Becker Bear Den

Our Charlie Brown Christmas

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Misc Christmas Photos

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The Gag Gifts....

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A Bobblehead for the Batmobile

The Potty Putter, you know you want one!

For the garage, does that mean she gets both spaces and the batmobile has to stay out in the cold?

For the Iphone gamer... Love the shot of CoCo picking up her mom and dad's expensive camera in the background.

For the not so closet singer....

Who doesn't want 24 hour clothing?

I got Hen two books "Thoughts from the Commode" in honor of his recent GI bleed surgery. And "Sh't My Dog Says" because we are always trying to talk for the dogs....

Hen got me ear plugs because I am always having to deal with his snoring. Somehow he sleeps through mine...

Annual Christmas Eve Benihana's Tradition

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2011 Christmas Present Project

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So this year we made coasters for Christmas Gifts and while I think they turned out pretty good, doing over 140 of them was exhausting. Of course there are imperfections, but know they were a labor of love!

Christmas Card 2011 and Blooper Reel....

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Misc Pictures with the new Camera from my Work

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Testing app

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Just testing the blogger app

Happy Halloween !!!

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Carving Pumpkins 2011

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Turning 28, ain't so bad afterall!

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Halloween at the Beckers 2011-Movie Decorations at night

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Inside Halloween Decorations

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Photos of the Outdoor Halloween Decor in Daylight

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Meet Felix the Cat! Felix joined our fam last year as our first inflatable edition. He is the favorite to all of the kids on the street. I believe his tail reaches 9 feet and you can see how he towers over me, he is quite large. Felix likes to keep track of everything going on on the street, so he moves his head left and right to take it all in.

This is Dracula, as you can see he has currenly come out of his coffin for a quick cameo, but he does not stay up for long... So if you drive by and don't see him, give him a minute to wake up from his nap!

This is Bones, he is new for 2011, and sold out of everywhere! Guess I am just lucky, or maybe just diligent... :) Bones opens and closes his mouth, and his eyes turnabout all crazy. Welcome Bones to the fam!

Meet Alfred the ghost. He lights up when it is dark out so that the trick or treaters can find their way. Be sure and wave to him as you drive by!

So there is a bit of a story that goes along with the below tree. A year or so ago, my husband was killing weeds around a tree that used to be in that exact same spot. A big beautiful tree that gave a ton of shade!! And well, he ended up not only killing the weeds, but the tree as well. So this last summer we removed the dead tree. Hen promised me he would replace the tree, and everyone knows my husband has a sense of humor, so I guess this is what I get! So it looks like the ghost of the tree Henry killed will be visiting us annually!

The witch in the door and the haunted house in the window were fabulous birthday presents from my Mom and Dad and they look fantastic! Especially at night! Thank's Mom and Dad for adding to my collection, or as other's may call it enabling my obsession!

These two ghosts we have had for a few years. They are tethered between the trees and like to excersize their vocal cords and move back and forth to greet the trick or treaters.

Meet Sammy the spider, he moves his head two and fro, and we just love him!

My Relief Society spotlighted me this last month and thought I would share it with you.

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Heaven on Earth- Lake Champlain, NY

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Whale Watching in Gloucester, MA

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Just flying around northern Utah

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Is Brody Double Jointed?

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Congrats Hen on making the Honor Roll again! I am so proud of you!

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30 is the new 20!

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HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY TO ME! (Henry that is)

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Thanks BR's for making a fabulous Airplane Ice Cream Cake for my Birthday! I would like also thank my wonderful wife and wonderful mother in law DeLana for making my birthday so special!

Kara just couldn't resist getting me trick candles !

My Birthday Present

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For my birthday Kara, DeLana, and Curt suprised me with a new firepit from Cabellas! We just put it together and it looks great! I can't wait to make smores with friends and family! And a big thank you also to Grandma and Grandpa Becker for my card!

Hen School

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For those of you that don't know, Henry is currently attending a 2 year program at Salt Lake Community College to become an A & P mechanic. The "A" stands for Airframe and the "P" stands for Powerplant. These are the licenses every airplane mechanic must have in order to work on airplanes. The bonus part is that when he is done, he will also be certified to work on helicopters. This is an intense program that requires 6 1/2 hours of classroom time each day Monday through Friday for two years. Mind you, just passing the courses does not give you these licenses. The students must take three separate cerftification exams to get both licenses. So it is not an easy road, but one that Henry has valiantly decided to take on and is currently succeeding in!

