Life in the Fast Lane: May 2009

Happy One Year Old Birthday Beckem

Many great family and friends showed up for the party. Thanks everyone for making this day so special and memorable for all of us. Beckem is a lucky boy and he loves you all very much!

Kennadi wearing her cute dress with poka dots to match the balloons at the party.

Beckem's tired, talented and proud mom. At the end of the party, everyone had such a great time. Where is Tyler? Well he was working and cleaning up, and doing everything he was told to do. He was also making sure everyone had a fun time.Thanks Kilee and Tyler for making Beckem's First Birthday such a special one. You are such fun parents and you are doing a great job in raising our grandson. Thank you for being you and for sharing little Beckem with us. We love you all and are so proud to be family.

The birthday spread. Yummy food, great company, and a great and memorable time.

Kilee made Beckem his first cake. It was a giant chocolate cupcake. Soooooo adorable. He loved it and now thinks chocolate is the best.

Not too sure about it all.

In his "Baby's First Birthday" crown. He loved the BIG chocolate chips on his very own cupcake, and was picking them off.

Happy First Birthday Beckem

Happy First Birthday Beckem!!! We love you soooo much. Beckem turned one on April 30th.
We are so blessed to have Beckem in our lives. He brings so much joy and happiness everywhere he goes. He looks a lot like his daddy, and acts a lot like his mommy. This little guy is so much fun to hang out with. He can make a dark and rainy day bright and happy. He definitely has his own personality and he lets you know what he likes and doesn't like. He is all boy, loves to throw things and loves balls and bats. He also gets a kick out of banging cupboard doors, and loves to explore all cupboards and remove anything and everything from them. His BIG, cute smile and laugh melts your heart, and it is so hard to say no-no to him. He is a little pistol, just like his mom was, and is always on the go. He loves to laugh, watch Elmo, and Mickey Mouse Club movies. He has great rhythm and loves to dance to the beat. He bounces and grooves to anything musical. He has two bottom teeth now, and he loves to eat most anything and everything. When he gets tired he loves to pull, wind and twist your hair in all directions. He settles down and goes to sleep pretty easily as long as he has had his bottle and binky, some lullaby tunes on the CD, and someone rocking and snuggling him. Oh Beckem, you light up our lives!

Beckem opening his present from the Chatterton's.
He loves books, and this was such a cute one.

One of his favorite things about his BIG party was the balloons. Days after his BD celebration, he still got excited to see the balloons.

Miss Kennadi Anne loves to give kisses. She was kissing Beckem's picture, giving him birthday kisses. She is truly a little Princess in every way.

Mike finally got some sons, and they were worth the wait!

Tyler and Kilee

Annika and Jeff

Bailey and Brinley- great sisters. Our two oldest grand children.

Fun Grandpa Mike with Beckem

Being Grandparents is so great!

Another Precious moment and memory.
Love my daughters.
They are terrific mom's as well as daughters.

Always ready for a good time.

Sweet little Brin-age 7

So grown up Bailey-age 9

Cute little man Beckem

Cousins Beckem and Kennadi having so much fun.

The Chatterton Family
Bailey, Brinley, Annika, Jeff and Kennadi.

The Wagner Family
Tyler, Kilee and Beckem

Jeff and Kennadi

Shar and Mike- Enjoying life, and still in love.

Precious and Few

Precious and few are the moments we can all get together for a family picture.
We had a lot of fun with this photo shoot, and the kids were all great sports.
Of course we had to promise to visit Chucky Cheese afterwards, but so worth it!