blood cells enough to help him feel better. Last night he had me help him get up, put some clothes on and sat in his chair in living room and ate supper. This was a HUGE step. I was encouraged!!!! We are getting a little more sleep at night but this has reminded me how it was to have a new baby. (look out Betsy and Jared)
Kittie brought us over Thanksgiving dinner and checks on us daily. Thank God for her. Her and Gary have had to come over twice and get J W up out of the floor. Betsy, this past weekend I did manage to get started on Kate's quilt. Got the blanket stitch finished on all 15 squares. Now next step is to set the quilt all together with the pink stripping and then it will be ready to "sandwich" together and do the actual quilting. I did the blanket stitch while sitting on the bed with J W. I can't go off to the sewing room, too far away and I can't hear him call me.It was like a dream that I got to see all the Ft Worth bunch. I was so very very tired from the week at the hospital with not over an hour sleep at a time plus I got my famous ear infection from wearing my hearing aid all night. Have been able to get that cleared up now tho since we are home. Anyway all your sweet faces smiling at me sure did cheer my heart up. Caden is acting so grown up and Toby is so sweet. Wish I could have had time to love on them more and play with them. Home Health coming sure took away from our time. Anyway you all looked so good and it was wonderful to see you!!!!Got to get to work......Later....Love, Maw
I am at work but will take a minute to leave you a note. Took J W to Lubbock yesterday morn for his 3rd Procrit shot and they also drew blood for a CBC. On the schedule, it looks like they will do that every other time we go. He was not strong enough to walk to the van so I had to take him out in the wheelchair and then same thing after got to Lubbock. That chair is sort of heavy for me to load but I did manage. The cold wind was hard to deal with. Had Home Health to talk to Dr. Alley about starting him back on Predisone (he was taking a low dose before all this started) Dr Alley agreed that it might help him so started him back on it plus after the 3rd shot of Procrit it is suppose to boost his red blood cells enough to help him feel better. Last night he had me help him get up, put some clothes on and sat in his chair in living room and ate supper. This was a HUGE step. I was encouraged!!!! We are getting a little more sleep at night but this has reminded me how it was to have a new baby. (look out Betsy and Jared)
Kittie brought us over Thanksgiving dinner and checks on us daily. Thank God for her. Her and Gary have had to come over twice and get J W up out of the floor. Betsy, this past weekend I did manage to get started on Kate's quilt. Got the blanket stitch finished on all 15 squares. Now next step is to set the quilt all together with the pink stripping and then it will be ready to "sandwich" together and do the actual quilting. I did the blanket stitch while sitting on the bed with J W. I can't go off to the sewing room, too far away and I can't hear him call me.It was like a dream that I got to see all the Ft Worth bunch. I was so very very tired from the week at the hospital with not over an hour sleep at a time plus I got my famous ear infection from wearing my hearing aid all night. Have been able to get that cleared up now tho since we are home. Anyway all your sweet faces smiling at me sure did cheer my heart up. Caden is acting so grown up and Toby is so sweet. Wish I could have had time to love on them more and play with them. Home Health coming sure took away from our time. Anyway you all looked so good and it was wonderful to see you!!!!Got to get to work......Later....Love, Maw
Monday, November 26, 2007
Hey Kittie, wow ya'll had a bunch at your house too for Thanksgiving. It's hard to believe Christmas is almost here. Kittie, great idea about the trees and decorations. Send them my way and I will be sure to put them on the web.
JW is getting weaker and weaker. He's in my thoughts and prayers. Maw, you too. Take care of yourself as much as you can.
Love everybody,
Blair
JW is getting weaker and weaker. He's in my thoughts and prayers. Maw, you too. Take care of yourself as much as you can.
Love everybody,
Blair
Hey family,
Blair, thanks for sharing the Thanksgiving pics...Looks like y'all had a great bunch!!
We stayed home for Thanksgiving (as always), since no one in Gary's family cooks, of course, they all come here every year. We had about 25 here ALL DAY!!! Mother and JW could not come because JW is getting weaker everyday... Some days he is not even able get out of bed. I took them their Thanksgiving meal and visited for awhile....Home Health is coming to the house daily and a PT is coming twice per week to try to help JW get some strength back. It looks like a long road to recovery.
Well, now it is time to get the "ole" Christmas stuff out!! And for me that takes several days but it is worth it when I see how much the kids like it (and expect it) every year!! haha
Glad everyone had a good Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.....
love to all,
kittie
Blair, thanks for sharing the Thanksgiving pics...Looks like y'all had a great bunch!!
