a visit to virginia

Greg went to Sweeden for a week so Stephanie and Rex went to Virginia to visit family. Rex loved being with his Nana and Pop Pop and Uncle Mike, and loved seeing his aunt, uncle and cousins. Rex enjoyed the Childrens' Museum, especially the trains and his first taste of a chocolate milk shake. We visited Stephanie's friend growing up, Amber, and her daughter, Piper, and new guy Parker (he was napping at picture time). It was a great week. Stephanie even got to sleep in and take a nap!

fun in the morning

There's still two months until spring training, but Rex wastes no time in getting dressed for the occasion.

teeny, tiny cup

Rex drinks from his little toddler cup; just his size.

new years day

In our pajamas, we welcomed 2009 with our friends, our little early birds and waffles. Oh, and mimosas and coffee (strong, strong coffee).

merry christmas!

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time."
L. Wilder

santa delivers

Christmas Eve was celebrated with a children's church service and a dinner out for Chinese food. (Who else is open for dinner on Christmas Eve?) Christmas Day was sweet and quiet as Rex did not receive one electronic, plastic toy! Ahhhhh, so much to be thankful for! Family sent lovely gifts of books, clothing, wooden blocks and puzzles. Santa brought more fun gifts: wooden stacking toys, blocks, cars, mop and dust pan, musical instruments and art supplies including a double sided easel! Rex's favorite gift is his Learning Tower, he can stand on a platform that allows him to work at the kitchen counter alongside of Mom and Dad.

decorating for christmas

Dad climbed on the roof to hang lights while Rex did all the dirty work.

rex visits santa

thanksgiving

Rex was Captain of the Thanksgiving Cooking Crew.

rex "reads" to himself

Rex has been read to since before he was born, through infancy and now as a toddler he goes up to his bookshelf in his room or his box of books in the kitchen and pulls out a book to flip through.

first trip to the zoo

wrapping up 2008

This blog has not been updated since October!?!? Rex has been keeping his Mom and Dad very busy and now that the craziness of Christmas preparation is over, there is time to relax and update everyone on the happenings of Rex Harrison Becker. We are all thankful for our friends and family who are far away from Nashville, this blog is for you all to see what we are up to and to see how Rex grows.

rex baracked the vote

Please get out to the voting booth to support your candidate of choice!

my first hair cut

visit from grammy and grandpa

I love my Grammy and Grandpa!

rex unpacks the groceries