Happy Anniversary!

We are rejoicing with our parents today as they celebrate 21 years of marriage today!
I was going through the photos from the shoot I had done for their 20th anniversary last year, and decided that they hadn't changed too much to use a photo from last year.
We are grateful for the example of faithfulness to the Lord and each other that they have shown us. Go for (at least) 21 more years, Dad & Mom! Love you!

Happy Birthday!

Today is Elizabeth's 18th Birthday!

Golden Belt 2011

2 1/2 weeks ago Eric, Caroline and I (Elizabeth) participated in the GoldenBelt Vocal Festival in Salina. We have done this for the past few years, and have always enjoyed it.

But, this year was amazing.
Mr. Creer was our conductor, and he did an excellent job!

It was a great opportunity to learn a variety of songs such as:
Hallelujah Chorus
Be Still My Soul
Be Thou My Vision
Author of Majesty
Our Island Barque (girls song)
We Are God's People

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burnin'

Gloria

Hosanna

Rise Up O Men of God (boys song)

We are looking forward to next year!

Some of the group we ate lunch with.


The Girls!!!

This picture is a little scary....Miles was using flash, and everyone looks like nocturnal animals!

Timbrely and Caroline

VCY Singspiration

This past Sunday evening, our family enjoyed a time of worship and praise as we joined in the VCY America Singspiration. It was held at a church in Salina where most all of the pews were filled.
Although most of the attendance was comprised of older couples, there were some younger children.
This 90 minute program was filled with God-glorifying music.
We listen to VCY America about 99% of the time........A few years ago, when there was an ice storm, we couldn't listen for about 2 weeks. It showed us how heavily we depend on it!
From bible teachers to children's programs, sacred music and conservative news broadcasts, we love VCY!

Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.

~Psalm 96:2

Mr. Vic Eliason lead us in our time of singing



Mr. Eliason drove by himself all the way from Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today is our Mother's birthday! We are grateful for her godly example, as well as, patient instruction in many areas!
Happy Birthday, Mom!

Miles-The flour boy

This is what happens when you forget to put the filter in the wheat grinder!!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today is our Dad's birthday! We are celebrating his life with thankfulness that he is the head of our family! Love you, Daddy!

January Activities

As we come to the close of January 2011, I have looked over the few (200!) photos that have been taken this month. Our family has kept busy with many different activities, some carried over from 2010 and others new opportunities!
Here are some of the photos I gathered:

Doughnut making


YUM!


Games! (Slapstick)




Memory.....hmm which one should I pick!


Eric had his first two basketball games!




Caroline had her violin recital

First 2011 Post

Finally going through Christmas and New Years pictures.....

These (Oreo Truffles) are only a memory.....Sigh

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Beckman Family!

December Happenings

There is lots to do in the month of December.....with all the programs, parties, and presentations, we can easily get distracted from the real reason for the season.
As we continue to fulfill our obligations, let us also continue to bathe in the Light of the World, that came to us a baby, and saved us as a man.

Merry Christmas!


Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie Makers!


Annual Peppernut making!




Miles was "talking" with this owl!


Fires to keep us warm!

Medieval Feast

In school, we have been studying about the Middle Ages. At the end of each unit of 9-10 weeks, there is a Unit Celebration to show what you have learned and sum it all up.
With our fellow Middle Agers, we dressed up and went to the Great Coronado Hall (aka Coronado Heights) for a Medieval Feast.
Lots of fun was had by all with food (medieval, of course), music, a play, and an interesting "Relic" game.
Although my batteries were low, I was still able to get some photos!


Reciting "King Alfred's War Song"


Our relic table


Miles explained about King Arthur


Miles and L.J. sword fighting/chasing


Princess' Esther and Susanna


Lord Beckman


The chivalrous Miles the Knight with pretty Princess Susanna




The House of Beckman

Chicken Butchering Fall 2010

Two weeks ago, we had our fall butchering day. Eric's 8 week project was completed!
With our friends, the Kroekers, we took our 125 chickens to another friend's butchering cart.
It went very smoothly, no accidents or problems besides a few bile bursts-Yuck!
We had a chicken this week that Mom salt-brined and seasoned, and was it ever tasty!
Now, we can take a chicken break until Spring!!!!

Loading up!




The hard workers.







The gut bucket.


The weighters and baggers

Air Show

I can't believe October is almost over, and I've only posted once....so here is another post to make an even 2 in October!

In September, Dad, Eric, Miles, and I attended the Mcconnell Air Show.
After waiting in line for 2 hours to go about 3 miles, we finally got in! There were LOTS of people.....I think they were expecting 40-50,000!
We actually saw more sitting in the car than we did once we were at the Base .....oh, well!

The boys!

Hi!!


The Thunderbirds were the ones we wanted
to see the most, but because of weather issues,
they didn't end up flying.......too bad.


Anybody for wing walking?


You've heard of a turbo jet plane, how about a turbo school bus!!!!


P-51 Mustangs



B-2 Stealth Bomber (One of Miles and Elizabeth's Favorites!)




B-1 Bomber


We tried to beat some of the rush of people by walking....FAST!
(Well, some of us were walking, others were--riding their chairs....SMILE!)