We stayed home for Thanksgiving (as always), since no one in Gary's family cooks, of course, they all come here every year. We had about 25 here ALL DAY!!! Mother and JW could not come because JW is getting weaker everyday... Some days he is not even able get out of bed. I took them their Thanksgiving meal and visited for awhile....Home Health is coming to the house daily and a PT is coming twice per week to try to help JW get some strength back. It looks like a long road to recovery.
Well, now it is time to get the "ole" Christmas stuff out!! And for me that takes several days but it is worth it when I see how much the kids like it (and expect it) every year!! haha
Glad everyone had a good Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.....
love to all,
kittie
Friday, November 23, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Blair, I completely understand your frustration! I have found myself slacking on Brock's webpage and I've decided it's for two reasons: 1. Now that I'm working I have less time, and 2. I feel like I'm putting in so much effort for nothing. I know that you are a busy guy and I'm sure we haven't helped much either. I want you to know that all you hard work and efforts aren't going unnoticed!!! We know that you work your butt off, and it's to keep us connected. . .We love you Blair!
On that note, we send our love to you all!!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
God Bless,
James, Shavonne, and Brock Allen
On that note, we send our love to you all!!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
God Bless,
James, Shavonne, and Brock Allen
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Hey Blair,
Just wanted to tell you that you are doing a great job with the website and having the blog....This is a really busy time of year and so not everyone is able to respond probably as much as they would like to but I know that everyone really does enjoy it!! Even though I don't write a note or sent things very often I check it out every day....So keep up the good work with keeping the family connected....
Love ya,
Kittie
Just wanted to tell you that you are doing a great job with the website and having the blog....This is a really busy time of year and so not everyone is able to respond probably as much as they would like to but I know that everyone really does enjoy it!! Even though I don't write a note or sent things very often I check it out every day....So keep up the good work with keeping the family connected....
Love ya,
Kittie
Monday, November 19, 2007
I know that Eletia and Jared have blogged before me but I just wanted to thank everyone again so much for this week end. Kittie, thank you SO MUCH for opening up your home and organizing the most perfect shower. It was so good to spend time with you and get to know you better. i will never be able to thank you enough. Jared is right. Everything that we received is either hanging in her closet, on the wall, or being stored in her closet eagerly anticipating her arrival. I am so grateful to all of you for making it such an enjoyable week end. It was so good to see everyone. Maw- you have been on my mind and heart ever since we hugged you good bye. Please take care of yourself and try to get some rest. I know it is hard when you are trying to take care of everything but I just really wanted to tell you to take care of you. Jared and I prayed for JW and his health yesterday and we will continue to pray for him. Love to all of you and thank you so much again!
Betsy
Betsy
Hey family! Maw is was good talking to you and Papa J on the phone. Hope those weekly procedures will help him out.
Glad everybody that was able to get together for Betsy's shower.
Hey, what day is Megan's birthday?
So, I've been told there is plans for a Fort Worth get together in June!! Woohooh, bout time!! We will have a blast.
Okay family, need some help! Guess, I need some motivation. Been doing webpage for almost 2 years and losing a little momentum on keeping it up. I apologize I haven't been updating as much as I usually do.
Well, I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Love, Blair
Glad everybody that was able to get together for Betsy's shower.
Hey, what day is Megan's birthday?
So, I've been told there is plans for a Fort Worth get together in June!! Woohooh, bout time!! We will have a blast.
Okay family, need some help! Guess, I need some motivation. Been doing webpage for almost 2 years and losing a little momentum on keeping it up. I apologize I haven't been updating as much as I usually do.
Well, I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Love, Blair
Hey Family
I did not have much time to write yesterday but wanted to say, AGAIN, how much fun this weekend was.....It was so nice to visit and see FAMILY!! I hate Boston could not be here but I loved seeing all of the other kids....Caden is such a "live wire" and so much fun to be around....He is so smart and also very grown up for his age....Miss Stormy was such a delight....She actually felt comfortable enough to talk to me some and I LOVED that!!! You can just see those little wheels turning in her head....She is absolutely beautiful!!!! Mr. Brock is ADORABLE!!! I have not seen him since he was a baby and he is cuter (in life) than any of his pictures....That smile and those eyes just make you melt!!!! Watch out mom and dad....the girls are going to be all over that little boy!! And Mr. Toby is just the sweetest, loving and happy baby I have ever seen....He is smiling or grinning ALL the time and has the most beautiful blue eyes!!!
Just wanted to tell all the "Mommies" that ya'll are doing an excellent job....
