The Arp Family: December 2009

3 snow days!!

Beckett playing in the snow on his birthday, and riding his new duck!

December has been a very eventful month so far. Brian had his first basketball game, Grandpa Joe, Grandma Tracy, Uncle Kody and Karter came to visit to celebrate Beckett's birthday. We had 3 snow days, which happened to fall on Beckett's birthday. It was such a blessing for both of us to be with him all day on his birthday. We did lots of activities during our 3 days off, Brian even taught him how to color... we had marker every where! Beckett is officially walking on his own, very scary he is into everything.. we didn't think that was possible!! We went back to the doctor's office for a recheck on his ears, they looked great! But we are heading to the Ears, Nose and Throat doctor on the morning of Dec. 24th. It looks like we will be having tubes put in his ears, hopefully no more ear infections and we can have one healthy baby!
This past week Santa came to visit at the daycare.. Beckett was not so happy!! Then this weekend we went and visited him in his hut and Beckett did better, only cried for a bit! We will hopefully post those pictures soon!
As for our upcoming events... Beckett's 1 year pics/ Christmas on the 22nd, ENT appointment on the 24th, we are going to Culberston for Christmas, and bringing Daniel back with us to stay for a week. That will bring us to the NEW YEAR!!!
We want to wish everyone a very blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

P.S. Our Christmas cards will be out around New Years! Love and miss you all!

Cutie!

Snow Day #3, learning how to draw with dad! What a great Art teacher!

He kept wanting to go outside, so we let him put his foot in the snow. He loved it!! haha

On his new rocking duck!

After he unwrapped his presents!

Playing cars with dad!

Snow day! 1st time playing in the snow!

Blueberry pancakes on his birthday morning!

Attacking Uncle Karter.... we need the boys around more to entertain Beckett

Ahh clothes

Loves unwrapping!

Yummy!

Diggin in!

Birthday cake!!

At daycare and home we are teaching Beckett sign language, he knows milk (which he is signing in this picture) and more! Such a smart boy!

On to November...

November was an even busier month, Grandma Tracy came down to celebrate Brians 27th birthday, we met our friends Alicia and Nick in Lawrence for the KU VS NU football game. Beckett was such a good boy while we watched the game at BW3's. Brian also started basketball practice, Beckett started taking steps on his own, we celebrated his 1st Thanksgiving with Grandma Dianna and Uncle Brenton, had his first hair cut and ended the month with an ear infection. At his doctor appointment he weighed 23lbs and was 31 inches long! He is a good eater, and loves table food!

Almost done!

Hair cut time. Beckett sat there very nicely and let us cut his hair!

Hangin out!

Opening early birthday presents!

Thanksgiving, yummy!!

Beckestt 11 months old and Daddy is 27!

Standing on his own and taking a few steps!

Helping opening presents.. he is getting ready for his bday and Christmas!

Happy Birthday Dad! Helping dad read the bday card Beckett got him! =)

Beckett walking behind his car...

No babies were hurt while filming this video!

Beckett driving his truck.....

October...Beckett at 10 months

October was a very busy month for us. All 3 of us got sick and stayed home for almost a week, we lost a grandparent, and visited Lincoln and South Sioux!! As for Beckett, he started standing by himself, waving, clapping on his own during patty cake and the Neb. Cornhuskers theme song, and celebrated his first Halloween! Here are pictures from through out the month!