First Day of Preschool

It was a very special day for the youngest boy in the Beckman family. Bobby started preschool. He was excited and could not wait to meet his new friends. He told me to not be nervous. Thanks, Aunt Emily for helping pick out my first day of school outfit. I look really cool.

He wanted to carry his new spider man lunchbox into school. He kept telling everyone to look at it because the picture changes.
After I signed him in, he run to the the cars and trucks. He was to busy to give me a hug
good-bye but he did let me take one more picture.

Here is his first piece of school work. When I asked him about his favorite part of the day, he said playground time. No surprise from little athletic boy.

As for me, a few tears did fall as I left the school. I can't believe my little boy is going up.

Leslie seemed as happy as ever when I picked her up from the babysitter and she smiled at Bobby when she got in the car. Bobby reached out for her and squeezed her hand. They did miss each other a little bit.

The Kids

Over the last several weeks, I have been smiling every time I see Bobby and Leslie playing together. They seem to enjoy each other more and more. It is so cute to hear them laugh together. It reminds me so much of my relationship with my brothers and sister.

Yummy, chalk. She'll put anything in her mouth.

Bobby has recently started to love books. We have to read 3 or 4 each night. Thanks Aunt Liz for helping Mommy last week and reading to me.

Happy Birthday, Leslie Rose!!

On August 8, 2008 we were blessed with sweet little Leslie Rose. She has brought balance to the family and joy and love to all. Happy Birthday to our little flower. We love you very much.

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Happy Birthday, little sister. I love you!! - Bobby

Summer Fun !!!

It has been a very busy and fun summer. The kids have kept me on my toes and laughing every day. It is sad to think that I go back to work soon. Here are some of the best pictures and memories from June and July.Leslie and Great-Grandma Pat in Chicago

Great Papa and Bobby

While in Chicago the kids and I made stop in Park Forest to see Jason's grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Leslie loved them all and Bobby liked being spoiled by Aunt Beth.


The Joy of my Heart

Last Saturday, we helped my Dad with some of summer homework as he prepares to be ordained a deacon in the church in February.

Here is Leslie with her Godparents.

Here is Papa and Leslie after he practiced a baptism starring Leslie as the baby to be baptized.

Here my favorite picture of Bobby this summer. It is getting harder to get him to smile at the camera.

Leslie is going to miss the pool when the summer ends. She loves being in the pool.

Splash Park in Booneville

My cousin and his wife told my brother about this great free splash park where the kids could play. Here is Bobby running through the water.
Thanks, Gege for being an awesome nanny for the Beckman kids.

Leslie loved sitting on the frog and playing with the water coming out of the mouth.

Bobby loved it too.

Hi Daddy, we miss you!!!

Meet the Girls Tour

The kids and I are in Evansville for the first leg of our trip. My brother and I are introducing our girls to extended family. Natalie and Leslie are so cute and are really enjoying meeting everyone.
I have not started taking pictures but I will post a bunch when we get home.

In other news, today is our 9th Wedding Anniversary. Jason, thank you for 9 wonderful years and our two beautiful children. Our wedding day was a blessed and very exciting day. I will always remember your bright smile as I walked down the aisle. I love you very much and hope you like the gift I left for you.

Busy, Busy and the Mall...What?

We started off this busy day by visiting Great-Grandpop. He is recovering from a recent fall and hopes to go home soon after some more rehab. He looked great and has not lost his sense of humor. He told us three really funny jokes. Bobby loved visiting him because he got to watch the birds, play the piano, and eat warm cookies and muffins.

Our next stop on our busy day was Discover Mills Mall. What, the mall. Some of you may not know that I am not a big shopper and try to limit my visits to the mall. I average about 2 to 3 visits a year. So, why would I choose to take the whole family with me. I had a haircut scheduled for today and did not have time to take the family home before the appointment. Jason and the kids hung out in the Bass Pro Shop while I got my haircut. Then we had lunch as a family and rode the carousel. I did do some shoe shopping for the kids. My new favorite find is the CROCS outlet. Below is a short video of Bobby riding the train. He is growing up so fast. Last year he would not ride alone.

Picnic Time!!!

On Sunday we went to Stone Mountain Park for a picnic and the Laser Show. We had wonderful time with Uncle Matt, Aunt Christy, Drew and Natalie. Gege was a big help playing with all the kids. Best Buddies!!!

Our Cheerios Monster

Leslie loved the Laser Show for about 10 minutes and then she fell asleep.

My Beach Babies

We spent last week in Delray Beach for our annual summer visit to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Great-Grandmommy with the kids. We were all there together for one day and then she had to go home to Chicago. It was great to see her and introduce her to Leslie.Leslie loved being in the pool.

Watch out, Mommy!!!

The boys loved digging a big hole at the beach.

Leslie's introduction to the ocean. She liked better being held deeper in the water.
She spent lots of time under the umbrella playing and sleeping. She is the 1st grandchild to nap on the beach.

Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa for a great time. We all ready miss you!!!

May Madness

May has been a very busy month for us. It started with a visit from Grandma and Grandpa for Mother's Day weekend. Thanks for coming to see us.

Leslie and her grandmothers

On May 16th we walked in the Atlanta Great Strides Walk to raise money for CF. Our team raised $6,000. Way to Go, Elena's Heroes. It is not to late to donate. The team will be collecting money until the end of the year.

On May 20th, I went to meet the newest member of the Rempe clan.

Daphne is so cute.

It was also the last day of school. Wahoo!!! Summer is here.
We spent the weekend at the lake with some of my family. Above is the view from our cabin.

Liz and Spencer on the front porch swing.

Daddy's girls, check out the awesome sunset.

Leslie loved riding on the boat.

Mommy's Boys

Last summer, Bobby and I did not ride on the jet ski. I was pregnant with Leslie and

Bobby was afraid. We could not wait to go for our first ride this season. Bobby loved when we got splashed with the water.

A hard day on the jet ski = A nap.