Christmas Snow

Christmas has come and went now, but the snow I think will be sticking around for a long time. We had a great Christmas this year. I'm not a big Christmas person but having Carson has changed that. She makes everything funner. Christmas Eve we headed to Peru to do the Becker side Christmas. Debbie made some great food and Jeff's cousin's and grandparents came over to open presents. Then we headed to Jeff's uncle's house to see the rest of the family and Carson and Isabella got to play together. It was a great time and Carson was such a trooper she had only gotten a hour nap and didn't go to bed until we left about 10:30pm.

We also got to skype Jason and Chaille and watch Ava open up some presents.

Then Santa came Christmas morning. Carson's favorite gift was her Dora chair. She sat in it and opened the rest of her gifts. Yogi also likes his new bed. We headed to Glasford later in the day and braved the weather. It actually wasn't to bad. We had a blast at Aunt Debi's house. When we were kids the house we knew we would have a blast at was Aunt Debi's house and nothing has changed. The kids have so much fun there and Aunt Debi always has fun things for them to do. The adults have toys to play with too. hahaha!

Then the major snow came and then it was time to get outside and let Carson really play in it for the first time. Last year she was to little to understand what was going on but we though this year she would get into it. She didn't like it at first but after a nap and lunch we took her back out and she loved it. Enjoy the pictures!

Carson in her Christmas outfit ready to head to Glasford
Carson and Josie getting spun around at aunt Debi's. Like I said the fun house.
Carson and daddy ready to go play in the snowDaddy showing Carson how to eat the snow.
Round twoMommy and Carson playing in the snow

Carson swingingCarson on her new 4 wheeler from cousin Ava.

Christmas weekend

This last weekend was full of Christmas fun. Our household has been a little on the ill side but got better for the Christmas joy. Saturday we had the Butler side Christmas I believe there was 35 or so people there. There was 7 kids under the age of 3. So that just explains how much fun we had. There was no major fights and all the kids seemed to get along so that was good.

Then Sunday we had Christmas at our house with my mom and sisters, and there kids. It was so great to have everyone together. The kids just played with all the toy's and us adults enjoyed a little conversation. It was great to see everyone open there gifts. Right now I would have to say Reese is the best to watch. Her eyes get so big when she really like a gift. Carson and Boh really don't know what is going on so they just basically went off on there own to play. Bella being 10 and all basically already knows what she is getting but still has a good time.

It is great to spend time with the family during the holiday season.

Carson at Grandma Madge's with her antlers areThe family Carson and Boh looking out at the lightsBoh and Bella playing with the ball popper
Reese ready to open presents
Yogi ready to enjoy family time and the kids.

What we are thankful for.

Thanksgiving has come and gone with much joy and eating. Here at the Becker household had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all the wonderful family we have, every ones healthy, and the time we get to spend together. Jeff and I are very thankful for our wonderful daughter and the joy she has brought to our lives. This year for Thanksgiving we ventured off to Glasford to my aunt Debbie's where fun was had by all. We have so many little kids the house is filled with laughter and yelling at the kids to share. lol!! Everyone had a great time. Then we headed to Bartonville to my Grandma Madge's house. If you thought there was a lot of kids at aunt Debbie's you should see all the commotion at Madge's house. I swear our family has enough little kids to fill a warehouse. It is fun though. Both sides of the family talk about how it reminds them of when we were all kids. For a while there were no little kids then we all started reproducing and boom kids galore now.

Then Friday Tori and I braved the black Friday madness. We were in line at Target at 3:30am needing to get a very special gift for Reese and we got it. It was crazy, fun and exciting all in one.

Then later in the morning we went to see Sarah my step niece in the Santa parade she was cheering for Dunlap she did great. All the kids were there and were wonderful. Here are some pictures of the exciting day.

Mandy and Carson partying at Grandma Madge's for ThanksgivingCarson loved to lick the outside of Mimi's wine glass.All bundled up for the Santa ParadeThe kids at the Parade minus Reese I think she was sitting on the curb with her momCarson being a good girl sitting on my lap watching the parade.

next holiday

Ok we are on to the next holiday's. I know people start celebrating Christmas was to early, but this year we are joining in on the early celebration. Jeff has our lights up and we have already done some Christmas activities. With the little boy in Washington sick it just seems like we need to enjoy every second we have with Carson and our family. We have went to the Junction City Christmas walk which there they had a huge life size Santa that Carson loved even though in the picture she looks scared of it. Lets hope she does ok with the real life Santa when it comes time. Plus our little Reese turned 3 and her birthday party was this last weekend which was a blast and the kids had so much fun. I cannot believe how big she is getting. I remember the day she was born when Shaun held her up to show us I remember thinking "she looks just like Shaun" man was I right. know it is just three short years later. It kind of makes me sad how fast they grow up.

