Andrew's Birthday Celebration

We spent Andrew's birthday at his VERY favorite place, Chuck E Cheese's.  Maw Maw and Paw Paw came in for the weekend.  Tyler and Canon joined us too.  Of course, we also had to have cake and presents.   

Joey really wanted Andy to open the present from him, so we let him have that one first thing in the morning.

Andrew really wanted Paw Paw to sit next to him in the car.  I don't know how he fit in it, but I almost fell over laughing when I saw them. 

Andrew's Birth Day Memories

It was two years ago today that we welcomed our second child into our family.  Andrew is such a sweet soul.  Nearly all of the baby is gone, all too quickly replaced by a full blown toddler.  What wonderful memories I have of holding him for the first time and gently kissing him.  

What an awesome gift from God when He gives us our children.  

He is only a few moments old here.

Joey was very insistent that Andrew have his Winnie the Pooh with him at all times. 

Here's Joey holding Andrew for the first time.

Oh, sweet boy, how I love you!

Baby Update

My scanner isn't working, but everyone already knows what an ultrasound picture looks like.  We had a 13 week ultrasound yesterday and got to see our little bean.  It was jumping around like crazy.  Everything looked great and we got to hear the heartbeat.  

I feel so blessed to be nearly through the critical first trimester.  We have one more month until we have our anatomy scan that should tell us the gender.  Seeing the baby yesterday is making me even more anxious to find out what we are having.  Please pray for a  healthy baby and mama.  

The Goggles

Andy and Joey both love to wear swim goggles around for fun.  Today I let Andy go to Subway looking like this.  He actually had them over his eyes while we were walking in and then put them up once we went inside.  

That's a Tired Boy

The boys love to ride on the mower with Daddy while he gets his yard work done.  It was Andrew's turn and they mowed for about half an hour.  Then Joe came in carrying a sleeping boy.  He has had a little cold and has been a bit extra tired, but seriously, that is tired.  He woke up before I could snap the picture, but you get the idea.

Air Force Rodeo

Joe was invited to represent Charleston AFB in the AMC Rodeo consisting of dozens of bases and multiple international competitors.  He won awards for Best C-17 Air Refueling and Best C-17 Assault Landing.  Go Daddy!

Here we are waiting for the team to arrive home.

This hat had a nice shape until Andrew inherited it.  He thinks a hat should be worn pulled down as tight as possible and sideways.

This is why I have very few pictures of the boys together.  This is actually one of the good ones. 

Andy was playing with his shadow while were were waiting for the team to arrive.  He was dancing and jumping on it.  Too funny.

He had to check out one of Joe's awards.  It's a real cowboy!

I looked up to realize I missed the group shot of the guys. Bummer!

My Cute Beal Boys

We took a visit out to see the Yorktown.  Joey has been talking about the submarine there since we went about 2 years ago.  We figured it was time to do it again.  

The Boys Singing

Family Fun Night

We went to Family Fun Night at Rolly Pollies and all had so much fun.  This is one of our favorite places, but we usually go with my mommy group.  We decided we would take Daddy this time and he had as much fun as the kids.  

Miscellaneous Catch Up

Andrew Learning the Big Boy 4-Wheeler

Papa's Visit

Georgia

This is our new puppy, Georgia.  She is very sweet and is going to be very big.