The House of Batsford

Joshua!!!

2009-09-17T11:05:00.000-07:00

Playing with Daddy

2009-05-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

We went to Red Robin for dinner. We tied her balloon to her bear so she wouldn't keep letting it float away. After eating, she was throwing bear around Daddy's head. Very cute!

Easter 2009

2009-04-30T08:19:00.001-07:00

Easter this year was a bit rushed...Michelle had to work after church, so we didn't get to do the Easter thing til after dinner. Bekah didn't want to put the dress from Grama on, but when she saw herself in the mirror we got a big smile. Our little princess!

The best posing we could get.

Playing hide and seek with Daddy

Playing chase with Daddy.

More Snow Fun!

2009-03-05T20:02:00.000-08:00

Rebekah went down on the sled by herself.

Future US Marshall?

2009-03-05T19:57:00.000-08:00

Rebekahs 3rd Birthday

2009-03-05T19:37:00.000-08:00

Portraits

2008-12-20T14:17:00.000-08:00

We had family pictures taken for Christmas. Rebekah mostly cooperated...to see all of her very cute pictures, click on her portrait:

2008 December Portraits

Farmstead Fun

2008-10-21T19:20:00.000-07:00

Another Evening Walk...

2008-10-15T17:41:00.000-07:00

An Evening Walk...

2008-10-15T17:27:00.000-07:00

2008-07-09T14:40:00.001-07:00

The Train at the Zoo

2008-05-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here we are on the train at the zoo...Rebekah's saying "wee!!!" She thought it was pretty cool

...Especially through the long dark tunnel...what a face!

Our friends the Sears...Angela, Rachel and Rylan. The twins are two months older than Rebekah. We know them from MOPS and church. I put a link to their web page on the right bar at the bottom.

More Fun at the Gym

2008-05-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

With Erik joining us at the gym, we finally got that really cute picture! She usually moves so fast I can't throw her in then get a picture by myself. She loves the foam pits though. I throw her in and she laughs so hard...you can see from her red cheeks!

She does really well on the balance beams. They're set up as part of an obstacle course so they go up and down.

OK...another slide picture, but she just keeps going down it.

Our New Pool

2008-05-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

Oh she's so CUUUUUUUTE!!!!

She really likes "spashy" and throwing the ball out of the pool so mommy has to go get it.

Happy Birthday Candace!!!

2008-05-23T11:42:00.000-07:00

It's Candace Batsford's Birthday today!!Here she is riding the bike across the tight wire last year.

Trip to Spokane!! (Our 100th Post!!!)

2008-05-23T11:10:00.001-07:00

Rebekah's kicking back watching TV at Grandma's house. This is the third picture I took of her and she's wanting me to get out of her way. Thought it was cute!!

Here's Rebekah playing with some cars and trucks at her Granddad's house. She found some little sports balls the cat wasn't playing with and carried them around with her. You can see the football, soccer ball and baseball along with the cars.

She likes playing "which hand is it in?"

More Trips to the Farmstead

2008-05-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

Trip to the Store!

2008-04-28T17:23:00.000-07:00

Pink Tent @ Cabelas

2008-04-16T17:34:00.000-07:00

So we are at Cabelas' this past Saturday, and we see this pink camping set, complete with matching tent and sleeping bag. She grabs the sleeping bag and takes it out of the tent...

pulls it into another tent and onto the cot, and then proceeds to lie down.

I then had to have her put the sleeping bag back where it belongs.

It kinda matches her camo pink pants!

The Farmstead is Open!

2008-04-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

Anahiem Ducks Update

2008-04-07T08:38:00.000-07:00

This is Ryan Getzlaf's shot that won the last game of the regular season in the shootout.
The Ducks are playing the Dallas Stars this Thursday in the playoffs.

GO DUCKS!

Playdo Fun!

2008-04-05T14:40:00.001-07:00

Michelle made Playdo from scratch, so one night after dinner we played. She likes to play for about a half hour to an hour at a time with this stuff.

Michelle gave her toothpicks, and she just pokes at the shapes right now.

I kinda forgot how to shape it and stuff, but its funny how it all comes back to you!

