Update from the Beckham's

Wow, I can't believe it's been this long since I last blogged. So much to say so sorry if I begin to ramble. I just get so excited during this time of the year. I'm even more excited now that the NBA is back. Last night the Celtics opened the season against the Cavs, 95-89, Whoo Hoo! Since I can't stand Shaq and Lebron, this was a sweet victory. Thanks to my husband, I'm even doing fantasy basketball this year! I know, I can't believe it either. I still don't know too much about it. I just know when my players score I yell out "Fantasy Points". That's not something you officially do, I just picked up on it when Tray would do it for football and it's kind of become an inside joke. I know that might sound lame for most, but we have so much fun together. I don't mean to sound cheesy, but I can't imagine being with anyone else. He "completes me" LOL! Sorry, couldn't resist. I think I'm still a little hyped up from the big V over the Cavs! Being an AU fan, I haven't had that feeling for a while now. That's okay though, I'm not a closet fan. It's not gonna stop Kim and me from heading down there this Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Eww...that seems even earlier when you see it typed out. Still, I'm looking forward to a little road trip with my big sis!

As this month comes to an end, I have to announce that someone's 30th birthday is rapidly approaching! 15 days to be exact. He seems to be handling it well. He did hurt his ankle pretty bad last week during his basketball game. I don't know if that had anything to do with age or just being out played. Maybe a little of both. As you can see in the pictures, it looks more worse as it heals. I've also posted some pictures of our pumpkin I painted. Tray didn't want to carve it this year. I've also posted more pictures of our Max and some video footage from our new camera.

Day 1

Day 1 alternate view


Day 2


Day 6

Our Pumpkin

Besides his four favorites (old rope, new rope, skinny bone and other bone), Max has this rope that he managed to pull the knot out so he could eat it, and we've now had to take another toy away from him. But, since he loved it so much, Tray lets him play with it under his supervision. When he's not playing with it, Tray keeps it on our dresser and Max knows exactly where it is. We constantly find him on our bed just staring it. How sad is that?

Before I end this post, I have to give a shout out to Boudreaux! My friend Crystal's adorable chocolate lab. Last week he had to undergo his second surgery in two years. He seems to be doing a lot better, but we still hope and pray that this is it. Max sent him a "Get Well Soon" goody bag to help cheer him up. Crystal said he will not put his little chicken down. Below is a picture that she sent me from her phone.

~BONUS MATERIAL~
Video footage from our new camera. I tried to post the one of Max playing "where's your bone?" but the file was too big. I'll try to do another one later.

Mr. & Mrs. Habshey

It’s official! Eric and Laura tied the knot this weekend. Everything turned out great, Laura looked beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. Since this was both Eric and Laura’s second wedding, they wanted to keep the ceremony more intimate by inviting only close friends and family. For everyone else, Bill and Cathy (my in-laws) held a dinner party the night before at their house. The whole setup was really nice. Everyone joked about how they should have just held the ceremony at their house. I’ve posted a few pictures from the party and ceremony below. I just wanted to share with everyone what a great weekend we had and how excited I am for Eric and Laura. I’m sure they’re enjoying their wonderful honeymoon in Jamaica! (So jealous as I type this at work!)

Congratulations Eric and Laura!

Dinner Party

Eric with Riley, too Sweet!

Max's First Snow

Since we didn't receive enough snow last year for Max to even notice, today was his first time to see and play in it. He really didn't know what to think at first. After investigating, smelling and us reassuring him it was okay, he then proceeded to eat it. When Tray was throwing snowballs, Max would crush it trying to pick it up like a real ball. It took him a few tries, but he finally figured out how to carry it. While it was still coming down hard, we took Max to the top of the hill to get a good view of all the snow covered rooftops. I've posted a picture along with several more from our day. We had SO much fun playing and watching Max! I think we were in the snow from 730 until 1100. Since it's so rare for us get snow we didn't know how long it would last. We did manage to get a (small) snowman built before it all completely melted.

"Sneaky Max"

Tray and I were thinking the other night about all the "rules" we had for Max when we first moved in. It made us wonder if this is a reflection of what kind of parents we're going to be. I guess you can be the judge.

Rule No. 1 Stay off the couch

Rule No. 2 No Begging!

Rule No. 3 Stay out of our closet

Rule No. 4 Stay off the bed

The look we can't say no to!

Post Christmas Update

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a very merry Christmas this year and enjoyed your time off. It seems like we just got off work and now it's time to head back. :-( I always hate this part and the part putting all the decorations back up. Plus, every year I have even more to add to the decorations because I always go shopping with mom, Kim and my cousin to hit all the "After Christmas Sales". I will add I was a little irritated with them this year because I had to hit Target with no backup. I even called Kim and yelled HELP into the phone. I was able to actually get everything I wanted, but since mom's house burned, she's having to start all over and I had to get stuff for her too. Here I am with one shopping cart, a boxed snowman and buck, wrapping paper hanging on one side, small reindeer jammed in on the other, a basket with other stuff packed underneath,two wreaths, boxed lights and a nutcracker sitting in the child seat. On top of that, I had a little altercation with this lady claiming that I took the last buck. Sorry, I got there first. I told the cashier two times that it wasn't all mine. I got everything I went for, plus more, so that's all that matters. I had to tell the story in case my mom and sister didn't hear it enough. I'm just making sure they knew what I went through. :-)

More exciting news! Eric and Laura are now engaged!! Yay!! We are SO happy for them. I don't know of two people more perfect for each other. We can't wait for the wedding! I'm ending the post with some pictures from Christmas. Also, check out the picture of us with max from 2005 to now!

Eric and Laura

Cathy with Max and Daisy

Bill and Cathy

Cathy, Natalie and Trisha

Susie made mom an album of old pictures

Kim, Justin and Zack

Tray taking on Taylor and Ethan

Troy being himself

2005

2008

Update on the Beckhams

Now that Halloween has come and gone, it's time to get ready for Christmas! I love decorating for any holiday but Christmas is definitely my favorite. I've already started decorating on the inside and plan to start this weekend on the outside. I'll post pictures once I have everything complete. I know it's early, and I know my neighbors will probably think I'm crazy, but this way I can enjoy it a lot longer. I have so much Christmas stuff and it takes such a long time to get it unpacked and set up. As you can see in the pictures, Max doesn't mind being decorated either. We don't think there's anything he won't let us do to him.

MAX THINKS THIS IS HIS TREE

PICTURES FROM HALLOWEEN
Two angry bumblebees

Below are us trying to get Max to cooperate for a family picture

(Max getting "man handled" by Dad)
I wasn't much help

Finally!