uno dos tres

uno.

The strangest thing happened to me last night.  Chase walked over to hand me my phone.  I reached out to take my phone from him with my left hand, my right was on the computer mouse.  At the moment we connected, SPARK! I felt it run though my whole body and it turned my computer OFF.  How crazy is that?! no damage done, just a lesson learned. static is strong folks. 

dos.  Ask me if my Christmas decorations are down yet.  Actually, don't ask. As long as its down before my B-day, I'm good, right?


tres.  Someone has been smearing boogers all over me for two weeks now. 
But how can I care when its from loves from this kid?

P.S.  Christmas and Oklahoma coming soon, I promise!

My ten month old (repost)

Sometimes blogger and I don't get along very well.  I didn't actually mean to post this yet the other day.  Now, I can't get it to upload anymore pictures.  hmm...anyway, here is what I could do.

A few of my favorite things about you at ten months...

 You are busy! You aren't satisfied sitting in one spot for very long. You are a super speedy crawler and love to pull yourself up on anything and everything.

You are such a good eater! I have never given you anything you didn't like.

Although, you prefer anything you can hand feed yourself.

You communicate through pointing. 

You are still facinated with lights and always point to the light fixture as soon as we go somewhere new. 

You just said your second word! First was Mama, next is BALL!

You love balls and when you see one you repeat its name over and over again until you have it.  You love to throw the ball and then chase after it and throw it again. 

 I'm pretty sure you got your love of footballs from me. ;)

You are a mama's boy. Lately you've been a little hesitant around people you don't see very often.  You have a shy streak too.  You love attention from others but always bury your head in my shoulder with a shy grin.

Although you're shy, you are social.  Anytime we laugh you are quick to do a funny little fake chuckle too.  It is so darling to see. 

You are opinionated, and seem to have one about everything. 

You love to give hugs and gooey kisses.  Daddy's favorite time of day is when he goes in to get you in the morning.  You always wrap your arms tight around his neck and cling to him for some good morning love.

You are a pro at clapping your hands and think it is so fun to do. You often clap when we finish changing your diaper or when we first go in to get you in the morning.

                                                   

Eight teeth.  4 on top, 4 on bottom. You are such a big boy!

We love you so much baby Beck.  You keep us busy and we wouldn't have it any other way. 

longer out than in

Nine whole months.  The same amount of time he was in my tummy.  I can barely remember what life was like without this little guy. He has changed my life (for the good) in more ways than I can count. 

I followed Beck around taking pictures of the busy fella but all of the sudden my computer won't read my card... Anyone have any ideas of what to do?! I'm panicking! I guess I'll just give you some recent shots that I had already uploaded.

 Beck loves his special time with Daddy

 This is his "squeeling with excitement face"

 Beck's best friend is his cousin Tayler-who now lives 10 minutes away-YAY!

 He watches every thing she does

 loves his food...he has graduated to much chunkier foods and he thinks he is so cool when he  feeds himself

 always quick to smile-especially at Daddy

Everyone stops us to comment on his big brown eyes. 

Something about them just captures people...and me too

A few things about Beck at nine months:

He has been crawling since 8 months, and pulling himself up on things right around the same time.  He gets more and more daring every day.  In the last week he has cut 3 teeth and has 2 more popping out now.  I have noticed that they bothered him but he is still a happy boy.  Beck does this little lounge thing on the ground when he is playing.  It is hilarious!  I have pictures but I'll add them when I can get my memory card working again.  He has always loved music.  If anyone around him is singing, he has to join in.  Watching him grow is so exciting.  Every day you can see him learn and become more independent. 

Its beginning to look a lot like....

I told you yesterday, I am so excited for Christmas this year.  I really want to fill our home with the anticipation and excitement of the Savior's Birth.  Last night for FHE we decorated. 

We started with a little Josh Groban and hot cocoa to set the mood.