Gary and Susan, I enjoyed getting to see your remodeling at your house...I know you are proud of it and it was so nice...As our families get larger we keep looking for more space!!!
We loved having Eletia, Jared and Betsy stay with us.....you know you just fret and fret when you know you are going to have company but when it is family things just work out however and you go with the flow!! The weekend was a very positive experience for me and I look forward to everyone coming more often.....
I hate that Mother had to miss the shower and the visiting but maybe next time things will be calmed down some and she can join us....We missed you Mother!!!
Ok, got to get some work done....it will be a busy week getting ready for Thanksgiving....
Love to all,
kittie
I did not have much time to write yesterday but wanted to say, AGAIN, how much fun this weekend was.....It was so nice to visit and see FAMILY!! I hate Boston could not be here but I loved seeing all of the other kids....Caden is such a "live wire" and so much fun to be around....He is so smart and also very grown up for his age....Miss Stormy was such a delight....She actually felt comfortable enough to talk to me some and I LOVED that!!! You can just see those little wheels turning in her head....She is absolutely beautiful!!!! Mr. Brock is ADORABLE!!! I have not seen him since he was a baby and he is cuter (in life) than any of his pictures....That smile and those eyes just make you melt!!!! Watch out mom and dad....the girls are going to be all over that little boy!! And Mr. Toby is just the sweetest, loving and happy baby I have ever seen....He is smiling or grinning ALL the time and has the most beautiful blue eyes!!!
Just wanted to tell all the "Mommies" that ya'll are doing an excellent job....
Gary and Susan, I enjoyed getting to see your remodeling at your house...I know you are proud of it and it was so nice...As our families get larger we keep looking for more space!!!
We loved having Eletia, Jared and Betsy stay with us.....you know you just fret and fret when you know you are going to have company but when it is family things just work out however and you go with the flow!! The weekend was a very positive experience for me and I look forward to everyone coming more often.....
I hate that Mother had to miss the shower and the visiting but maybe next time things will be calmed down some and she can join us....We missed you Mother!!!
Ok, got to get some work done....it will be a busy week getting ready for Thanksgiving....
Love to all,
kittie
Hello family! Betsy and I cannot thank you guys enough for the great shower that you gave us. Kittie, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the perfect shower for Kate. Betsy was just blown away by the amount of things that she received and believe me that they all either went up or decorated with immediately when we got home. Tell Gary Dale that the picture he painted her looks great in her room and of course we will have a picture of it on Betsy's blog.
I was very excited to see everyone and spend some great time with you guys. It was only a day, but it seemed like atleast 3 days. Us guys could not have asked for a better day to play some golf. Gary failed to tell me that he is shooting in the 80's now though. That was the most relaxing round of golf that I probably have ever played. It was like that golf course was closed down just for us. We will be doing that again soon!
Maw, we will continue to pray for you and JW for his health. I will also pray for you to have your house to yourself and JW. You are a wonderful woman and too big of a heart for your body! :) Betsy and I love you guys very much and hope that everything settles down for you. Take care and I cant wait until June!
Jared
I was very excited to see everyone and spend some great time with you guys. It was only a day, but it seemed like atleast 3 days. Us guys could not have asked for a better day to play some golf. Gary failed to tell me that he is shooting in the 80's now though. That was the most relaxing round of golf that I probably have ever played. It was like that golf course was closed down just for us. We will be doing that again soon!
Maw, we will continue to pray for you and JW for his health. I will also pray for you to have your house to yourself and JW. You are a wonderful woman and too big of a heart for your body! :) Betsy and I love you guys very much and hope that everything settles down for you. Take care and I cant wait until June!
Jared
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Hey,
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed having everyone here this weekend. It was fun and nice to "touch base" with everyone.
Everyone PLEASE pray for Mother and JW.....Mother is stressed to the MAX and really does need all of us to support her...It is hard to hear "the dreaded speech" AGAIN from the doctor that there is nothing they can do for your husband....She has ALOT on her shoulders....
Hope everyone has a good week getting ready for Thanksgiving....
love,
kittie
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed having everyone here this weekend. It was fun and nice to "touch base" with everyone.
Everyone PLEASE pray for Mother and JW.....Mother is stressed to the MAX and really does need all of us to support her...It is hard to hear "the dreaded speech" AGAIN from the doctor that there is nothing they can do for your husband....She has ALOT on her shoulders....
