Lunch with the Carsten Boys

Look who Jack had lunch with on Saturday - his buddies Maddox and Jace! Tyson made a surprise visit to the Carsten House (during the baby shower) and Julia was nice enough to prepare a plate for Jack, too.  Rumor has it - my son ate HIS hotdog AND Maddox's hotdog. How do you spell pig? J-A-C-K

Bath time with Grandma

Grandma Nancy gave Jack a bath in the sink on Saturday night.  He may be outgrowing this tradition (literally) in a few months - but he definitely enjoyed it this time! There were lots of bubbles...plus he could turn the faucet on and off - so fun!

One more trip back to Indiana (hopefully) for Jeff & Marie's wedding...then we are on lockdown in Royal Oak for a few months.

Pinwheels, Pennants, and Poms

Nancy hosted a Baby Shower at her house this past weekend for Tyson's cousin Brent's wife - Bille (aka: Billie, the girl).  She is due two weeks after me - December 27 and is having a Baby Girl, as well. Two Baby Beckers in the same month!?!? Craziness. We can't wait to meet Brent & Billie's baby and look forward to letting our babies splash around on Lake George & Lake James in the future!

 I made all of the decorations - which was SO much fun! Lots of pink, green, and orange!  Tyson's soon-to-be Aunt, Marie, made the delicious cupcakes! Yumm!

It was a great time and Billie's Baby Girl was definitely SHOWERED with lots of beautiful gifts (and gorgeous dresses)...some of which Nancy wanted to steal for her own granddaughter.

Legos

Jack was excited to build a zoo with his legos last night...

Until he got bored and used them to practice his fastball.

Friday Flashback

Flashback to Easter 2010. Jack was a few months old and he was visiting his Grandma Nancy - who just happens to be celebrating a birthday TODAY! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

32 Weeks

When I arrived at my appointment today, the girl behind the desk greeted me - "Oh hey, Kady...you can head back for your ultrasound." I'm on a first name basis with the doctors and nurses at my OB office.  Does this mean I'm there too much? Give me a few years {and a couple more kids} and I'll be kicking it in the break room during their lunch!

My ultrasound went well. Our little girl is in the 40% for size - which everyone seemed happy about {me included}.

I was also happy to hear the following: "She has a little head." {Awesome!} "She has some chubby cheeks!" {Mama eats well.} "She has A LOT of hair!" {EXCUSE ME? Hold the phone!} Clevenger babies do not have "a lot of hair."  But Becker babies do...  Could it be? Could Jack's sister have Tyson's thick, brown hair and big brown eyes? {My mother can only hope.}

When I met with my no-nonsense doctor she gave me some more information about this baby...
Kady: Sometimes I feel light-headed.
Doctor: When?
Kady: Ummmm...after I eat donuts.
(my doctor laughs)
Doctor: Well, maybe you should have some protein with those donuts from now on.

Kady: I feel like she's really low and I always have to pee.
Doctor: Yeah, just wait until you have #4. I swore my last one was falling out...and I regularly peed my pants.

Checking heartbeat:
Doctor: She's in the 150's {baby moves around, my stomach looks like it's inhabited by an alien}
Doctor: HOLY COW! She's really active! Now it's in the 160's...170's...Whoa!
Kady: {slaps forehead} Here we go again...another Jack.

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{A note from Kady: In a rare moment of brilliance, Jack sat down Tuesday night and penned an incredibly moving post. We think you will enjoy it. This may or may not have been a tired mommy's last minute effort to entertain a busy toddler - just before bedtime...}

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Speed Demon

It's not just Tyson and me that understand how quickly Jack can move...

Today when I picked Jack up from school his teacher reported that he was {and I quote} "really fast, like REALLY fast."  Yes, we know this. I learned this when I set him down {thinking he would walk beside me} at Target. False. He ran as fast as he could in the other direction and I had to abandon cart/purse/phone to chase him down.

We attribute his "speed" to his constant movement and love for sports.  We hope this "speed" pays off in 16 years - in the form of a college scholarship.

A Visit with Molly

Molly came over yesterday while her mommy had a conference call.  She brought her baby.

This was a rare moment when Jack was being {somewhat} kind to the baby. He spent 99% of the time harassing the baby and making Molly seriously question his "parenting skills."

We had a nice "lunch date." I learned that Molly is 100% European in her eating...she takes her time and enjoys each bite. Jack, on the other hand, is 100% Becker. If you don't know what I mean by that - you've never eaten with a Becker. Let's just say, I'm ALWAYS the last person finished at Becker Family meals. Always.

Molly sporting a fire fighter's hat from Jack's Grandpa Jerry. Last week was fire safety week. Message for toddler: some things are HOT, don't touch!

Jack sported a hat too...  I guess we will save the "Stop, Drop, & Roll" speech for next year!

Baby Benjamin

A big part of our trip home was to meet a special baby boy who was born in August. Mr. Benjamin Maile! My best friend, Katie, is the proud momma of little Benjamin and I was afraid if we didn't get back to Warsaw to meet him - I wouldn't see him until he was practically a toddler. (okay, maybe just bigger baby)

Jack was his usual "busy" self. He was a little rough with the baby - which has me concerned for his sister's safety... But overall he found other things to do.  Here is a picture of him bonding with Benjamin's Daddy, Max.  Max and Jack are fellow Michiganians. Jack impressed Max with his knowledge of Tiger's baseball and Lions football.

Benjamin and me! He is still a tiny little guy (who looks a lot like his mommy). I loved snuggling him and remembering what it's like to hold a tiny baby.

Benjamin's proud Grandpa Steve. He was a sleepy boy - pretty content snoozing with anyone lucky enough to hold him.

It's hard to believe that Kate and I are mommies. Tyson, Jack, and I really enjoyed our visit to the Maile's and look forward to some fun play dates in the future (maybe when Benjamin can defend himself against Jack). I think we should also consider family vacations to Wolf Lake Ranch. (where the Beehlers & Clevengers vacationed together every summer for YEARS)