For those of you wondering 'what happened to the pilot route', that ship has not sailed. We have currently hit a financial roadblock in that area but have every hope that we can one day get Henry through the final stages of that program. While attending flight school Henry got further than many because of his talent and fast learning abilities. Being a certified private pilot has been invaluable to Henry in the airplane mechanic's program, he is currently in. So if any of you have any extra dough laying around, we would love a donation to further Hen's pilot/mechanic career!

We are so proud of Henry for making the Honor Roll! This has been no easy task! Henry's schedule is to get up at 4am every morning to be to work by 5am. His work shift does not end until 1:30pm at which time he must rush over to school by 2 and stay until 8:30pm Monday through Friday. Once he gets home he has to study until he falls asleep. So I just want Hen to know that I am so proud of what he is accomplishing and impressed with his hard work ethic and endurance to accomplish his goals to help better our family! Thank you Honey and I love you!

Hen's new toolbox to store all of his new aviation tools.

The hangar at Hen's school where they work on the planes.
Here is the classroom part of the building located directly behind Salt Lake International Airport.

There was a beautiful sunset the night I took these pictures.

Sundance Film Festival

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Henry attended the Sundance Film Festival in Park City this year. He went up with some friends and they saw the movie Fly Paper. The below photo is the producer talking to the audience before they showed the movie.

Don't worry parents, that isn't beer in my husbands hand. Just good ole fashioned root beer!

Misc Fun Photos

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Kids on a Walk

Cali-right after her groom

Grandma Bowles-Stylish as Usual
Our niece, Baby CoCo! She gets cuter everyday!

Friends forever...

This is a picture of Brody's new bed to help with his Arthritis. It didn't take long for him to snuggle into it!

The boys chillin on the couch.

Home for the Holidays!

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For Hen's Christmas present this year I flew him home to Connecticut for a suprise visit for the first time in three years. It was such a suprise that he about gave his Dad a heart attack when he showed up Christmas morning. I will admit it was not easy to be apart on Christmas, but it was worth it knowing he was getting quality time with his family.

Uncle Frank and Carlo the dog.

Hen's Cousins and Sister

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Here are pictures of the kids with the blankets we made them for Christmas last year.

Hen's Cousin Tait

Hen's Sister Emma

Emma's Under the Sea Bedroom

Hen's Cousin Christian

Christmas Presents

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For Christmas presents this year Hen and I made these hanging boards. I think they turned out pretty good if I do say so myself :)

This was for Grandma and Grandpa Becker

This was for Hen's Dad and Step-Mom

This was for Hen's Mom and Step-Dad

Ahh the Annual Christmas Card and all it's Drama

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You may be surprised to find this out, but the annual Christmas Card picture is not as easy as it looks! All I can say is thank goodness for technology and digital cameras! This year, due to my indecisiveness, I ended up sending out two cards. Some of you received a card with one picture while others received a card with three.... long story. Any way these are the photos -unedited mind you- that did not make the cut this year. Coordinating two Saint Bernards and a goofball husband is not easy!

Quotes of the day

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To go against the dominant thinking of your friends, or most of the people you see everyday, is perhaps the most difficult act of heroism you can perform.

-Theodore H. White

To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved , but at what he aspires to.

-Kahlil Gibran

Happy Thanksgiving from Hurricane Utah!

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Turkey Hat Purchased Online $5.95

Gas from Salt Lake to Hurricane, UT $100

Getting pictures of family in ridiculous hats along with the deer above the fireplace....PRICELESS!

Zion's National Park in Southern Utah

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On Thanksgiving Day, while the women were home cooking, the men (Henry, my Dad, and my Grandpa) went to Zion's National Park in Southern Utah where they took some beautiful photos.

First big snow of the season! Hello Winter!

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"Oh how I love the snow!"

"I may be smaller than you, but I can outrun you anyday!"

"Come on Brother, Chase me already!"

Come back here Sister!

No more pictures MOM!

"All that running around tuckered us out!"

Well Hello, Mr. President!