Evening Walk & Play

2008-04-02T18:01:00.001-07:00

A usual evening walk starts out ..

Picking up sticks...

Seeing her shadow...

Trying to get ahead of us...

Hugging the neighbors gorilla statue...

Hugging a few trees...

Getting ahead of the dog as well..

Getting up the steps of the jungle gym...

To slide down...

Then, finally walking home for a "show", bath, book, and bed.

Easter Dress

2008-03-25T20:06:00.001-07:00

She loves twirling around in her dress.

Michelle's Dad sent Rebekah this pull toy dog. She loves it! It was his when he was 2 years old!

Rebekah meets Bob & Larry!!

2008-03-25T19:49:00.001-07:00

A bookstore was having their Grand Opening, and they announced that they were going to have Bob and Larry from "Veggietales" in the store. Of course, we had to take Rebekah through the line - TWICE!!

We also bought a Veggietales DVD , "The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's". It a meshing of the Wizard of Oz and the story of the Prodigal Son - and it works out pretty good! We watched it about a dozen times that weekend.

Munchkin Open Gym

2008-03-07T14:17:00.001-08:00

Rebekah loves this slide at the open gym we go to on Friday mornings. They have a huge inflated slide, but she hasn't been able to climb up it. They put out balance beams, trapeze and a zip line (when she's older). The best part is the huge tree house with tunnels and slides. This one is probably 14 feet high. She also likes a pit of foam cubes she likes me to throw her into. I'll try to get better pictures next time and post them.

This one is a cork screw. She goes down it over and over.

Rebekah meets Clifford the Big Red Dog!!

2008-03-07T14:11:00.000-08:00

Erik took Rebekah to the "Skate with Clifford" day at Crown Center in Kansas City. She was able to hug Clifford a few times and didn't want to leave. They were going to try to skate, but were unable to rent her size skates.

Rebekah's 2 Year Stats

2008-02-28T12:14:00.001-08:00

Hey all!

I forgot to post these earlier. Rebekah's still above the 95% mark!!

37 3/4 inches tall
33lb 8 oz

She's now pretty much in a 3T.

Last night at church we dropped her off with a lot of other kids toddlers to 3 yrs. They broke the group in two and Rebekah ended up with the three year olds!! She was doing just fine.

Want more pictures?

2008-02-25T14:29:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to check out our picasa site:
http://picasaweb.google.com/rebekahsmom/

More Picts

2008-02-25T14:23:00.000-08:00

Rebekah has a new bed...just a twin mattress on the floor in her room, so her crib is now in her play room. It's a great place for all her (and mommy's) stuffed animals. Of course she thinks it's pretty cool too. She's laughing because I asked her to close her eyes and pretend to be asleep. I guess she's just not there yet.

After the second wind hit, she started throwing a koala at me. I tossed it back and the game was on. Such a cute little girl!

Rebekah's New Kitchen

2008-02-25T14:15:00.001-08:00

Here's Rebekah's BIG birthday gift. It came late, but I finally got it put together. At first she would just put something, like her bear, in one cupboard then the next and the next.

Then she got herself in. She wanted the door closed and then she'd open it, over and over.

She was amused for a good hour!

Erik said it was a storage cabinet disguised as a kitchen. She loves it though.

Dad's Hats

2008-02-25T14:07:00.001-08:00

One night, while Mommy was away, Bekah found Daddy's hats in the closet. She put one on her head and put one on Daddy's head.

Then she chased down Baron determined to put one on his head too. Persistence paid off, and he finally acquiesced. Very cute!!

2nd Birthday

2008-02-25T14:00:00.001-08:00

Rebekah is showing off the necklace, bracelet, and jewelery box she received for her birthday. She loves to listen to the music and watch the ballerina spin...then she plays with the spring the ballerina is standing on.

She slept in on her birthday, so Mommy and Daddy woke her up with a big Blue's Clues balloon bouquet. She was in awe!

Rebekah's playing with a little dog and it's accessories. She brushes it's hair.

