We named Raymond after Ben’s mom’s dad – Raymond Becker. We finally got a picture of the 2 Rays together on Sunday when we celebrated Grandpa’s 86th Birthday.

I think it is cute that they are making the same faces in these pictures. Lets smile big in this one and just slightly grin in the next… Ray and Gladys live here in Alpine now so we have been able to see them more often. It’s nice to spend birthdays and holidays with them when we can. We love Grandpa Becker and are grateful to have him close.

Birthday Cake! Uncle Pete’s birthday as well.

we made him this fancy pumpkin for his porch !

and I love this picture except my baby has turned into a little boy. Look at that hair and his teeth and he just looks so big… bitter sweet for mom.