Just Some Fun Pictures

Thomas and Bella being a little crazy--these are both pictures they took of each other, amongst a bunch of others. That's the nice thing about digital cameras--no waste of film, and somewhere in all their crazy mix of shots, you get some great keepers!


We went to the Hogle Zoo this Summer. Kids had a great time. Of all the exotic and fun animals there, the beasts to see and things to learn, their favorite things were the train and the playground. Go figure.

Hancock Cousin's Hike: Tibble Fork, American Fork, UT

When Chad and Juli came out this August, they had a hike in mind for the whole family. Unfortunately, the hike we set out on wasn't exactly the right length or trail for everybody. So while half stayed down to enjoy the day at the lake, Tyson, Courtney, Robbyn, Thomas, Bella, William, Jerry and Naomi followed the trail up and around until we circled back to the reservoir. The kids were GREAT hikers--not a complainer in the bunch (not even Bella, who has been known to complain when long hiking is involved!). We felt bad that the family split up, but we really enjoyed spending the time with the cousins who came along.

We saw the log where Jerry broke his neck 8 years ago while moutain biking. I wish I'd have gotten a picture, but Jerry wasn't with me at the time so I didn't realize I was actually looking at it. We forded a few streams, soaking our socks and shoes with refreshing ice cold water --sometimes on accident when the log or stones weren't stable, sometimes on purpose when we were already wet and didn't care. It was a fun time, and we were happy to make it back around and rejoin the family who had wondered where we'd gone and when we'd be back!

William at 2 months

Looks just like his dad--spitting image--they even have the same hairline!

William is getting so big! 13 lbs. at two months--Thomas wasn't that big until he was four months old! I guess those chunky thighs and chubby cheeks are signs of a healthy baby--but for me, it just means he's already growing up too fast!

Thomas & Bella love him--sometimes too much. I have to remind them sometimes that he's a real baby, not a doll, and sometimes gets tired when smothered too much! Maybe it's a good thing he's such a bear--for protection from his two too lovey siblings!