First "Smile"?

Our precious granddaughter looks very happy to be here and safe in Mommy's arms.

Proud Papa

After giving her her first bath, proud Dad Ethan cradles his new baby girl.

Happy New Mom

Here is Evelyn's beautiful Mommy, Kelly, just after the birth of her daughter. 

The Next Generation Begins

This is Evelyn Marie Vuris Lowry, born 10/19/07 at 6:36 p.m. at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California.  She was born by Caesarian section and weighs 8 pounds, 6 ounces and is 21 inches long. She is a strong, healthy baby, and she was about an hour old when this was taken on Dad's iPhone.

"Hi, World!  What's goin' on here?"

Last Bunch of Party Photos!

Big Bro and Little Bro

Hostess Kelly and gal pals (With Dog)

Post party party: E, Henry, Mike, Mildred

Two big cuties

Ethan enjoys a "cool" present

More Party Photos

Almost Mama Erin

Two of Ethan's great gifts

First piece of a table saw from Bro Mike

Amazing hostess Kelly, Monique, Eric, et al

We hear this is a teaser for the groom's cake!

More Party Photos

Melissa, Janna, Shelley and Dennis

Dennis, Birthday Boy, and Almost Daddy Mark


Surprise!

Neal, Meghen, Everitt, Kelly and Mildred

Our lovely hostess, Mildred

Mike in Austin & Ethan's surprise 30th birthday party

Mike and John await the guest of honor

Two handsome dudes (says Mom)!

(Previous: a stop for Tex Mex on the way home from Dallas)

One of those beers is mine, big Tom!

Waitin' for Ethan to arrive

Family Xmas O4, Part I

We had a special treat this year. Not only were Mom and Dad able to come down (Ethan flew up and drove them), but Libby had a guest from China, her former pupil from many years ago. Of course Mel and Ron and family were here too, and we had a very enjoyable few days together.

Spa Time

Mama Papa and Michael discuss various issues

Spa Time Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Morning Hug

Aunt Mel and #1 Nephew

Morning Hug Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Teacher and Student

(50 years ago in China, that is) Libby and Nian Sun

Teacher and Student Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Girls Giggle

Mel and Mom share a good one

Girls Giggle Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Looking Happy

Sweethearts Kelly and Ethan

Looking Happy Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

I Just Love Jewelry!

Alaire models gift from Lotta

I Just Love Jewelry! Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Simple Gift

Mom and Dad got Ethan a hubcap

Simple Gift Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Taking It Easy

Presents opened, Michael and Ron relax

Taking It Easy Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

The Ladies

The Chinese silk scarf givers (Libby and Nian Sun) and recipients (Mel, Kelly, Alaire and Etha

The Ladies Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

An Authentic Chinese Dish

Nian sun cooked, and Mark, Mel, Mom and Michael enjoyed

An Authentic Chinese Dish Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Kitchen Crew

Michael and Hayden help out

Kitchen Crew Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Dancing Queens

Mama Mama and Elle

Dancing Queens Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Party's over!

Two cute reheads, Mel and Drew

Party's over! Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Quick Trip to Aspen

Tom and I flew to Aspen for 5 glorious autumn days. We had a condo right on the Roaring Fork, and one day the neighborhood was abuzz about the bear who had come up the river during the night looking for food. (Sadly, a late frost killed many berries, and 75% of the new cubs born this year are not expected to have put on enough weight to survive hibernation.) We had never been to Aspen at this time of year, and we were thrilled by the beauty of the turning leaves. We went to some of our usual haunts - Richmond Hill Road, Taylor Pass, Express Creek Road, Hagerman Pass, Independence Pass and Leadville. Of course an entire day was spent at the Bells and Maroon Lake. We also drove up to Montezuma Basin via Ashcroft and Pearl Pass Road. An exciting event was the thunderstorm (with sleet) which hit just as we reached the top of Taylor Pass.

Tom at Independence town site

Just below Independence Pass Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Torquoise Lake from Hagerman Pass Road

Near the Tunnel Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Fryingpan River valley

Fall Colors Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Dinner at the condo

Sounds of the Roaring Fork Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Early morning at Maroon Lake

Clear water Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.

Late afternoon, Maroon Bells

Evening light Originally uploaded by Alaire Lowry.