We're expecting!

Not that this is new news for most of you, but for the few who read this and might not know, we are expecting a baby at the end of July. We found out we are only having one! Nathan and Ella are pretty excited (from what they can understand). Ella kisses my tummy and pats the baby daily. Their biggest saying is, "Out?" and I say, " not yet, when it is...." Ella replies, "hot" and then I end by saying, "yes and when we can put our feet in the...." and Ella replies, "pool!"

It will be an interesting 6-7 months since we will also be looking and moving into a house too. God is great and we are so thankful for this miracle. Pray with us for a healthy pregnancy and delivery!

In loving memory of Grandpa Lance

Grandpa Lance Van Dyke passed away on Jan. 4, 2010. I was able to get back to Minnesota for the funeral. We had a sad, but great time reminiscing about how wonderful of a Grandpa he was and how much he was going to be missed by all his 27 grandchildren.

Beckering Family Christmas 2009/ Minnesota Blizzard

Grandpa reading to the grand kids

Ella and Nathan thought the snow was cool

Grandpa snow plowing so we could get off the driveway

Tim and Darin scooping snow off the roof

Cold but beautiful

Avery "loves" Christmas. Look at that expression

Brayden and Brianna investigating their new toys

Princess Kylie

Caleb and Bennet protecting Grandma

Ella not liking her fairy outfit

Nathan doesn't seem to mind it!

You wouldn't call the Christmas dinner this year "relaxing"

Cousin time

Nathan and Ella loved Grandma's paints


Well finally getting around to the Beckering Christmas. It was great being home, but not being in the weather!!!!!!!! It was cold, snowing and blizzard like conditions. They closed most of the interstates in Minnesota and South Dakota. We were snowed in on Christmas day. Still we had a great time and loved being with family.