 Penny and Beck dressed up for the occasion

First winter fire a blazin... 

 the (future) Chilean missionary entertaining Beck

 Abby and Jalene were on light duty

and Lincoln kept the fire burning... or something ;)

We were so engrossed in getting the tree just right that we suddenly realized it was almost midnight.
thats late for us old folks!

Whoops!  The tree sure looked beautiful though.  I just wish the rest of the Taylors would have been there to join in the fun. 

magical isn't it?

Merry Christmas!

Last night after driving 9 hours home from Boise (crazy snow!), I lay in my bed  and couldn't fall asleep.
 I felt overwhelmed with gratitude for life's blessings.
 The drive home was long and scary.  It could have been bad with a nine month old who hates being in his carseat, not to mention how dangerous the roads were. Beck was an angel though.    Being at home for Thanksgiving was extra special this year for some reason.  Even though we spent 182,000 hours watching college football, with results that I don't even want to talk about-it still felt so good to be home with my parents and Kaela and Garrett (AKA Gaela or Karrett, take your pick) 
Honestly. I have so much to be grateful for. 

One of my favorite parts about Thanksgiving is that it really opens the season for Christmas!  We are going to put up our Christmas decorations tonight.  With the help of this book, I am going to work on making this Christmas season about Christ. 

So, here are two videos.  Both to open up the season for you all. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LFb3UBiNoM

Do you live in Utah?

My beautiful Sister in Law, Jalene is offering a fantastic holiday- photography special. 
Folks, she is the real deal.  Here are some of my favorites that she has taken of our family.

Seriously.  This girl's got talent. She has an amazing way of capturing moments, not just cute pictures.   
She took Kaela's bridals(plus groom) and they were STUNNING. 
Here are a few more links of pictures that she has taken of us. 
http://jaleneb.blogspot.com/2010/09/dear-grandpa-grandma-in-ok-love-beck.html
http://chaseleahtaylor.blogspot.com/2010/06/3-months-old.html

To sum up. 
If you need pictures for Christmas cards
 (or just because you want to document how cute you and your family are)
You should call Jalene! 
Here is the link to her blog with all the info.  I promise, you'll be so glad you did!
http://www.jtaylorphotography.com/2010/11/holiday-special.html

this little light of mine

(warning-picture overload)

This month our little baby is eight months old.  I can't even believe it. Beck is the ultimate source of happiness in our lives.  He brightens every day with his gigantic grins and is so quick to giggle.  All it takes is a spin around the world, a "trot trot to Boston", or a peek-a-boo and his mouth opens as wide as can be with a smile.  He loves to be independent.  He tries to put up a fight when you put him in his high chair or car seat but he's all talk.  Lately he has this fake cough/grunt that is hilarious.  Its like he's trying to cry but he's not upset enough to actually be crying.  It's his way of showing his opinion. 

He is a mover. He's not really crawling on all fours but he manages to get wherever he wants to go with an army crawl just fine.  The last two days he has even started pulling himself up on tables and in his crib.  "uh oh" is all I have to say to that! 

He loves his Daddy.  You should see the grin on his face when he sees his Dad every day after work.

Solids were rough on his tummy for awhile.  I had been making my own baby food and it would plug him up for a few days at a time.  When I visited Atlanta I gave him jarred food for the first time and he LOVED it.  Not only that but he is totally regular now.  I guess I'll have to stick with the much easier, but more expensive option-but it is much better for Beck anyway. 

Beck loves to crawl and play on the floor.  He loves dogs, especially Penny.  His favorite toys are the musical drum and maraca, but other than that his favorite toys are the remote or our cell phones. 

Beck charms anyone he sees.  He gives his smiles freely.  He is a little apprehensive of sudden, loud noises, or new situations.

 But he warms up quickly because of his curiosity. 

While we were in Atlanta he started to wave! It is so adorable.  He loves to wave at himself in the mirror too. We all get a kick out of it. 

We just can't get enough of this guy.  We love you so much Beckster!!!!