A Place Called Home

I am lucky enough to have two places that I call home. Of course our home is in Kearney as you know. But I also call Beaver City home. It's the town I grew up in and the town where my parents still reside. It's another place I consider home. I don't get back there near as often as I should but there are certain occasions that I just can't seem to miss. It's not so much about me anymore. It's about my boys. I love watching them experience the same things I was able to experience growing up. Being able to play outdoors and not have to worry about traffic or strangers, everyone knowing who you are and always calling you by name, and one of my favorites as a kid......Eager Beaver Days!

Grand Marshal's of the parade included my dad, Jacob Becker, and A.J. Perkins for their services in Iraq & Kuwait.

Carson could hardly wait for the parade. He was up at 3:30am and again at 6 o'clock asking if it was time to go yet. He filled his bag with candy and his little body with sugar!

Collin enjoyed watching all the excitement this year. He pointed to a lot of things that seem to catch his eye....the band, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and firetrucks.

Carson was able to participate in the turtle races this year. Thanks to the Tegtman family for supplying the turtle and painting and cool "C" for Carson on its back!

Another big moment (according to Carson) during the Eager Beaver Day celebration
was the water fight put on by the local volunteer fire department.

I do believe that during out entire trip home, this may have been the only time I seen this kid standing still. What I wouldn't do to have that energy again! I'm so thankful that I have two places that I can call home....and our boys can appreciate every second of it. Just like I do.

Birthday Cake Drama

It's the day Carson & I have been waiting for...Brett's Birthday! Carson & I planned months ago that we would order Brett his own cake from Daylight Donuts. They have always made the boys' and I decided that twice a year just isn't enough. They are scrumptious! So.....I pick up the cake this morning and as I'm walking into the house the box presses against me and rubs the front of the cake. @$#&! I quickly come to the conclusion (after taste testing the part left on the box)that I could smooth out the frosting and no one would ever notice. However, the camoflauge design was airbrushed on and only white frosting appeared when I smoothed the knife acrossed it. I'm thinking at this point that I have totally blown and great looking cake....or at least a good photo of it! I stewed over this for quite some time at work and came to the conclusion that I could stick the gift card I purchased for Brett to the front of the cake. I ran to Cabela's to exchange the 5 little cards I had for 1 big ($$$ that is not size) one. While there, I noticed a nice post card of the Kearney Cabela's and decided I'd purchase it just in case (even better news when I found out it was free!). Anway, to make a long story short, I opted for the post card and the cake turned at like this......delicious and completely edible!

Happy Birthday Brett! We Love You!

Grandparent's Day!

Happy Grandparent's Day to Grandma Betty & Grandpa Mike and Grandma Carol & Grandpa Dutch!

Go Huskers!

Some friends of ours had extra tickets to the first Husker game of the season and asked if we'd like to go along. It worked out perfectly that we were already going to be in Omaha the day before for my surgery. We did a little shopping....okay a LOT of shopping before meeting up with them for lunch at Chili's.....and then more shopping!Billy, Joni, Amy & Brett celebrating (before the game) at the Embassy Suites.
Go Huskers!

LASIKS

On Friday morning Brett and I left for Omaha so that I could get LASIKS done. This is hopefully the last picture that you will ever see of me in glasses! The surgery was done by 3pm and I was able to see well enough to go out to Famous Dave's for supper. Overall, I'd say the experience is very similiar to childbirth.....not something you'd ever dream of doing again if it wasn't for the amazing outcome!