Driving the Car

2008-02-25T13:53:00.001-08:00

I was getting Rebekah out of the Van. I had opened the passenger door to put some stuff in the front seat. No sooner had I put her down when she was climbing across the seat and into the driver's side. She sat there for about ten minutes before getting out. Evidently she's already counting the years before she can drive.
Of course Baron had to come see what was going on. I think he was hoping she would take him for a ride.

Christmas Presents

2008-02-25T13:35:00.000-08:00

Here's the girl of the hour. We greatly enjoyed our second Christmas with our best little gift ever. She was excited about each gift she opened and help each one of them up for us to see. I love this picture because her eye is so clear and blue.

Rebekah is showing Tasha from the Backyardigains, a favorite show of hers. She also received Cleo from Clifford and a Blue's Clues game and puppy.

Here she's holding all five Backyardigains, not an easy task!

Christmas Pics cont'd

2007-12-29T15:14:00.001-08:00

Posing for our Christmas card.

This picture was in our Christmas card as well.

I like this expression of hers..

This is Rebekah's "Stinky Face".

Christmas Pics

2007-12-28T13:27:00.001-08:00

Right after we put the tree up, Rebekah woke from her nap.

Loving the Jingle Bells!

Playing in the snow!

Fall Fun!!

2007-12-04T12:08:00.001-08:00

Rebekah had lots of fun playing in the leaves with mommy. We had a hard time trying to get a pose, but this one's cute! She'd throw them at me, put them on her head and on her belly! Very fun, can't wait until we can play in the snow!!

Here's Rebekah's car (hand-me-down from the neighbors). She loves it! Notice she's holding an orange, we don't know why, but she'll just carry it around with her. We're trying to diversify her to lemons and limes.

This is from our trip to Portland, OR on my birthday 10/19. Rebekah loves to get into boxes and of course she takes everything with her. She loves ducks! And yes she still loves her bottle.

Day at the KC Zoo

2007-09-01T20:44:00.000-07:00

Cam and Candace at Science City

2007-09-01T20:37:00.000-07:00

Cam, Candace and Mom Nana were out in KC, and one afternoon we went to Science City at Union Station and kicked around for awhile. No cousins were injured with this visit...

Fun Stuff

2007-09-01T20:26:00.000-07:00

This is a "cat tunnel" that Rebekah likes to use as a hat. Go figure. She doesn't wear any hats we buy her...

Ever since she got into this car, anytime she sees a playcar, she has no fear about getting into one. It's getting her out that's the problem!

She still likes to climb inside of boxes, or in this case, the clothes hamper!

Pool fun!!

2007-09-01T20:19:00.001-07:00

New Pics

2007-09-01T20:07:00.000-07:00

"I got my milk, my water, and Clifford. I'm all set to watch TV!"

This is what she looks like while watching "Clifford".

She tries to help with feeding the dog. Problem is, she wants to stay and watch the dog eat. So I have to step in and get her so the dog can eat. The dog really likes her, but she doesn't understand why she can't stay and watch him eat. I think the dog understands what we are doing here, and shows his affection.

The Highchair Fort

2007-06-28T18:13:00.001-07:00

After dinner, or any meal, Rebekah likes to crawl under her highchair. Tonight, we draped an old sheet over it to make a fort. She loved it. She popped in and out on either side. What a hit!

2007-06-28T18:01:00.001-07:00

Rebekah wanted to play with water, so mommy filled a bowl with some and gave her a cup to play with. She tried to drink from the cup and totally soaked herself, so we took her shirt off. Then she poured the rest of the water out of the bowl, and asked for more. We had a lot of fun watching her play while the steaks cooked on the bbq.

Here is a Huggies baby wipes box from Sam's Club. It was waiting to be thrown into the trash. Garbage! The perfect toy. She's holding an empty can of soda, which she uses to imitate mommy and daddy. If we try to take it away she has a fit. She fills the box with her stuff, her bear, a cup, whatever she can find, and then tries to sit in it. Very funny!

We went to the Kansas City Zoo the other day with some of mommy's friends from work. Amanda took Rebekah down this slide. She loves slides!

Rebekah at 16 Months

2007-06-28T11:51:00.001-07:00

We were in the backyard one night playing with the dog, and she just looks so cute!

