Visitors In January

Steve came our way in January and brought along two daring girls. Sofie and Evie came. Evie had a bit of a cold so she had to stay in the house. She didn't seem to mind. While the other girls played out in the snow Evie played dress up and got grandpa all to herself.

We got a few of the boys together. Always glad when family comes over. I was going to post a picture of Caitlain very pregnant. It's been about six weeks ago so I ought to post it because now, with just less than two weeks left she would probably think, "Oh, my goodness.....look how skinny I am." We are so excited for them. Maybe the next post will be the birth of sweet baby Noah Joel Hancock.

Just for a heads up....I have tried to delete this photo. When I pick a photo I can't see it clearly since it's so small. I've been known to delete a few once in a while but for some reason I can't find the option today. As you can all see it would have been a good one to delete.. Bummer. If I EVER have my camera handy when Ryan is not smiling I will take a picture. It would be a rare occasion.

This is what the other girls did. Sofie, Natalie and Braxtyn found it snowed one morning and Sofie was especially excited to play in the snow. I think Seth and I whooped them on a snow ball fight. That's the way I see it anyway.

So Many Years Ago

I looked for some pictures from a few years ago but for Claire that isn't very long ago.

Lauren from just last June...That shirt says CUTE and that is so true.

Ryan from Christmas in 2009.

Evelyn from the same year when we were swimming during the holidays.

Believe it or not that is Braxtyn.

Sofie from so long ago.

Lexie and she is being bugged by Blitz.

Sarah, Dad, Sofie and Me.

Blitz who will be 5 this fall.

Natalie was the biggest Weber State fan.

Photos Hanging Around

Can you believe it's been a year since cute Sofie was baptized? Here she is with her Grandpa Jones. More photos at the end of the blog. We loved that the Jones family came our way to do the ordinance.

We also had a girl sleep over since so many girls were already here. Lexi, Evie and Braxtyn.

Crazy faces.

Seth was here too. He hadn't left for Los Angeles yet so we took advantage and had him do the bedtime honors.

Great Grandma and Grandpa Hancock at the West Weber church.

Sofie and her mama. That is Sarah expecting Claire cutie who arrived a few month later.

Our oldest grand daughter, Sofia Joyce Jones.

Visiting Oregon

I took off a couple of weeks ago and went to Oregon to visit my dad. My brother Patrick lives there with him for now and my brother Todd was visiting too. Sarah found an inexpensive flight to Twin Falls. I didn't even know Twin Falls had an airport. It was out in the boon docks. Anyway, I collected Sarah and Claire and took them over. We got to stay Thursday night until Sunday night. It was a very nice visit.

My dad with Claire.

Patrick and Claire.

Claire if obviously the star of the show. She was a very cute baby.

Eli Douglas Hancock

Eli born January 19, 2011. He weighed 6 lbs. 15 ounces and I think he was 21.5 inches. Of course he's adorable. We went up to the hospital and stayed just a bit. He was having plenty of company celebrating his arrival. What a great blessing. Straight from our Heavenly Father and arriving to the amazing family of Adam and Krysta. What a lucky baby.

Natalie had only girl names picked out but I'm pretty sure she's going to love this little guy. She is already such a good big sister to Ryan.

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.