Hope everyone has a good week getting ready for Thanksgiving....
love,
kittie
Good Morning to all. It was so good to see all you guys this weekend. Again, THANK ALL OF YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING. I cannot express just how much it meant to Jared, Betsy and Mike and I, for all the love you guys have for us. Kittie everything was just perfect, you could not have asked for a nicer more enjoyable trip and visit. Thanks to you and Gary for the great meal, place to sleep, and fellowship on Friday night. I have forgotten just how much fun you can have setting around and visiting. The shower was AWESOME. Thanks for all the pretty little girl things and such useful items. It was so good to see Peggy, Gary, Susan, Jill, Brandon, Stormy, James, Shavonne, Brock, Gary, Kittie, Maw and JW. Jared really did enjoy the golf game and comrodery with his uncle Gary and cousins James and Brandon. Again you guys are the greatest and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Maw and JW get better and better real soon.
I will start planning the date for our early Summer 1st annual Gowens Reunion.
Love to you all. HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING.
Maw and JW get better and better real soon.
I will start planning the date for our early Summer 1st annual Gowens Reunion.
Love to you all. HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Happy Birthday KITTIE!!!
Hope your day (and everyone elses) is going just fabulous. Looks like we won't be able to make it to the shower, we really wanted to though. We really can't afford to come down for the weekend, the turn around and come back for Thanksgiving. :( I think James and Brock are planning on taking me out for a birthday lunch Saturday then we are just going to relax and take advantage of the weekend!!!
My new job is going very well!!! Keeping up with 98 1st graders is rough! They sure do keep me busy. I am hoping that this will lead to a teaching position so hopefully it'll all be worth it in the end. . .who knows!?!?!
Well, just wanted to stop in to say Hi and to wish Kittie a Very Happy Day!
Love to all,
James, Shavonne, and Brock
Hope your day (and everyone elses) is going just fabulous. Looks like we won't be able to make it to the shower, we really wanted to though. We really can't afford to come down for the weekend, the turn around and come back for Thanksgiving. :( I think James and Brock are planning on taking me out for a birthday lunch Saturday then we are just going to relax and take advantage of the weekend!!!
My new job is going very well!!! Keeping up with 98 1st graders is rough! They sure do keep me busy. I am hoping that this will lead to a teaching position so hopefully it'll all be worth it in the end. . .who knows!?!?!
Well, just wanted to stop in to say Hi and to wish Kittie a Very Happy Day!
Love to all,
James, Shavonne, and Brock
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Hey,
Just wanted to update everyone on mother and JW....The hospital here transferred JW to Covenant in Lubbock yesterday...He is just not getting any better and now is running a high temperature...They will be running a colonoscopy on him in the morning....He is also very anemic. Hopefully, they can find out what is going on with him...I just wanted to let everyone know...
kittie
Just wanted to update everyone on mother and JW....The hospital here transferred JW to Covenant in Lubbock yesterday...He is just not getting any better and now is running a high temperature...They will be running a colonoscopy on him in the morning....He is also very anemic. Hopefully, they can find out what is going on with him...I just wanted to let everyone know...
kittie
Hey,
I was late getting the baby shower invitations out...and I forgot tomorrow is a holiday so you probably won't get them until Tues or Wed. but I just wanted to remind everyone that Saturday, November 17 I will be having a "family" baby shower for Kate Elizabeth Gowens!!! It will be here at my home at 10am until whenever!! Hope everyone can come and let Jared and Betsy know how happy and blessed our family is to have a new addition....
Hope to see you then...
Love,
Kittie
I was late getting the baby shower invitations out...and I forgot tomorrow is a holiday so you probably won't get them until Tues or Wed. but I just wanted to remind everyone that Saturday, November 17 I will be having a "family" baby shower for Kate Elizabeth Gowens!!! It will be here at my home at 10am until whenever!! Hope everyone can come and let Jared and Betsy know how happy and blessed our family is to have a new addition....
Hope to see you then...
Love,
Kittie
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Hello everyone in Crosbyton!
Shavonne thanks so much for posting to my blog. It's so good to see your comments on there. I am right about 6 months now and still feeling good. We are going to birthing classes on Thursdays nights. Pretty funny to see Jared's face. Probably a little bit more information than he wants. We are looking forward to the 17th and seeing everyone that week end. Take care everyone. Love to all!
Betsy
Shavonne thanks so much for posting to my blog. It's so good to see your comments on there. I am right about 6 months now and still feeling good. We are going to birthing classes on Thursdays nights. Pretty funny to see Jared's face. Probably a little bit more information than he wants. We are looking forward to the 17th and seeing everyone that week end. Take care everyone. Love to all!
Betsy
Saturday, November 3, 2007
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