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On November 18th, with camping chairs and blanket in hand, Hen and I walked to the back of the seventy or so person line at the Southtowne Costco. This is where we would spend the next 17 hours waiting to meet President Bush. Because it was so cold and we were so close to the front of the line we were able to sleep inside the breezeway of the Costco during the night. It was a long time waiting but it was well worth it to shake his hand and get a signed copy of his book. When I shook his hand, he looked me in the eye and said in a very southern accent "Hey there Darling, you didn't stay out there all night, did ya?" And my response was "Of course I did Mr. President!" That made it totally worth it! At which time I promptly went home, took a much needed shower, and went to BED! Unfortunately Hen had to go to school and I honestly don't know how he stayed awake!

First Time Curling Ever

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Yesterday I went with a group of people from my work to learn how to "Curl". You may remember seeing it on tv for the winter olympics, and let me tell you it is a blast! We actually played at the Olympic Oval in Kearns and used the actual "Stones" that were used in the Utah Winter Olympics. If you are ever invited to go, I suggest you do, it is so much fun!

Yes that is me in the back right corner, on my butt on the ice... But hey our team won overall!

Below is me playing the position of "Skip"

Me in the back being "Skip" again.

Breanne and Chase came for a visit

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Outside Halloween Decorations

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Harris Fam came to visit for Halloween

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Happy 27th Birthday to Me! From my Fam!

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Enjoying my birthday with Niece CoCo

This was my Birthday Present from Hen! I love her!

The Happy Halloween Couple and Family

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Happy Halloween 2010!

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Oh how the years fly by!

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2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

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Other Logan Photos

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Camo?

Logan Temple

Looking up from Old Main Hill to my School

The unveiling of the Merlin Olsen Statue at USU

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The unveiling.

Blair Buswell- The Sculptor. He has also sculpted 85 of the American Football Hall of Famers.

Family Donation in Memory of Susan Howes

My Birthday at Work

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My co-workers were so kind and got me a gift certificate for a mani/pedi for my birthday! And I arrived to work with my office covered in spider webs! And Jacy made some fabulous cupcakes!

my card

Brody & Cali Birthday Celebration Oct 15-Brody Turned 5!

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Our roommate came home to find these two snuggled up on the couch. They know they are not allowed on the couch, and yet when we are not home apparently they decided to give themselves permission. The funny part is that they don't even look comfortable....

Beautiful October Sunset in Salt Lake

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Trip to Virginia 9/30-10/3/10

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Happy Anniversary to Us!

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Okay, so I know our Anniversary isn't until Monday but with Hen's schedule we decided to celebrate on Saturday. First it was dinner at Maddox's, fabulous as usual! Then off to the Logan Demolition Derby, even better than I remembered with perfect seats! On a side note, I think we were the only ones there driving a Mercedes convertible as we pulled out of the parking lot at the end and we got lots of looks and comments.

Then we drove around my old stomping grounds at USU and I made Hen a "True Aggie" with a kiss atop the famous "A". Hen would say his favorite part of the night was when we were driving through campus and he was hollered at by some college chicks when I was sitting right next to him in the car!! We ended the night with a drive around the beautiful Logan Temple. It was a wonderful night and we reminisced about when we met and the day we got married on our drive home. We can't believe it has been 2 years! Since it feels to both of us like it has been TEN!

We loved the way this tow truck was painted. We took this picture for Hen's stepdad Rick! Go Dallas Cowboys!

Baby Coco's Blessing day! September 5, 2010

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My Dad at work!

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So it has always been difficult for me to describe what my Dad does for work, even today I still fumble through it. But now I can officially tell the world what he does, He is a traveling Animal Trainer! While on a recent visit to Austrailia he made a few furry friends! I am so jealous!

Happy Birthday Henry!

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Baby CoCo is Here! I'm an Auntie again!

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Please meet our new gorgeous niece CoCo Sue Hobson! Born July 2nd at 11:53pm, 7lbs 7ounces, and 19 inches long.

Luce's Baby Shower

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I can't hardly believe it! My baby sister is having a baby! I can't wait for her to get here!

Long time no see!

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Well it has been a while since I blogged last so I will try and bring you up to speed.

About a month ago we added a beautiful new addition to the Becker Family. World meet Bulter James! Butler James is a 2002 CLK 430 Black Mercedes Convertible who likes to take long drives especially with his top off! Sorry ladies, he's taken!!