Jeff and I did adventure on our own to go see the Tran Siberian Orchestra. We had a great evening out to dinner and the show was great. I really recommend it to everyone to get into the Christmas spirit.

We have lots coming up with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner. I have the Friday after Thanksgiving off so Black Friday shopping her I come.

Carson in her Thanksgiving pj's.The big Santa that Carson loved even though it doesn't look like it.Carson stylingReady for some outside funCarson and Reese playing in the toy chestReese and her mommy on her third birthdayWho needs toys when you have a ramp.

Halloween

Halloween has came and went with much excitement. Pop Ed is 55 now and getting younger by the minute. I swear that man has the energy of a 15mos old. Also Pop Ed and Grandma Kathy's 15 year anniversary was today, which we wished them a happy anniversary since we were at there house well past midnight Saturday. It was a very busy holiday weekend. Friday night we went to Heather and Erik to carve pumpkins and Saturday night was the big birthday bash. I never knew the crazy party would be thrown by my father and Kathy. Wait I can totally believe that. lol. We had so much fun and the costume's were great and the food was awesome. The house was decorated top notch and everyone had a blast. I got two to three hours of sleep if that tells you anything. Halloween was also my cousin Maddie's birthday she turned 9. Her birthday party was the weekend before at the bowling alley in our church basement. it was so much fun Carson actually enjoyed watching the bowlers. We also adventured to the wild life no so scary party last Friday which was great. Carson really enjoys the train ride there. We will be going in Nov for the Polar Express night they have there. Here are so pictures of all our adventures this month.

I also want to commend everyone on there costume for Pop Ed's party. Everyone looked so great.

One last thing Carson has moved into the toddler room at daycare. She eats a big girl table and sleeps on a cot. She is getting so big.

Our family at Wild Life Prairie ParkCarson posing next to the pumpkins we carved.Maddie and Carson at Maddie's 9th birthday party.I took Friday the 30th off and took Carson and Bella trick or treating at Mandy and I's work.Isabella and Carson painting there pumpkins.Dad and Kathy all dressed up for the party.The Adam's Family Learch (wes), Wednesday (Linz), Uncle Fester (chuck), Cousin It (lori), Grandma (Beevo), Mortisha (mandy), Gomez (Dave).

15mos

Carson is 15mos old and getting bigger everyday. She doesn't really say much, but a few words comes out now and then. We went to the doctor today and Carson hates it. As soon as we get in the room she starts screaming like someone is ripping her limbs off. I during this commotion go into hysterical laughing fit. I'm sure the doctors office just loves when we come. I just find it funny that Carson gets so upset when all the doctor is doing is listen to her heart beat. She just really doesn't like people touching her. I say this all the time but Carson is just like her daddy tall and skinny. Also Carson's head is still huge like every other kid in the family.

Weight 21pounds 12ounces 33% she has actually went down in her weight percent but she is a lot more active then she use to be.

Height 31.5 inches 82% the same as always

and lets just say her had is in the 98% where it always is.

The doctor didn't seem concerned about the percentage of her weight going down. Carson eats like a horse so I'm sure it will go back up by her 18mos check up. I think she just went through a growth spurt so that could also be the cause.

Other than that she is developing right on schedule. Here are so pictures of her on her actually 15mos birthday. I have decided we need to celebrate her birthday on a monthly basis. Life is to short not too.

Carson all dressed up to come eat lunch with mommy at work. Don't you love the barretteCarson at the Rivermen game in the suite we got.Boh, Uncle Shauno, and Carson after the game. The kids and adults had a blast.

Thank You

I will be keeping the blog. Thanks to all my friends and family that either commented or emailed me. I will be posting pictures soon of Carson's 15mos check up.

this blog

Just a quick question does anyone still read this blog. If you do please send me a little comment connected to this post. I was just wondering because with facebook now a lot of people are just looking at that and not coming to the site. So if people are still coming to here to see Carson grow like a weed on daily basis I will keep it going. So just let me know. Thanks Hugs and Kisses.

