A Bunch of Becks and Beyond

 I looked for forward to fall and it seems like its just flying by.    Well since I last up dated Ernie has been released from Young Men's President just to be called as the Scout Wolf Leader. He is excited for the no meetings and sleeping in.    I think he is enjoying the new calling. I am still doing Activity Days.   We are working like crazy and working on getting the house in order.   We had the opportunity  to attend Weddings and showers and Birthday parties.   Our weekends are filled with hosting friends and attending events.     I attend another Time Out for Women. Had to drive to  Phoenix alone. I don't think I want to do that twice. I am thankful to everyone who chatted with me while I was driving ( yes I use a bluetooth)   Thanks to Angel for housing me.  I did miss the girls, however I am thankful for the lessons that I learned that weekend. I am so thankful for Cokey who drove up to have lunch with me.    It was nice to see Sean, Tyler and  Orion. And that cr

   I can't believe that the summer has ended and I haven't been posting.    So June, We had a wonderful Fathers Day. I learned that sending Chocolate through the mail is not a good idea, but my Dad loved it just the same.  Ernie's garden is in full swing and we are enjoying the fruits of his labor.  Lots of salads and squash.      Aunt Honey had a birthday party and we were able to go for that. Its always a good time when we are with our family. And all my cousins love Ernie. It really nice to have family that loves and respects your spouse. And my family really loves Ernie.    July came along and a long weekend. So we painted one room and worked in the garden some. We went to see fire works with Sid and family. Had the best tuti fruti ice cream.  Got the floor layed out in the front room and by the end of the month we had a new bathroom floor also and both bedrooms painted and trimmed. Now we can have guests again, Saw Bizz perform all over town and at the fair grounds.

Okay so May started out with our annual Pampered Chef Show. I do this once a year and the commission goes to the 3 day walk for breast cancer. I figure if Carol will walk the  3 days the least I can do is a show to help earn the money.      This year we helped raise a fair amount of money, my dear friend Olga did a show in Northern CA and I in Southern CA. together we had a $1100. show that gave 250.00 to the 3 day.    That was pretty good. Mother's Day we had a nice brunch and the boys were great.  I so just love having them together and the time I can spend with them is priceless.  I sometimes miss when Ryan was little. But as a grown man his has come into his own. He makes Ernie and I so proud. He is talking about going back to school to get his Masters. What a great idea. We are so happy to be able to support him.      Many of you may know that I was in a hit and run early in the month. So I didn't feel any pain until about two weeks after in my lower back. It is healing

I have to say the month started out with some sad news.    We lost Ernest Beck Sr. He lost his fight with Parkensen's. So then Ernie and I took off to Arkansas. This was a crazy trip first we hung out in the airport for hours (9). We were flying stand by. Then we finally got on the plan and made it to Alanta GA and got the hopper plane into Little Rock AR. When arrived about 8:30AM. We started this trip 4:30AM the day before. To the hotel and off to the service. (thanks Dawn for the tickets)             After the service we and a meal with Ernie's family. Back to the hotel for some needed rest. Checked in at the airport to find that since there was a bad storm rolliong through the area. So we took a flight back toward home that afternoon. We had to fly into Orange County and then take a train to San Deigo.  Thank you Anthony for picking us up at 1AM.         While we were out of CA my brother Rodney and sister Karen arrived from NE. We were able to see them for a little di

Well March started out with my Dad and Sandi coming for a visit.     They arrived on Thursday, we rested from the long long trip from NM and to help the dogs get used to the new house.     Friday morning I had nothing planned so we kind of hung out most of the morning since it was about 80 degrees we decided to head to Coronado and enjoy the beauty of San Diego. After a small lunch we went to pick up a cake and the dinner for that night. We have been in the new house now for a year and had dinner on the patio with Kathy and Erica and baby Kenlee.     After a nice evening and a good nights sleep the parents spend Saturday at the OB Kite Festival.      We had the  family over for a small potluck on Sunday night and the parents headed to Aunt Honey's place on Monday.         Ernie and I enjoyed an afternoon watching the MAD CHAPS dance, Ryan did some choreography for the group. This years theme was the movies and Ryan had the boys dancing  to the fun guy flicks risky business and

Peanut Butter and Jensen!: Our Love Story! We love these two and wanted to share young love still happens

Well we are into February and the birthdays have began. Ryan had one on the fifth. Then Ernie  (& our Brother in law Mark) on the eighth. My dad on the 9th. I picked up Ernie's favorite cake Belgium Chocolate Truffle Cake. He was a happy man. His gift this year, dirt  yes that is true dirt and other plants to help him start his garden. He was thrilled and went right to work planting.     The next week we headed to Utah to Celebrate Betty's birthday and our Anniversary. Took a side trip to Bryce Canyon. If you have never been I can tell you it is a bucket list must see. We had a wonderful day enjoying all the sights that God created. Amazing it was 66 degrees and sunny with about 6 inches of snow on the ground.  The red, Orange and pink cliffs of Utah mixed with the green trees and snow was a beautiful sight.      We spent part of our anniversary with Aunt Honey and Uncle Jeddy. Had a nice breakfast and were able to see Melissa, Josh and Alicia too. That made it so fun. I

Well I would like to say that the year started off with a bang, however not the case Ernie came home from work on New Years Ever not feeling great. So going out for the evening was out.  Had everyone over for the New Years Dinner good food and family fun.       Then along came the MLK weekend and I came down with a crazy sinus something and stayed in bed for 3 days. I am better now and thankful that it wasn't worse.       We are getting ready to celebrate all the birthdays in February. Ryan's is first and then Ernie.  Ryan has to work the night of his birthday, but I am sure that we will think of something. Ernie and I are going to visit Utah over our Anniversary and enjoy some cooler weather.     San Diego has been cooler then normal for us this winter. We are not big fans of cold weather so we choose to visit it rather then live in it.  There is a plan to see Aunt Honey and Uncle Jeddy in February. We have been in the house for a year now and have gotten allot done. I am l

                  The year has starting out great. We had a wonderful "Almost Christmas Eve Party"  I guess I need  to make more food it was the year we ran out.  The men won the game this year and have bragging rights for 2013. Ladies let's get our title back next year for sure.  It was great to have so many of you there, I think I counted 24 adults and 6 kids.               We are going to have to work something out for the kids next year, although they watched movies without so much as a peep from them. The power of media and good food. We had a few new comers this year. Bonnie, Troy Angie and Candice.  I hope you all felt welcome. Then a quiet Christmas Eve Ernie shopped and I cleaned house. Christmas day we had a great time after opening gifts and a quick nap. We lay ed about and  watched "This Christmas" . The  boys had different places that they needed to go. The best gift for me is the gift of time with the family.    That is why we have the party e