Becky

Ok, I finally have a few moments to do this. Today a friend of mine here in Chaparral with 7 kids called and reinvited me to a kids Bible time that another lady who has 9 children was having at her house here in Chaparral. So with our six, Stephenson's seven, another families 9, and yet another families 6, and a few visiting kids, we had quite a crew. I had forgotten that they were having this event this week and didn't feel much inclined to go anyway not really knowing the hosting family very well. We enjoyed going today though, and will be going tomorrow. There will be a hot dog cookout, horse back riding, and swimming tomorrow.
Anyway, onto the subject of this blog, Becky. Becky turned 7 on June 11 of this year. She has been reading very well since she was six. Lately if you are looking for Becky you will find her in one of various positions either on the couch or the chair with a good book. Within an 1/2 hour reading period she will have been in 10 different positions or more. I have to often remind her to keep modest as she gets herself into the positions absent mindedly. Both Debbie and Becky have shown such interest in books, I wish I had the resources to get them some different ones but that will come.
Becky is getting to be such a big help around the house as well. She accomplishes the tasks of washing and drying dishes, sweeping the floors, and some mild cleaning with ease. She's been folding clothes with Debbie since she was five. Her usual job in the laundry department is to fold and put away.
Becky has become very fond of Leah lately, I guess a she's developing her motherly instinct. She will often keep Leah under her wing, making sure she has everything that she needs and is having fun as well. She tries to help with Katie but since carrying Katie is much more of a lump than carrying than Leah it's more of a chore for her. Sometimes I may need her to carry Katie for short distances, but mostly she helps by holding her at times when I may not be available, or providing some interesting toys and fun play.
She and Debbie have on a few occassions made cookies all by themselves. Both of them very much looking forward to Daddy's approval of their taste. Perhaps if possible I will allow one or the other of them to enter some baked good into the local fair.
Becky always has the sweet smile when she is happy, and the saddest face when she gets into trouble, which is few and far in between anymore. She's our blue eyed brown haired beauty. We love our Becka!!!

Mom (Denise)

Denise