Bubbles!!

2007-06-13T15:07:00.001-07:00

Wow, she's 15 Months!!

2007-05-23T18:24:00.000-07:00

You can see she loves her Tigger...she got it when she was 8 months old from Nana, and is just now wanting to hug it. She picks it up when he bounces.

Well, she's 15 months old now! I can't believe how fast she's grown! Of course she is the size of a 2 year old! We had her check up yesterday, May 22, one week late.

She can now climb up on the stool in the bathroom. She can't really do much yet, but is very proud of herself!!

Stats:
Height: 33 3/4 inches
Weight: 27 pounds 3.2 ounces
Head: 19 1/4 inches
all are 95%!

Her nap and bed time routine includes flopping on the down comforter in the guest room. Soooo cute!!!

Rebekah & the Really Big Teddy Bear...

2007-04-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

We went to Union Station, and outside of the chocolate store they have this huge teddy bear. You can see Rebekah really liked him..

Bath Time!

2007-04-23T20:06:00.000-07:00

I love my baths, so did Mommy. I added her picture just for fun!

Peek a Boo

2007-04-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

Taking the stairs...

2007-02-21T19:41:00.000-08:00

She can climb the stairs, so long as we are behind her!

Snow Fun!!

2007-02-21T19:32:00.000-08:00

Rebekah First Haircut

2007-02-21T19:27:00.000-08:00

Before...

...After.

Rebekah 1st Birthday!

2007-02-21T19:14:00.000-08:00

We took Rebekah to Rainforest Cafe. We sat underneath the big elephant - she didn't like it too much. But she really didn't like the person dressed as a frog, walking around. She climbed up Michelle when the frog came near her the first time!

Later, with her new stuffed animals.

Christmas Gifts

2007-01-16T14:36:00.000-08:00

Rebekah looking very cute!!!

She got some magnets, and loves them.
Of course half of them are under the fridge!

She can actually sort of walk/push with this Radio Flyer.
I can't believe how big she's getting.

Christmas Update

2006-12-28T20:28:00.000-08:00

Hello Everybody! I kind of fell into the basket, but I'm OK!...

Somehow, the dog made himself fit on the ottoman!

Our Christmas Tree

New Pics..

2006-12-18T20:11:00.000-08:00

She learned how to pull things out of the drawer. Oh the joy..

Kind of close up...

In her Ducks outfit.

Rebekah's First Snow

2006-12-16T20:18:00.000-08:00

As you can see, she likes it!

8 Month Portraits

2006-12-02T09:19:00.000-08:00

Rebekah and had pictures taken with all four generations in California.

First Bow

2006-12-02T09:12:00.000-08:00

Rebekah's hair is getting longer, so we decided to put a bow in her hair..

California Vacation

2006-12-02T08:45:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics from our trip to California back in October...

Rebekah's first time in a pool..
Momma and baby at Yosemite..

Up close on a Giant Sequoia tree..

Our Little "Packer"

2006-10-02T09:26:00.000-07:00

Erik bought this little outfit up at Lambeau Field before we knew we were having a girl. She's still cute, though!

6 Month Portraits

2006-09-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

Rebekah and Michelle had pictures taken with all four generations in Spokane.

Rebekah Video at 7 months

2006-09-19T17:19:00.000-07:00

Click the link to see a video of Rebekah ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpYzKzGGjMw

Rebekah Playing

2006-09-07T05:36:00.000-07:00

In the Highchair...

2006-09-02T16:14:00.000-07:00

I'm waiting for dinner!

Drinking out of my own cup

Teething Biscuits are yummy!

2006-08-24T18:27:00.000-07:00

Rebekah's First Trip

2006-08-24T18:15:00.000-07:00

Michelle and Rebekah went to Spokane to visit, here are some pics!

Grandma Likes to hold me!

At the Lake with Grandpa!

Me and Uncle Erik!

Feeding Time!

2006-08-07T17:36:00.000-07:00

We feed the baby, and the baby feeds the dog!

Don't forget to clean up!

More Pics...

