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.