The Beckman Family: January 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015

In Loving Memory

Yesterday we said goodbye to our wonderful, precious Granny Mary. My children were all so blessed to know their Great-Grandmother, and she loved them dearly. We will all miss her every single day. Just wanted to share some of my favorite photos and memories with her. Love you always, Granny.

Christmas 2005

Easter 2006

My wedding day, June 2007

Loving on Carter, May 2009

Granny and Carter, Thanksgiving 2009

Baby shower for Ella, August 2011

Loving on Ella, October 2011

Four generations. Ella's 1st birthday, October 2012

Christmas 2012

Love this! May 2013

Granny loving on Cole, November 2014

Last Christmas with our beloved Granny, Christmas 2014

Christmas 2014

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Cole at 4 months

Cole is 4 months old as of earlier this week! Wow, the time has flown. I love this age that he's at right now so much.... smiles, giggles, lots of love, sleeping good, not yet mobile, and little sparks of his personality coming through. So fun.

He continues to be such a good, easy going baby. He's truly happy in all circumstances. He giggles on command, smiles at everyone all the time, and makes everyone fall in love with his dimples. He loves to lay and kick on the floor, and is enjoying tummy time more and more. He's able to roll both ways, but mostly is just happy to lay on his back. He's grabbing toys now and putting them to his mouth. Also, his hands.... he's found them and loves them! He occasionally sucks his thumb, but is mostly a paci baby. He LOVES to look in the mirror at himself, and looking at other babies in general, in person or at pictures. We've also had some nice weather lately, and he's really enjoyed being outside in the stroller, on a blanket, or just being held and watching the entertainment of all the big kids at the park.

He has made the transition to sleeping in his room now, so we've got a full house upstairs at night time! Sometimes it's hard for me to believe that we've filled every bedroom up with perfect and precious kiddos.

I took him to his 4 month well check yesterday where he got a straight-A report card from Dr. Nail. He weighs 13 lbs, 15oz and is 25 1/3 inches long. Coincidentally, I looked at Carter's 4 month stats, and both boys weighed exactly the same at 4 months. Carter was just a tad longer than Cole, and Ella was 14 lbs, even, but almost 2 inches shorter. So interesting!

Here is my chunky, happy boy in the doctor's office.

That smile and those chubby legs!!

Cole did have to get 2 shots. This is shot aftermath. Snuggles with a tired/achy/pitiful baby boy.

(awwww, the baby band-aid on his thigh!)

Happy 4 months, big boy! We continue to be grateful for you, your sweet disposition, and most importantly, your good health! You are a blessing!!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Cole's New Room

Now that Cole's room is 99% complete, I guess I should post pictures! Everything's pretty simple, but I love how it came together.

Love these prints hanging above his crib!

I say it's 99% done because it's missing one thing, a baby! We have yet to transition him into his room, but that is happening in the next week or so, so wish us luck!!

Monday, January 12, 2015

Daily Life - November & December

We've been getting back in the swing of things after the holidays these last couple of weeks, and now that we're mostly back to normal routine here, I finally have some time to sort through pictures from November and December. Most are cell phone pictures, but they capture our daily life nicely, and I love that! Prepare yourself for 5 million pictures! :)

Cole's first time in the Bumbo seat at about 6 weeks old.

Starting to get those big smiles!

He loved this position and looking around!

Happy boy :)

Ella enjoying a day at Urban Air

Every now and then I blow dry Ella's hair and you can really see how long it is when it's straightened. Wow! So pretty!

Love my boys.

Morning snuggles

The fireplace had been running and it was still putting off so much warmth.... what a perfect spot to snooze!!

Roasting marshmallows in the fireplace!

Big boy just watching every move they make.

Mmmm-mmm.

We have all battled allergies, sinus issues, and colds these last few months. Ella had to miss one day of school, I know she didn't feel good!!

Bundled babies!

Cheering on the Cowboys!

Happy boy after he slept through the night for the first time. This was when he was about 8 weeks old.

Enjoying lunch outside over Thanksgiving break.

Cole fell asleep nursing and Carter snuggled up to us while watching TV.

Sleepy smiles.... and that dimple!

Bedtime fun with big sis!

He was so happy on this particular night!

3 going on 13

Carter's obsession with writing and drawing continues.

One of his many creative expressions :)

Ella pushing her baby stroller around the house in my boots.

Sleeping (and warm!) Target shopping buddy.

Love that little booty

Cutie

Cole and his friend Grace. Cole was about 9 weeks, and Grace about 2 weeks old here.

Look at her stretch! (She's wearing an Ella hand-me-down, too, love it!)

Just talking to each other

Good morning beautiful!

Playing babies with Cole, ha!

Sweet helpers (when they're not fighting over him)

Cole likes to ride facing the front now that he has good head control. This was one day when we walked to get Carter from school.

I swear, I think Ella pretended to be Mary just about the entire month of December. Complete with Mary costume!

So many sweet brother pictures.

Loving on my boy.

Now this girl really is my Target shopping buddy. It's her favorite place!

Cole was definitely over the shopping on this particular day, and Ella helped keep him happy through the check out line. Sweet girl.

Happy kiddos!

Love me some Cole kisses.

Both in camo pants, on accident!

Cutie watching me cook dinner.

Cutie helping me make cookies that we took to the fire station.

Cole's turn with the yucky stuff. I was in Ella's bathroom with him letting the hot shower create a steam room..... basically was dying in that sauna. But anything to help!