Krispy Kreme

Quick stop at Krispy Kreme on our way to Torrance last night. As you may notice, Ryan's not wearing his glasses, since he has new contact :)

Ryan's Eye Appt

The appointment we have waited for so long was today... Ryan has been asking for contact lenses for over a year now. Today, Ryan was hoping to get new contact lenses. The appointment started off well, he got his eyes checked and the contacts placed in...however, the Dr. expected him to know how to do it himself before leaving the office...he went in to the exam room so he could learn how to place them in and how to remove them! That didn't go as well. Ryan's eyes were very red from trying and he was a bit disappointed...well maybe more than just a bit! We'll be back next week to try again!

Catching Up

I'd like to catch-up and share some great things that have been happening in our lives. I've had this post started for weeks, but am just now getting around to finishing and posting it...It's been a draft since March 28th and today is April 15th....better late than never, right?!!

This past month has been very busy with kids, school, and the start of my own business. I'm realizing I haven't had much time for my blog :-( so sorry, since I love updating everyone on what's going on with The Rowells!

Well, I have 12 weeks left of school (since I started this post, now I have 10 weeks left ...graduation is on June 13th. I do plan on attending my graduation, that's part of the reward, right!?

Well, in the last few months I've decided to start my own business. I'm working with a company that helps families achieve their financial goals...getting out of debt (which saves families a significant amount of money not having to pay additional interest), showing families how to pay off their mortgage 5 to 10 yrs sooner, getting properly protected, planning for their childrens college education, and having a plan for retirement. It's amazing how we can spend more time on planning for a single vacation and forget or overlook putting that much thought on our plan for the future! If you'd like more information and are looking to reach your financial dreams & goals give me a call 562-572-1655 or email me at marirowell@hotmail.com If you are looking for extra part/full time income, this is also a great opportunity.

Below, we are pictured with a self-made millionaire couple (there were many in the conference we attended). We were honored in being able to hear them speak and train on building our business.


Now, on to the kids & family....
Korbin has been potty training for the last few months and is doing really good. He likes to wears chonies and big boy training pants. In the beginning he had several accidents but is now learning to "hold it" and make it to the potty.


Ryan has been off for almost 4 weeks now on Spring Break and has enjoyed being home, hanging out in the back yard, playing in the dirt with his army guys. He attends a year-round school, but that's getting ready to change since we are moving :-)

Meagan has a reborn thinking of the term "looking girlie & still be cute." She's all into fashion and has been putting together adorable outfits and hairstyles.


And on to our exciting news... We are moving this coming weekend to a cute 3 bedroom house with a pool... I get the keys tomorrow, Thursday, April 16th, and we move on Friday. We are so excited. We'll be down the street from the church!!

Ryan's Kodak Moment

All about Ryan ...

Class Medic

A few days ago Ryan was asking me for Band-Aids when he should have been getting ready for bed.

I'm like, "what do you need a band-aid for?!"

He explained to me...Mommy, I'm the Medic for my class and I pass out band-aids to the kids that need them. (His supply was gone and needed to re-stock.) I guess he's going to follow after his Daddy's footsteps since Jason has always been in the medical field.


Ryan... Class Medic