A Start of a New Year...Another Teenager In Our Home!

So one of my New Year's resolution is to blog again on my family's blog. Blogging my family's blog was one of my favorite hobbies but going back to school in 2011, it took the back burner in my hectic life. It's a start of a new year and I'm committed to renew one of my favorite hobbies and also to stay connected to those love ones who are not on facebook or instagram, so they can see what's happening with The Beechers in Washington.

It's OFFICIAL, we have another teenager in our home, Nathan Oren turned 13 on January 10th!!!

 I know all parents always say, "Can't believe where the time flown", well that statement is definitely so true! This redhead stolen my heart the minute he was put in my arms 13 years ago. He's the most loving and considerate person I have ever known. He has such a great gift of befriending individuals who struggle in school, that people avoid, or have a disability. His empathy to all is truly a beautiful gift. He's in 7th grade in Sacajawea middle school and loves his video games especially, Minecraft, Terrraria, and Destiny. He started karate in October 2014 and now is a yellow belt. He's a gifted artist and his love of cars is still strong. His common phases are: Turducken and Yes, I'm AWESOME! I truly can't image my life without Nathan in it...he has enhance our lives so much. So grateful that I'm his mom.I found this great quote on Pinterset (a course) that depicts what I feel about Nathan.

   Birthday Morning, in our home we open our gifts in the morning. So we can enjoy them for the rest of the day.

  He was one happy kid!!!

So on his birthday, our stake was having a temple day and he chose to go to the temple to do some work with his dad and brother. He wanted his birthday lunch at Dairy Queen not far from the temple.  Nate and I being silly at lunch.

 Also in our family, the birthday person chooses the menu for the day and shown below is what he requested.

 Playing electronics all day is a dream come true for this boy. 

Nathan, life can sometime be cruel, it can sometimes be kind. But if you remain truthful, happiness, you will eventually find. Let the voice of your innocence be heard, let it ring out like a sweet chime. Be responsible, thoughtful, stay strong in your beliefs, be an example and have fun as you become a teen, this is your life's prime.

Hoped you had a great 13th Birthday, Nate!!!

We're BAAAACCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!

I know it been a year since I last posted...with me going back to school my blog was put in the back burner but now that I am done...got my A.A and we decided that the rest of my school is being put on hold and focus more on our family. Anyhow, We're Back and I'm posting  "Blake's Man Trip" that he took in March in San Diego with childhood friends...Funny thing there isn't a photo of him in any of the photos he want posted but they definitely had a BLAST!

Look Who Turned 10!!!!

  Obviously I'm behind in my blogging and I have missed it a ton....( blog.spot has changed things up.) Now, with a lighter load at school, I'll be catching up!!!! 

So Look who turned 10, my baby boy!!!

 

My sweet Nathan has turned 10 and where the heck has the time gone.  My January baby! He's still a car lover, love anything that is legos, he loves to draw and he's pretty good at it too, he's the peacemaker in our family, he loves to jump on the trampoline, he's a fourth grader, he plays soccer and learning the piano.

He had a blast for his birthday, especially since this year he could have party.

Here are some photos of the fun day!

Morning presents for family and extended family

For his birthday menu:     

Breakfast: Bacon, Hash browns and eggs

     Lunch: A Subway Sandwich hand delivered

 to him at school Lunch with a candy lei   

  Dinner: Salmon, couscous and corn.

Chocolate decadent cheese cake for the birthday cake

Party time the next day...friends, laser tag, cupcakes and presents.

                                     Calm and then chaos

New Years Eve Party for 2012

 Yes, I am behind but I doing the catching up game and here are some highlights of our New Years Eve Party....

 Gabby and Liv...living it up! 

  

A little confused setting up for 'Dance Central" but once it was figured out...Rach and Ronae had a BLAST!!!

 I just love the expression on Jon's face!

 Anngela and Clelia had fun rocking it out

 Then the boys joined it...James and Jon were good sport because Blake and Duane didn't bother!

 Then the cute couple started dancing

 Finally I got to dance with Anngela...It was so much fun being silly

 Finally the kids got in the action....not dancing but tennis and skiing

 Jamesy and Mya REALLY got into the skiing

What was Isaac doing much of the party...holding on to the babies!!!

 We all had fun at this party even though it ended at 9:30p.m.....the family watched a movie and was treated to an amazing fireworks outside our home at midnight....great way to celebrate the end 2011!