Vegas or Bust!

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Anybody recognize this guy? On our recent visit to Vegas, we stopped by a place called Gold & Silver Pawn, home of the tv show "Pawn Stars" on the History channel. While we were there one of the owners of the shop from the show was also there and let us take a picture. He looks angry but that is how he is on the show.

www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars

Jacy recommended this place for us and went to lunch there. Will definitely be returning, it was excellent!

Inside our hotel the Venetian!

Rocketman and the Piano Man!

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Rocketman Video

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Please forgive me, the video is very shaky, so if you get motion sickness easily, you will probably only want to listen and not watch....

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I found this quote on my Aunt's, Sister's Blog and decided to share it with the one person who reads this blog :) Ok, so probably noone reads this blog and I am just hopeful there was an individual out there, so I guess I am putting it up here for myself to read at a later time in the future.....

Happy Birthday Bossman!

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As a joke for our Boss's birthday this year, Jacy and I decorated his office in a princess motif! Note that his birthday was yesterday, and he still hasn't taken any of it down...... what does this

mean?

Jacy's Spectacular Cupcakes!

Reno

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Last weekend we went to Reno to just get away, this was our hotel room....all I can say is "OH BABY"

Reno and Grandpa Bowles

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While in Reno last weekend we had the opportunity to visit Henry's Grandpa Bowles place of rest. It was a beautiful day to pay our respects.

We love you and miss you Nana!

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This past Monday I attended the funeral of someone very near and dear to me, my Nana. My Nana is my Dad's mom, and the greatest grandmother a granddaughter could ever ask for! She was always a great friend to me, someone who I could share laughs with, someone who played endless card games, and loved to go shopping. Nana you will always have a place in my heart and I can't wait to see you one day on the otherside of the veil. Thank you for the grandfather clock that reminds me every time it chimes that I need to get going to whereever I need to be. It reminds me of you and Papa and always will.

Love you both forever and miss you everyday!

Your one and only Karebear

This was taken at my college graduation in May 2005 in Logan, UT.

My new treasure!

Virginia visit for the Holidays :)

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Christmas Blanket Project 2009

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Here are some of the blankets we made- Soccer (Chrisian-Hen's cousin), Horses ( Tait-Hen's Cousin), Snowflakes (Grandma Becker- Hen's Dad's Mom), Light Blue Bears (Grandma Bowles-Hen's Mom's Mom), Dallas Cowboys (Rick-Hen's StepDad), Leopard (Heidi-Hen's Sister), Pink Bears (Cheryl-Hen's Mom), and Strawberry Shortcake (Hen's little Sis Emma) Sherry's Blanket (Kara's Friend and Co-worker)

Sarah (Kara's Friend/Co-worker)

Emma (Hen's little Sis)

Jacy (Kara's friend/co-worker)

Cheryl & Heidi (Hen's Mom and Sis)

Rick (Hen's Stepdad)

Grandma Bowles (Hen's Mom's Mom)

Natalie (Kara's Friend/Co-worker)

Chase (Kara's Sister's Son)

Mike (Kara's Boss)

Christmas Day

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Christmas Eve-The annual "Gag" gift

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There are no words....just watch!

Youtube link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iC8H_9xIAs

Christmas at the Beckers

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Christmas Eve Photos

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I have the best husband ever! I love Christmas Lights!

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Cotton Candy Sky

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While Hen was putting up Christmas lights yesterday I had him take some pictures of our beautiful sunset.

Ode to Seattle -the Space Needle

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Ode to Seattle- Pike Place Market

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For those of you that don't know the story of the monk fish, I won't give it away, you will have to venture out to Pike's Place Market where they throw the fish. Jacy had a special encounter with this fish and it was hilarious!

Breakfast- I forgot how much I love french toast!

Ode to Seattle-Around the Town

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Just had to take this picture for Brody and Cali!

Dinner at Brookyn's- Would highly recommend!!!

Ode to Seattle

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The view from the room

Room at the Crown Plaza

How Pumpkin Pie Is Made!

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Quote I read today, Thanks Nat!