Halloween is coming

I don't know where the time goes. I know everyone says it but it is true time flies and kids grow up fast. I cannot believe it is already October and Halloween is right around the corner. Halloween of course is a big deal to us because it is Pop Ed's birthday and this year he will be 55. Can you believe it. He has always wanted to a costume party and this year with his birthday falling on a Saturday it is on. Carson looks so cute in her Halloween costume nothing to win a prize at the Glasford parade, but enough that people will say "oh how cute is she". I have realized with having a child it is like living your childhood all over again. i get way more excited about holiday's not that we have had Carson and it is even funnier as she gets older.

Carson is getting so big these days. she is almost 15mos now and will be going in the toddler room at daycare. So when I'm off for my 6 days during Thanksgiving Jeff and I will be tackling the taking away of the pacifier. I know this is a going to be a challenge. After she turned one there was no more bottles except at night. Then about a month ago i took away the night time bottle. So no more bottles, but that pacifier is still her best friend. Actually she only gets it during naps and at night, but still she loves that thing when she has it. I had mine until i was four years old and Jeff says no way is that going to happen. Well we'll see how tired we are when she will be up screaming for hours wanting it. I guess if it doesn't go well we can do it during Christmas. I just don't want to do it when i have to go to work the next day in case i get no sleep. I read that Brent and Jenny are trying to do the same with Josie. Maybe i should wait and see how it goes for them. Maybe they will have a few tips for me. wish us luck.

Other than that nothing much is going on. Jeff is still doing wonderful at school. he is stressing out this week because he has two big test, but I'm sure he will do great. We will be buying some pumpkins to carve this week. I know I'm getting so grown up. i use to hate doing things for the holiday's and now I'm am having Christmas at my house for my mom and sisters and we are putting up a tree. Well I'll share some pictures of Carson and our fall activities we have been doing.

Carson playing in the car before going to the Peoria day surgery party.Carson all bundled up. doesn't she look happy. lolthe family getting ready to watch the Bear's game. If Carson's on my lap yogi has to be on my lap.Carson in her little Tommy skirt before it got butt ass cold out.mommy and Carson Getting ready for a weiner roast. Carson loves hat would wear them all day if i let her.Trick or Treat doesn't she look adorable. i couldn't stop laughing.

where has fall gone

The weather is changing and there is nothing we can do. I do have to say that I am enjoying the cooler weather but it can just stay right here for the rest of the year. It doesn't seem like long again we put away Carson's winter clothes now we are putting her summer clothes up. The Becker household has been busy lately. We have been going to festivals, birthday parties, and dog parks. This last weekend we had Carson's cousin Isabella's 1st birthday party. It was a great day nice weather and Carson had a blast playing with the new toys Isabella got. Then on Tuesday we took the kids to the Bradley dog park, which at first Carson seemed to love way more than Yogi. Then Yogi got use to the surroundings and ended up running around. We did have to leave after about 30mins, because I forgot Carson's coat and Yogi decided he would act like a big tough dog and try to fight a Pit Bull. I wonder who would win that match. The sad thing is our wonderful little Yogi started the fight and the Pit Bull just look at him like "really you are 10plds and fluffy".

The month of October is very busy for us. We have the Peoria Day Surgery Party, Spoon River Drive, and my Dad's birthday. So stay tune for some pictures to come on our fun festivities.

Fall

The weather is changing and it is getting colder as we speak. We have been doing a lot of fun things since the weather is getting great out. We have been to all the festival in the tri county area marigold, pumpkin, canton. I got some really cute bows for Carson at the marigold festival. then we took Bella and Carson to the pumpkin festival and they had a blast. Bella say some friends and they rode rides together. Then we took Carson to Canton to there carnival with the Murphy and butler family. I took Carson the on carousel and she liked it the first time, but screamed the last time we went, and Jeff took her down the big slide. Then we had a wonderful birthday dinner at double A's for Grandma Kathy's birthday. The weather has been so nice outside is the place to be. Carson and I played with chalk for the first time the other night while daddy was at school. She loved it didn't do much drawing but hugged the chalk a lot and throw it on the floor.

Since it was rainy the last few days we stayed inside and did some coloring. For Carson's 1st birthday my mom gave Carson the rocking chair that was mine when i was a little girl, and Carson just sat in it and read her book and listen to music it was so cute.

Bella and Carson at the Pumpkin FestivalCarson playing outside with her chalkI just think she looks cute in the outfitCarson sitting in her (my) chair listening to musicCarson loves reading her books.Once she learned to sit in the chair she kept sitting in it. So she thought she would read a book while sitting in it.

on the mend

I think it is safe to say that Carson is feeling all better. Here on some pictures of Carson is her Illinois Jersey and Bears Jersey. Hope you enjoy.
Go Illinoisyogi and Carson all about the Bears