Saturday, December 18, 2010

Elizabeth's Photo Session

Elizabeth had fun taking some pictures while Grandma and Grandpa were visiting - here is her shot of the tree...
And Daddy making dinner...

Grandma and Grandpa relaxing...


and Brother Ben hanging in the swing. Not bad shots, Elizabeth - maybe she will be a professional photographer!



Thursday, December 16, 2010

First Bath

Ben loving his first bath at home...he actually loves baths, and will sit there for a long time just staring at us!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Gingerbread House Masterpiece

Elizabeth and Mommy lay the foundation for the gingerbread house

No Elizabeth, we can't eat it all just yet!


Daddy puts on the finishing touches while Elizabeth eyes some candy!

Workin' hard




Tuesday, December 14, 2010

School Photo

Elizabeth poses for her preschool photo...

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Christmas is coming!

Our beautiful Christmas tree

Exhausted after a long night of decorating the tree, Elizabeth and Dad passed out on the couch

Friday, December 10, 2010

Elizabeth's Christmas Pageant

Elizabeth loves to sing in her choir at school



Front and center with her friend Emily next to her

Grandparents are so proud, and although it doesn't look like it, Ben loved it too

More Pageant Photos

More Christmas pageant fun

Post pageant, Elizabeth showed her classroom and beanbag to her brother Ben

Practicing for the Big Show

Elizabeth would take advantage of car rides to practice for her Christmas Pageant!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Yes, he does sleep once in a while...
and then Elizabeth gets to carry him around...just kidding, she's just practicing with her doll!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Santa

Ben chillin' with Santa, getting ready for his first Christmas

Monday, December 6, 2010

Wide-eyed Ben!

Surprise! Ben has blue eyes!

And Blonde Hair!

His big sister loves him and never misses a chance to give him a kiss

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Elizabeth Goofing Around

Elizabeth doing her best imitation of a monkey brushing their teeth


Pushing Cousin Grant around the backyard


Playing hide and seek is a current favorite...Grant found her!



Benton Hangs with the Boys

Relaxing at Grandpa Ho Ho's
Ben admiring Grandpa's beard
Uncle Morgan wanted to teach Ben how to hit a curveball - maybe next time!


Friday, December 3, 2010

We still love Sea World

The holiday season has begun! Grandma holds her grandbabies close
Elizabeth spies the killer whales warming up for the show
A good luck kiss before they begin
Elizabeth is now big enough to enjoy the bounce area. HILARIOUS watching her run on the very bouncy surface!

Monday, November 29, 2010

Hanging out at home

The little tree frog bonds with Dad
The poor kids got the "red eye gene" from Mom it appears
Elizabeth just loves Ben! He is so lucky to have such a sweet big sister

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Mommy's turn for some love
Too cute

Mick finds his new favorite spot

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The Hofer Family's new addition

Getting checked in and ready to go
On our way to meet the little man
Hello, Benton Patrick
That's some good stuff!
Meeting the cute little burrito
Big sister Bessin so excited to meet her little brother Ben!


Weighing in at 7lb 13oz, isn't he the cutest?
Big sis gazes upon the little bro
Lounging in the warm nursery

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Bedtime?

When it gets really quiet around bedtime, we know Elizabeth is up to something...