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"If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room. "

- Bette Reese

New Camera

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So Hen suprised me with a new camera since the old one went for a dip in Bear Lake and this weekend I am going to Seatte with my friend Jacy. We probably should have waited until Christmas but didn't want to miss taking photos for the Holidays. Here are some test pictures.

Had to post picture of roommate and Brody...Too Funny!

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Some Pics from the Halloween party at work.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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My sources tell me I have won the costume competition at work for the 4th year in a row!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed! Gotta love the purse in the shot....

Kara's B-day Celebration Fam Style the big 26

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So my birthday was quite fabulous if I do say so myself!
First off the Friday before Hen sent a dozen red roses to my office. My best bud Jacy baked me some fabulous chocolate cupakes!
Then Saturday morning I spent my time getting my nails and toes done. Then off to Luce to get my hair curled to get my pictures taken.... Yes these were my bridals, ok so they are a year later, but better late than never right??!!! Then that night was dinner at a great chinese place with Mom, Hen, Derek, and Luce. Then cake and presents back at my mom's house. So this sounds like a fabulous birthday right??!!! Well it was, but it was just the beginning.

Sunday Morning Hen and I woke up and decided we still needed to have romantic dinner together for my birthday, so we jumped a plane to San Francisco for some excellent clam chowder and fish and chips, and let's not forget sourdough bread on the wharf! We ended up arriving in San Fran at about 3pm and got back on a plane at 9pm to head home with two boxes filled with sourdough bread. What an adventure! Thanks to everyone for a wonderful birthday!

We Made It!

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Well one year that is!

We had the opportunity to celebrate our one year anniversary surrounded by family in Avon Connecticut! The weather was beautiful all weekend and we had a blast spending time with everyone. Thanks for making it special!

Memory Lane

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MEMORY LANE-
This will be fun!This is just too fun to pass up.Here are the directions:
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! I guess good or bad but be nice!!!!!!!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

It's a Small World Afterall.....

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So Thursday before I was ready to hop a plane to Connecticut, one of my coworkers approached me and asked what my maiden name was. So I said Howes of course. He then proceeded to tell me that he had just gone to lunch with his roommate and some of his roommates friends from work. Among the group was an individual that he met for the first time. Upon introduction he asked my coworker where he worked which of course was Wasatch Advisors. Then said wow, that is weird... I just flew home from New York last night and sat next to a guy on the plane named Curt Howes whose daughter works as an accountant for Wasatch Advisors.

Creepy.... or is it just a small world afterall?

"Bacon is good for me!"

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Words to Live By These "Life Lessons" were written by Cleveland, Ohio journalist Regina Brett when she turned 90 years old. Good lessons for us all.

o Life isn't fair, bit it's still good.
o When in doubt, just take the next small step
o Life is too short to waste time hating anyone
o Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
o Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
o When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
o Make peace with the past so it won't screw up the present.
o It's OK to let your children see you cry.
o Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
o Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
o Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
o If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
o When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
o Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

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Ahh Summertime...

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So clearly I am very behind.... I haven't felt the best lately so my blog has taken the back seat, well that and my brother in law, who remains nameless...cough cough Tigger... has got me hooked on Farmville, a quaint little game you can play on facebook which is unfortunately the closest I will ever get to farming in real life....There are those of you who would laugh, ney mock my new addiction, but I would not knock it until you have tried it! I am not alone in my new pass the time hobby, my always young 3rd grade teacher the fabulous Mrs. Louise Smith frequents the game as well as my husband Hen and roommate Chase. So I know I am not completely crazy....no peanut gallery comments needed :)

So let's see what have I left out.... Ahh Bear Lake.... So one Saturday Hen and I decided to rent a boat at Bear Lake for a couple of hours and enjoy the summer weather. Well since I am a gluten for punishment on the way back to the shore from the boat I dropped our camera, my cell phone, and our car keys in the lake! This is sooo not my year!!! Upon retrieving these items the camera was destroyed (but luckily not the memory card), my phone now only works when it feels like it, and I never did find our keys that day.

So you may wonder how does a person drive home from Bear Lake when their keys are in the lake? Well they call a local tow truck service to come and break you into your car which luckily contained a spare key in the center console.

Now my whole life has been blessed with the power of prayer. If ever I have lost something and really needed to find it, I have always found it especially in the most outrageous of circumstances. So of course this would have been one of those days. Henry and I prayed our hearts out that we would find the keys to the car, but the Lord has his own time table. So we did not find the keys that day.

