Day at the Park

Kempton loves the park and the outdoors which is perfect for snowless winters!

I'm loving these bright blue eyes!

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Bleh, I hate getting older, but it is what it is. Happy Birthday to me!

Can't wait for tonight, Curt's making me an awesome dinner, and OMG finals are over!

Yeah for Christmas Vacation!!!!!

{Merry Christmas}

This year has been a challenging yet fulfilling one for our family. In January we made the decision to sell our home in Queen Creek and move back to Mesa so Curtiss could be closer to school and work. It was a hard decision but it made the most sense for our family and it has been a wonderful blessing to be closer to everything! Curt went back to school full time and has been busy getting through a tough semester with 3 science classes, which he (and I) can’t wait to be over.

Our son Kempton celebrated his 2^nd birthday this July. He is growing so fast and learning something new everyday. He is a very sweet, caring and hilarious kid. Kempton is constantly making us laugh with the silly things he does or says. He has a gentle nature, but loves to play, rough house, and to run; the kid would run in circles all day if we let him. He loves helping his daddy with whatever he can, and has been quite the little helper for his mom too. We love this kid and don’t know what we’d do without him entertaining us daily.

In September we welcomed a little girl into our home. Brooke is such a blessing to our family. She is a very happy baby who is so easy to care for. She has the sweetest smile that just lights up her face and we love making her laugh. Kempton has been an amazing big brother and just adores his “baby Brooke”. He is quite the helper and we love catching him in the moment when he’s playing or caring for her. He is always trying to pick her up or drag her where he wants to play with her. She is definitely a tough little girl and puts up with all his antics. He just loves that he has someone to hide out with in his forts and to watch movies with now. We couldn’t ask for two better kids or two sweeter spirits to bless our home with.

This January Curt and I will have been married for six years and we have enjoyed “growing” old together. We have learned a lot about each other as we have made and changed goals we had for our family and ourselves, and we have grown closer because of it. We are excited for the challenges and adventures that lie ahead for our family as we start over and start a new journey.

We are deeply humbled by the countless blessings we have received and the love and support that has been poured out on our behalf. We couldn’t ask for any more this Christmas and hope this holiday season finds you happy and healthy.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Curtiss, Jen, Kempton, & Brooke Beals

I just want ...

...to nibble on these cheeks all day

11/11/2009

2 months old

{Mama's Holiday Giveaway}

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Giveaway

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?

An apron, a fruit stand thingy, a cricut expressions, some cute scarves, & a couple beaded watch bands

2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?

A "The stockings were hung..." board for our family stockings

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?

Handmade ornaments

4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?

A trampoline

5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?

A bike

6. What is your favorite holiday food?

Stuffed french toast with buttermilk syrup

7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?

Still working on that

8. What is your favorite holiday movie?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

9. Favorite holiday song?

O' Holy Night

10. Favorite holiday pastime?

Going up north to play in the snow (when we get some)

Click here to see an example.

Send us a link to your post to info@todaysmama.com with “Wish List Meme” in the subject line. You can even tag a few friends to participate in the meme. (Spread that holiday cheer!)

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The deadline to post and send us an email is Sunday, December 13th. We’ll annouce the winner on Monday, December 14th. Good luck!

Some Random Pictures

I just can't help myself, she looks so ridiculously cute. Got to love GIANT bows on little girls. She puts up with me.

Love this smile, she's been "singing" and cooing and smiling like crazy. She's such a happy baby!

2nd cousins, 1 week apart, and complete opposites. So cute and chubby.

Random Moments with Kempton:

He thought he needed to help work on the car. He was serious too with that socket wrench.

This is hilarious, he loves to put Curt's riding gear on and lately rides around on his motorcycle. This giant helmet on this tiny body is a crack up!

Ahh, I am so proud of this moment. So I went in last Wednesday (before "Black Friday") because I had a 15% off coupon one item in the store that expired that day. I've been wanting a double stroller forever and in particular this $220 Kolcraft one that has 4 different seating options and a huge basket. Curt and I have been toying with it for the last year and liked it regardless of it's size and sometimes, pain to put in the car. Well I was excited cause it meant it would be under $200 and I had a little less than that amount left over from my shower. After going around and around with the sales lady trying to find out if there would be any better deals that Friday (she was no help), we were on the fence about purchasing this one versus something cheaper. Then, a manager walks by and asks how I'm doing and mentions that this same stroller was just returned the other day by a couple who didn't realize how big it was. Brand new, already assembled and not a scratch or dent on it. Apparently everything in the store was 30% off (thanks lady for not mentioning that) and because it was "used" he took off another 15%. But, wait for it, he said I could also use my coupon which brought my savings to a whopping 60% off (no Black Friday deal could match that). So I walked away with my stroller for $90, oh yeah, I was giddy! Thanks BabiesRus, you're the best!