Today is Becca’s 32-week birthday! We’ve had an exciting week with many new experiences for Becca. Saturday morning, Becca attended her first parade. The Arlington 4th of July parade was just a few blocks from our apartment. We enjoyed seeing the floats and marching bands participating in the parade. Later that evening we went downtown (about 1 mile away from our apartment) and saw an excellent fireworks show. Becca wasn’t too interested in the fireworks, and the noise — we were pretty close to them — didn’t seem to bother her at all.
Becca tried her johnny jump-up this week. She’s still a little too small for it, but enjoys bouncing and swinging in it. She’ll enjoy it more once she’ s a little taller. Becca also started rolling over this week. Becca uses to roll over a lot, but that was because her head was too big for her neck strength. As soon as Becca could keep her balance, she stopped rolling over. We’ve been practicing with her, and this past weekend she “got it”!
As promised last week, I have some more pictures from the Becca Tour to post. We spent three days in Charleston, SC, for the wedding of Steffanie Horak to Chris Arnold. Steff and I grew up together in NJ and have lots of memories and stories to share. It was a beautiful wedding held at the Magnolia Gardens and we’re delighted that the Lord has brought Chris and Steff together.
While in Charleston, we stayed with James and Deb (Kwan) Flower. Deb and I met at BJU and she spent a few Christmases with our family. Due to the early arrival of Becca, I missed Deb’s wedding in December. I was so happy we got a chance see her and meet her husband, James, on our trip. Deb is expecting a little girl in September and we’re looking forward to Becca’s new “cousin.”
While on our trip, Becca got to meet all her grandparents, one great grandfather, all four great-grandmothers, and (most special of all) Becca got to meet her 101 year-old great-great-grandmother. Great-great-grandma Hanyen is my father’s mother’s mother. We were able to get a five-generation picture, while up in NJ. We’re very thankful for the godly heritage God has given our little Becca. Next week, I’ll post picture of the PA/NJ part of our trip.
Love all the pictures! Great post! Looks like you had a really patriotic 4th! Glad to see all the pictures with Becca’s great-grandmothers! It was also fun to see pictures of Deb and Steffanie. Jacob doesn’t remember Deb, but I remember how much he loved her at your wedding.
I love her July 4 outfit! Great family picture at the parade. The pictures with the “greats” are really good! Hope you are having a profitable week of studying. Glad to see that Becca is having book time already. 🙂
Sooooo happy to see pics of Deb!!! And that has got to be the BIGGEST bouquet I have EVER seen! And that 4th pic is the BEST! Great update! 🙂
Love all of the pictures! Makes being away from home a bit more bearable. Wonderful job! Praying for you all.
Great recap of your patriotic week! It is fun to watch Becca grow and learn through the blog since we don’t get to see her in person very often. Loved all the pictures. Becca has lots of grandmas! 🙂 Seems like ages now since you were in SC. Love y’all!
Love the update! Wow! So amazing that that Becca got to meet all her greats!