Saturday, June 25, 2011

Who Am I?

I got the splints taken out of my nose (they were HUGE), I drove to Provo with my parents and sister, they helped me move into the dorm (it took 1 hour tops), we played in Provo, I said good bye (well, they did), I started school at BYU,... 

WHO AM I?
A picture opportunity that Scott could not pass up!

Scott and Monson's room - not a great picture, but the only one they'd let me take!





I try and fix things to please my kids, no matter the cost, no matter the danger...
WHO AM I?
The basketball net out the dorm window was not acceptable--Cowleys provided, Jay fixed.  
The campus police stopped to look, a little concerned that he might get hurt (he was pretty secure on top of a CAR!) and told Jay that they "don't normally allow people to drive vehicles on the court, but since he was improving the place, they'd let it slide this time."  How kind...!

I love my new grass!  I love colors in my house and out!  I love when the wind stops blowing quite so hard (for a day), getting mail, the song of the day and when my family visits!


WHO AM I? 

I love family time!  Family Traditions!  Visiting Family!  and pictures - even if they don't turn out as perfect as the moment...and I don't like having my children grow up and leave me!
WHO AM I?
Monson Cowley, Amy, Scott, Taralynn and Kory!


After moving each of our kids into their dorm room we have taken a drive up the canyon to Sundance - for lunch and to enjoy the BEAUTY of this place we are leaving them at!
I love visiting Taralynn and Kory! Their home is beautiful!  And they always seem to like it when we visit!
We always try to see family in Provo and Idaho.  This trip we got to eat dinner with Austin and Monica at one of my favorite Idaho spots Gator Jacks!  Missed seeing Katie and Ashton this time (they were moving into a new place and had Ashton's family visiting) and Nathan (he was busy getting ready to leave for NY!)  Next time!
I love basking in the sun!  Visiting friends in Provo and Idaho (but seldom take pictures)!  Helping my brothers grow up smart and happy, just like me!  Running with my Mom, and being spoiled by my Dad!
WHO AM I?

I love having a yard! and a garden!
WHO AM I?
Kory got to mow his lawn for the FIRST TIME this week...
and is very attentive to his garden, trees, plants...and his wife!
I didn't get to go on the trip to Utah.  I was HUSTLING at basketball camp!  Got the Hustle Award...and had a birthday!  (15 years old!!)
 WHO AM I?

I hope your summer is going GREAT!  

Love,
Lori

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

WHERE IS SCOTT GOING?



TO SEMINARY GRADUATION!  


Congrats to him and to all the ward graduates!  What a great group of youth!  
The day after graduation Scott was looking through a Family History book and found one of Jay's seminary report cards.  His comment, "this sure would have been useful information sooner."  
Let's just say, Scott's attendance in seminary was OUTSTANDING!  I am so proud of him!




TO SOMEBURROS BEFORE GRADUATION 
WITH THE OTHER ALLENS AND GRANDPARENTS...




Scott's favorite place to eat!  
This is one thing he will miss when you goes away to school!




TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION!


A graduate from Mt. View High School - the yellow tassel represents a 3.5 GPA or higher!




THE MORNING AFTER GRADUATION...
TO TAKE THE PRACTICAL PORTION OF THE PILOT'S LICENSE!  JUST ONE MORE FLIGHT TO GO AND HE WILL BE A PILOT!  CRAZY!


TO SPEAK WITH OTHER WARD GRADUATES IN SACRAMENT MEETING.  SCOTT DID FANTASTIC - USING THE ANALOGY OF BECOMING A PILOT, WITH THE HELP OF GOOD INSTRUCTORS UNTIL GIVEN THE TURN TO SOLO AND DO WHAT HE'D BEEN TAUGHT ON HIS OWN.  HE WILL LEAVE US SOON - TO SOLO IN LIFE!  WE ARE PROUD OF HIM AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHERE HE SOARS TO!


TO STRAWBERRY AND FOSSIL SPRINGS - ONE OF HIS FAVORITE PLACES ON EARTH!

With Dad, Jason and friends!  
The higher the cliff, the funner the fall!  They had a blast! 

then...
TO SURGERY!  
(for pictures of this you can see his facebook) 
He is recovering nicely!  But it hasn't been easy.

Scott has had busy season!  He leaves a week from tomorrow to go to BYU in Provo!  I can't believe it. 
Family is the most important - love them in every season of life!  I'm grateful I have mine for eternity!

love,
Lori