Beckham's Birthday

Beckham turned 3 mid December. He was so embarrassed anytime we sang to him. The picture of him sitting in the garage is when we were singing and he hid behind my legs. We pretty much celebrated the whole week just about everyday he got another present or we had our birthday dinner. We did not do that on purpose that is just how it worked out. Beckham is really into "Star Wars" and wanted a green lightsaber for his birthday so of course he got that. Chet and I thought it was time that he had a bike of his own so that was his main present. He loved it, although I don't think it beat the lightsaber.

We are so thankful that Beckham is in our family. He brings a smile to our faces everyday. He is so willing to help out and eager to please. We love him very much.

Trick or Treat

Well I know that I am nearly one month late with this post but here it is. The boys were so excited to be super heros! Cooper was batman and Beckham was spiderman. We bought their costumes two weeks or so before and they wanted to wear them regularly. Needless to say many days we watched tv or colored or whatever with our two super heros.

We had so much fun trick or treating. It first started Thursday (29th) with our ward Trunk or Treat; Friday our community had a trick or treat at the park with businesses from our area handing out candy; lastly trick or treating around the neighborhood. The boys made out like bandits.

Tournament of Kings

While Alisha (my oldest sister) and her family were visiting we to the "Tournament of Kings" We all had such a great time, especially all the boys (cousin Easton) along with my boys. They were staring at the tournament totally awe-struck. I had Beckham on my lap so I would just put food up to his mouth and he would eat it. I could have given him vinager and he would not have even noticed. Chet said Cooper was the same. It has been a couple of weeks since we saw the Tournament and the boys keep asking when we can go back. The other day the boys and I went to Michaels and they found foam swords and shields that they were fighting with while we were there.

Disneyland

Saturday, Oct 17th we went to the Happiest Place on Earth. DISNEYLAND!! We had so much fun. As we walked to the entrance I told Chet that we are now an official family since this was our first real vacation without either of our families. We went at our own pace and rode as many rides possible. The lines were not too bad 15-20 minutes. Some of the favorite rides were DUMBO, Star Wars (for Cooper, Beckham was too short), Autopia (where they get drivers licences and get to drive a car), Rocket (inside CA adventures, which we rode like 5 times in a row) and of course the Tea Cups. Chet and Beckham thought that the Farres Wheel was fun, Cooper and I thought we were going to die. I had like a death grip on Cooper at some point. For lunch we ate the most giant turkey leg I have ever seen. Cooper and Beckham had worked hard to save some money for a souvenir. Beckham knew right away that he wanted to buy a light saber. After much searching Cooper too choose a light saber. Again, we had such a great time and are looking forward to returning to Disneyland sometime.

Laguna Beach

A couple of weekends (October 16th) the boys and I went to Laguna Beach while Chet was at a lunch meeting. The boys had so much fun playing in the sand and getting washed away with the water. Cooper said his favorite part was when he fell in the water and the surfer dude helped him up. Beckham mostly liked playing in the sand. We could have spent the whole day there. After Chet's luncheon we checked into the hotel to get ready for our big day at Disneyland.

Lake Las Vegas

October 2nd (Friday) we checked into Loews Hotel at Lake Las Vegas (which is like 45 min South/East of where we live). We had a great time on our over-nighter. Shortly after checking in we were taking a walk around the hotel and the boys were looking a the little water fountains and Beckham took a dive into that freezing water. Of course my camera was not with me and I really wish it was because it was really funny. The boys were so excited to go to the beach so naturally that was our first stop. Some other fun things we did while there were went down the water slide, took a ride on the paddle boat, built sandcastles, watched a movie in the hotel room. It was so much fun we should make it a tradition.

Cooper and Bikes

Yesterday we went to a friends house and Cooper decided that he wanted to ride Macee's bike (that does not have training wheels). He asked if I would stay by him. Off we went. I could not believe it, he rode for a couple minutes all by himself. He never fell and he was even able to use the brakes. Chet is going to take Cooper's training wheels off so he can practice more. I can not believe it Cooper is getting so big!!
After one day of riding Cooper has already decided that he should be popping a wheelie. Crazy Boy! He has now been riding without training wheels for a couple of weeks and knock on wood but has not taken too big of a tumble. The first couple times when he stopped he did not know he had to put his feet down so he did tip over. But like a champ he was right back up.