Fast forward almost a week later and I had taken breakfast to Henry at work one morning. While we were sitting in the car his phone rang.

"Hi this is Performance Rental, are you the individual who lost their car keys last Saturday with a Bear World keychain attached to it? Well someone found them in the water so you are welcome to come pick them up anytime."

So like I said our prayers were answered, just maybe not in the time that was most convenient for us but one thing I have learned is that you never know why things happen, and everything happens for a reason even if we never know what that reason is.

I do have to share with you a couple of other instances that has happened to me because I really am soo clumsy and I really would lose my head if it weren't for the power of prayer.

When I was in the second grade living in Kingwood, Tx I had a sterling silver charm bracelet that I usually only wore on special occasions but for some reason I had worn it to school this one day. I had been collecting charms on it, which I am sure were all purchased by my mom and dad. There was everything from a violin to a heart, to a pumpkin, and a snowman. Well this snowman charm happened to be my favorite and one day at recess it had come off of my charm bracelet. I hadn't noticed it until I had gone back into class that day. I was so sad that night, I prayed that I might find it. Sure enough that next day I was sitting on a swing at recess, when a little boy who I had never met came up to me and said is this yours? As I looked down at the snowman charm in his hand I asked him, where did you find it? He told me it was in the sandbox. This is probably one of the earliest memories of my testimony being strengthened. It was definitely something I would never forget.

Since that time I have lost and found the following by the power of prayer, a ring in a high school parking lot and a watch that had fallen underneath a washingmachine to name a few, the list goes on and on.

So while I was frustrated that I could not find our car keys at Bear Lake that day, sure enough they were found amongst all the sand and water by someone else....

Here are some pictures from that day before I decided to drop everything we had valuable in the Lake.....

Hen and my Dad Jeepin!

2009-08-10T15:35:00.003-06:00

Typical Sunday Afternoon at the Becker House....

2009-07-19T20:39:00.012-06:00

So we dug up the old webcam today in preparation for our first Skyping with my Sister who moved to Japan this weekend. Apparently there are some interesting features that came along with it.....

Everyone hit the deck and find cover!

2009-07-06T18:33:00.002-06:00

Last night when we got home we set off a few fireworks, apparently Cali is not a fan of them. We found her upstairs in the bathtub after we came back into the house! That has to be the funniest/saddest thing I have ever seen!

And you thought your fireworks were good!

2009-07-06T18:24:00.007-06:00

Backyard fireworks show in VA

2009-07-06T18:23:00.000-06:00

Help to mourn my ipod....

2009-07-06T18:16:00.004-06:00

Picture it.....beautiful day in Virginia, taking a nap on a float in the pool, while listening to my ipod. Then out of no where I feel something land on my chest. PANIC set in and and I jump up so suddenly that my ipod falls to the bottom of the pool! I hurry and swim to the bottom to retrieve it... Ok, so you are saying why on earth did she have her ipod so close to the water and second what jumped on you that caught you by suprise? First I just thought it would be nice to listen to my music while I laid out and for over an hour I had been fine in this position on my float in the pool. Second the object that landed on me was a potato chip my husband decided to throw on me from the other side of the pool(because he loves to be a prankster). How was I supposed to know it wasn't a bug, plus up until that point I had been alone at the pool. Sad day! So I went online and there were websites that suggested I put my ipod in a bowl of rice for 24 hours to see if it could dry out and work. Unfortunately it did not work for me....

PLEASE BUY OUR CAR!-SOLD!!!

2009-07-06T18:09:00.004-06:00

So now that Hen has a new car we are trying to sell the old thunderbird! You know you want it! There is nothing wrong with it, our driveway is just starting to look like a used car lot. We are trying to get rid of it for $2,000.00. It is a 1995, 2 door coupe, 124,000 miles, with awesome a/c and an even awesomer stereo system! It is an automatic V8 and drives really smooth, so if you know anyone that would be interested please have them e-mail me at aggiebear24@hotmail.com . Thanks!!! There is also an ad on KSL.com with more pictures!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HENRY!

2009-07-06T18:06:00.002-06:00

For Hen's birthday we finally got him a car just for him!! 2002 Toyata Camry SE!