Missing Grandpa "Ee-aw" Beggs

One year ago this past weekend we lost an amazing man...Grandpa LeRoy Beggs.  (He'd kill me for calling him LeRoy...).  Last year was a tough one for us.  Within 6 months we lost 3 grandparents.  Grandpa Beggs was the 2nd of the 3.  I remember his smile, the way he would greet each one of us the MINUTE we walked into their house, the way he adored each member of his family (including me...who married into the family...I was his granddaughter), the way he would laugh whenever the kids did something...and didn't like it when they'd get in trouble by us, the way he'd pull on the kids' ears and say "ee-aw" (hence the nickname by my boys), and the way he always said, "Come back!" every time we would leave the house...without fail!  We all know he is pain-free, always warm, and enjoying every moment in Heaven...but we sure do miss him!  Thanks for all the great memories, Grandpa!

Grandma and Grandpa Beggs



We headed to Iowa on Friday.  I was ready for a weekend of resting and relaxing!  And now that everyone knows about Baby #3, I knew I'd be able to take naps without worry!  On Saturday the boys had some fun fishing with Papa.  Apparently this fishing trip was like the first...they couldn't get them out quick enough!  This trip they learned how to clean fish...that would have been interesting to watch!

Zane with one of his fish

The boys cleaning the fish

Saturday night we had the races, and they went very well for the Hogan team!  Chris did a great job and ended up in 2nd place.  It was fun to watch!!!

Sunday we hung around at the house.  That evening we went in to Reeta and Gordy's for supper and to watch some of the NASCAR race.  Monday the boys headed with Craig, Brent, and Marcy to try the boat out.  I was glad to hear that Mason gladly put his life jacket on and left it on the whole time...last year that was our biggest hurdle when boating.  It was very windy and they weren't able to get in the water...which the boys desperately wanted to do...so they weren't there long.  We met them for dinner, played at the elementary playground, and then headed back to KC.

Zane swinging

"Higher Papa!"

Marcy & Zane trying to make it go FAST! (Well, really Marcy doing all the work)

Mason pushing Matt

And Brent

And then he gave Zane a boost!

We are now officially in t-ball season!  It's our second week.  We go on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour each night.  Zane's doing well!  It's fun to watch all of them!  We have a few things to work on!