2006-07-31T19:28:00.000-07:00

Rebekah Pics

2006-07-25T17:56:00.000-07:00

She has a cute little hat on..Awww!

My Bottle!

Rebekah & Baron

2006-07-20T19:37:00.000-07:00

This one reminds me of that Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam", with the two fingers almost touching...
OK, so we used some goodies to get Baron so close to Rebekah....

Rebekah Playin'

2006-07-13T19:44:00.000-07:00

Rebekah's Pink Dress

2006-07-11T12:09:00.000-07:00

Nice Weather Friday Night

2006-07-09T18:59:00.000-07:00

So we sat outside..

Really, She's Laughing..!!

2006-07-06T19:51:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: No babies were harmed during the taking of this picture! :)

Oh, Puh - Leeze!

2006-07-06T19:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary Papa & Nana!

2006-06-29T05:48:00.000-07:00

An Irish Blessing:

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your home,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And the light of friendship guide your paths together,
And until we meet again,
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune, Rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.
May green be the grass you walk on.
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
And when God beckons, at the end of a life heaped high with love,
May you know the hand of a friend was always near.
And, today, may the Spirit of Love find a dwelling place in your hearts.

A Different Expression...

2006-06-29T05:38:00.000-07:00

She's Drinking Out of a Cup...

2006-06-25T18:53:00.000-07:00

And eating her foot...

Pics of the Garden

2006-06-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

This big hosta in front is a Blue Mammoth. This one will get about 5 feet across when it is mature. It already is aboout 3 feet across and has three stalks of flowers.

Below are Hydrangea flowers. I hope they get bigger.

At the bottom is a Weeping Norway Spruce. I got this one for about $60 at the end of last season, and they usually go for 3x that amount. I wasn't sure if it would make it, but this spring it gave alot of new growth.

OK, so she drools...

2006-06-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

Morris The Cat

2006-06-19T20:12:00.000-07:00

We had to put Morris down today. The tumor in his mouth had grown, and yesterday his jaw dislocated, so he could only eat liquid. We were both sad to see him go, but it was only a matter of time.

This pic is the last one we have of him. He would want to get some cuddles on our lap, so we had to move things around to make room for him.

Morris would check out Baron's food. He just liked to eat!

This is one of my favorite pictures of him. The expression on his face tells it all.

The real challenge now will be to get a picture of Baron and Oreo!

Rice Eater

2006-06-16T06:53:00.000-07:00

Rebekah likes rice!

A Nice Picture..

2006-06-12T20:14:00.000-07:00

Like Looking Into a Mirror..

2006-06-09T04:55:00.000-07:00

More Pro Pics of Rebekah

2006-06-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

Pro Pics of Rebekah

2006-06-03T20:58:00.000-07:00

Playin' with the kid

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With the dog sitting close by....

Rebekah's New Chairs

2006-05-07T14:32:00.000-07:00

In her New Jumper chair

And in her new Bumbo Chair

Us, watching the Ducks Game.

2006-05-07T14:27:00.000-07:00

Rebekah's First Easter

2006-04-17T20:13:00.000-07:00

Rebekah is in her Easter dress that Momma and Nana picked out for her to wear. She looks pretty!

Smilin' Baby

2006-04-12T18:30:00.000-07:00

Papa and Nana Visit

2006-04-10T15:17:00.000-07:00

Papa and Nana B. came out to visit last week, and they got to hold Rebekah for the first time!

They had a great time in KC and in Branson!

New Pics

2006-04-01T13:12:00.000-08:00

Rebekah Update 3/28/06

2006-03-28T20:07:00.000-08:00

No new news with Rebekah - just pictures!

Yeah, its kind of a funny picture. She looks like she is climbing a mountain and just reached the top.

Momma and Baby

2006-03-23T18:07:00.000-08:00

We went to the doctor this week, and she weighs 10 pounds, and is 23 inches long. Not bad!

Rebekah has good and not so good nights of sleeping, but we are hanging in there!

Rebekah Smiling

2006-03-19T16:36:00.000-08:00

Rebekah is beginning to smile!

Rebekah Update 3/15/06

2006-03-15T07:24:00.000-08:00

She is officially 1 Month old now!