The Bowens Bunch

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Happy Birthday, America!!

On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and democracy was born.
Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.

We celebrated our country's 236th birthday our FAVORITE way . . . FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD, & FUN!!

The Bowens Boys are always so FESTIVE!!

(They get it from their mama . . . )

My parents' place out in the country -

so beautiful, so peaceful

(where many of our summer family gatherings are held)

The grilling station . . .

. . . being manned by the men!

Hamburgers? Check.

Fish? Check.

Hushpuppies? Check.

Hotdogs? Check.

Not shown are the ribs, pork, wings, salad, baked beans, potato salad, fruit salad, slaw, corn on the cob, etc. etc. etc.

Yummy!!!

The Spread

Whose plates are these???

Hee hee hee

Nothing like a rib . . .

Dessert time!!

Homemade ice cream & sherbet

Strawberry pretzel salad (one of my faves!!),

plus ice cream toppings

Festive Toes!

Can you guess which belong to me???

Fun Day. Fun Times.

Glad we got to celebrate our country with good eats

& great company!

Happy Birthday, America!!

They're Engaged!!

During our 4th of July festivities, came a big surprise!!
My future brother-in-law, Gavin, proposed to
my youngest sis, Kosh.
It was a beautiful moment, included a gorgeous ring, & happened with them surrounded by our entire family.
I took a couple pics & caught the proposal on video!

Congrats to Kosh & Gavin!!!

We love you!!!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Monday Fun Day

We came to North Alabama Saturday evening so that Tim could speak at the Men's Day program at my parents' church on Sunday.
It was an awesome program & Tim did a fabulous job - EVERYONE said so!!

Since the 4th is also this week, we decided to stay all week & enjoy some time away from home & with family.
We made Monday into a Fun Day...
We started the day with a visit to the dentist
(I know, not fun, but it was a great, cavity free trip!).
Then we visited my grandparents in Courtland,
met my parents at their other place out in the country to do a lil working & playing (& some of us had to do schoolwork),
& visited with Tim's parents in Florence.
We headed back to Decatur (where it's greater) after a busy day.
Whew!! Fun Day. Fun Times.

**So sad I didn't get any pics in Courtland at my grandparents' house!!

I missed most of the action because I was catching up on some much needed sleep. . .

I promise to do better next time!!**

"I'm Pa G!"

Ahh, the mister!

My poor child got stung by a wasp! :(

I can't believe my hubby was taking a break

while I was working so hard . . .

(hee hee hee)

Visiting the horsies out by the fence

My guys :)

Aaannnddd, back to the mister!

This child LOVES that mist!!

The old folks know how to relax . . .

Entertainment by Niyah & Tanner

This concert lasted for hours . . .

. . . and hours . . .

Take a listen!

A mean game of UNO!!

Smilin' with Paw Paw

Trussville Play Station

Our church youth group had a fun outing to Trussville Play Station last Thursday.
They played games, skated, & ate pizza (Tanner's fave)!!
Since I have been pretty slammed with grad school work all summer, I had to miss out on this little outing. ;(
So, dad was in charge . . . of the boys & the pics!!
Here are some of the fab shots he got...