Halloween Visitors

We had some fun visitors show up at Halloween time. Steve came to spend some time with his parents and Lexie was the one who got to come along. We love having those girls show up one at a time. We get to do some major spoiling.

Three Halloween Houses. Made by Three adorable grand daughters. They all took it very seriously and did a great job.

Braxtyn spent the night with Lexie here. I can see the evidence that some of the candy was eaten during the house building. I'm shocked!

Natalie is wearing the new Halloween skirt. Each of the girls had one to take home and we sent some home for all the missing girls.

Now for our Trick or Treat visitors. Ryan came as a cute puppy dog. When he was here he took the costume off and when it was time to put it back on he wasn't that thrilled. Adam and Krysta wrestled him back into his puppt suit.

Natalie was not a very scary witch. I hope she was trying to be an adorable witch because that is what she was.

Extra Summer Pics

Okay, everyone, I know I haven't blogged for a bit. I would like to not take the blame so I'm passing it on. Our computer has been on the blitz. Everytime (the two I tried) the computer would shut down and you would have to start it all over again. Needless to say it would close down again. It was a pain. I gave up. Now about the adorable picture above. When is it totally adorable to be the chubbiest you can possibly be and hang it all out? When you are Evie and Ryan.

When Ryan sees the 4-wheeler he is wanting a ride. No matter the weather. A couple of weeks ago Adam wrapped him up and off they went. It was a bit chillier.

Hi Sparky Jones. He comes to visit with the Jones family. Blitz loves him and we like him too.

I think Sofie was the slave driver. They all look pretty willing.

A year ago Ryan wasn't too sure about Blitz but it didn't take him long to warm up. He is sweet with him.

More of the chubby bellies and having fun in the water. I think Sarah and Krysta were off to Salt Lake City. We had a fun day.

Annual Hancock Swim Party

Here it is Folks...the annual swim party at the North Ogden Pool. It's a short tradition but I'm thinking it may last a few years. I believe this is the third year. Thanks to all the worker bees who made it happen. The above photo is Steve Denny doing his famous swan dive. Below is the cheering crowd. ***Let me offer my apologies right from the beginning about misspelled names, wrong names, etc.
Cheering crowd made of boys....why am I not surprised?
Two of the people to take credit or blame for the mayhem. Grandma Hancock and Grandma Hancock...Mary Lou and Joanne.
The party committee made of Uncle Terry and Joanne. Thank you again.
Katherine and Jeff's little boy Devin. Totally adorable.
Followed by Katherine and Jeff.
Nikki Hancock Blanch with her brand new baby along with mom, Annie, Sister Audrey and 2nd daughter Nadia.
I love this photo and I'm so glad I opened this file. I remember seeing it the first time and thinking, "I need to get a copy of this to Gena." I will be sure and get that done. This is Doug's cousin Gena with her son Brian. Beautiful mom and handsome son.
What a couple of cuties. It had been quite a couple of weeks for this family. Uncle Val had passed away and everyone was here for the funeral and lucky for us they just kept staying. Brent and Glen.
Sheila will probably kick my butt if she knows I put a photo of her on a blog but I'm not telling. Sheila is the beautiful lady in the middle with her daughter to her right and her sister to her left. Sheila how do you stay so young looking? What is your secret?
Sweet Ryan son of our sweet Adam and Krysta. He had a great time.
Steve Hancock with grandson Chase. Chase is the 4th child of Nikki.

Family Photos

.With Paul coming home from Spain we took advantage of everyone being home. Family Pics. What a challenge. Here is Natalie looking adorable.
I have to compliment our photographer, Jen Skeen. She did a terrific job. How does one get all these many people looking any way close to happy? Jen did it. Thank you.
One cute pixie....Lauren.
We usually try to get a picture of the siblings. They are always having fun.
Two cute cousins....Braxtyn and Sofie.
Sarah wanted a pic of her brothers with her 5 girls. If she wants to keep the ratio one to one then she will have to call it quits.
I had to put this picture on. Lexie is totally adorable.
I love the look of Natalie in this picture. For a heads up our family was swimming for about 3 hours and then the little ones were supposed to take a nap before the photos. Ryan did not do as the plan was directed. He did not nap so we didn't get that very cute adorable smile but he was still going strong.


Steve, Sarah and cute girls.
Joel and Caitlan. I always tell everyone to wear a certain color. The colors today were supposed to be gray, sky blue, white and a bit of pink. I have gone out the past few times we took pictures and purchased some shirts that would work because I know someone or all will not have the right colors. Joel showed up in AQUA. It was pretty funny because I said, "Joel you can't wear that shirt." Caitlan immediately said, "See I told you so." It's funny what people think sky blue is. It always works out.
Very cute of photo of Braxtyn and Seth. We miss you Seth.
One adorable grandson. We love this little guy. Also, thank you all for being such great sports with the pictures.

Simming Pool Fun

With all the days we were out in the pool I am surprised at how few of photos I have. This photo actually looks like Ryan is in pain and that cute little guy never felt one bit of pain ever. He loved every minute and was usually pretty upset about getting out.
Nothing says, "I am adorable," like swim goggles. Lexie Lou.
The boys played a game of catching the football from the diving board. Braxtyn got involved and she caught it a couple of times.
I think this photo was taken only moments after eating chocolate pudding. I can still see the evidence. Lauren and Natalie.
Grandpa always gets the best jobs.
This is a very serious project going on here. You can see the concentration on Paul's face. I am just wondering why they chose the heaviest boy to throw.
Mid air trick performed by Natalie Rebecca Hancock. Way to go Girl.
Some moments were better than others.
Sofie was pretty good at getting the hose and giving everyone a very cold shower. The water is about 85 degrees in the pool so when that cold water hits it's a bit of a shock.

Paul Gets Home!!!

We headed to the airport on August 17. Everyone was very excited to see Paul but we were not prepared for him to arrive early. We barely made it on time.
Paul was busy hugging the girls and then he saw this little guy come up. Paul thought it was a boy from another family but he is actually checking out Ryan.
I can't tell who is the most excited....Paul or Lexi.
Joel just trying to be helpful. Braxtyn keeping tabs on PJ.
Adam, Krysta and family. They got there just five minutes to spare. Who arrives all the way from Spain 15 minutes early?
Jill came with Braxtyn. Thanks Jill.
Two happy parents glad to see their baby boy home. Way to go Paul. We have loved having you here.