Grandpa Ho-Ho in Mammoth

He is a wiz in the kitchen

Loves to cuddle with his granddaughter

and great at the rambunctious pep talk!

Hanging out

Keeping warm in a Mammoth blizzard. Poor Elizabeth is a bit sick in this picture.

Ladies' man

Just like his daddy:)

Sea World again!

Elizabeth shows Mom and Ben how to pet the stingray

with friend Jack

The polar bears say hello

Jack and Elizabeth explore their dens

Happy Valentine's Day

Yes, life is so romantic with a baby and 3 yr old
Mick and Ben are just too cute!

Another beautiful San Diego weekend

La Jolla tidepools on a glorious morning

We are lucky to live here!

Benton's getting bigger

Chillin' on the couch

Hello!

Hanging with the kitties...he looks comfy

Looking good at almost 3 months old!

Chatting with Grandma

Listen to the little man

Soccer time!

Elizabeth started soccer with her dad this year

The "Lil' Rascals" team

Waiting her turn to kick a goal

Coach Karen is awesome!

Nice and cozy

On the couch together, Elizabeth and Ben snuggle

All cuddled up and ready to brave the harsh Southern California winter!

San Diego Zoo

An up-close encounter with a beautiful elephant and the trainer. He was so sweet to Elizabeth, showing how this big lady uses her trunk to get treats

SKYRIDE!!

Mom, Dad and Ben went along for the ride

Elizabeth loves her parents:)

Meeting old friends and new

Mom's college friends enjoy

cuddling with Ben at lunch

Friends Cheryl and Jeff have a little man only 4 days older than Ben

Gavin is kind enough to share his bassinet for a picture

Somebody else loves the pacifier

Siblings cuddling together happily

until Elizabeth snatches the pacifier - Ben wants it back!

Firsts

Ben's first shots - He is a tough little man

Elizabeth's first hike - a fun adventure for all, especially hiding in the beautiful trees!

Hanging with Grandma and Grandpa

Ben looks cozy

The kids are lucky to have such cuddly grandparents

Wild Animal Park

From Elizabeth's point of view
Riding with her favorite guy

Mom and Ben join the fun, too

She's a pretty good shot

don't you think?

Cute cousins

You can tell Elizabeth and Gavin are related...

They both get mesmerized by television! It must be in the genes:)

More fun in Ventura

Cuddling with Aunt Jacklyn

and Grammie in a fun weekend visit

Mr Ben Sleeping..

Crashed out

Relaxing on the couch

So peaceful

Playing Together at Home

Brother and Sister Playing at Home

Kind of a modified choke hold! Careful Big Sis!

That's better...

Flying solo with his toys