I'm an auntie again!

Welcome to the world Eoin (pronounced Owen) David Benbow.   9 lbs 6 oz, 22in. and perfectly healthy. I am so happy for my brother and my beautiful sister-in-law!
 

And today I got the incredible honor of being asked to be Eoin's godmother!  I am so happy that they felt me worthy of such a role!

Papa with his waffle making crew!

Papa had a lot of help making waffles this morning!  Skylar had to do all of the math and they all took turns pouring and stirring.  It actually went very well (except that it took about an hour to make the waffles and then there was a huge fight about who got the first waffle since they were so hungry)!

Brennen loves his goggles!

Brennen hard at work at the computer!

 "Brennen?  Are the goggles necessary?"  "I can't see without them!"

James' musical performance

For their end of the year show, the performance was Dinostars.

 

 James was so proud that he had a speaking part this year!

 

Piano recital

It's getting to the end of the year for everything.  Lots of recitals and performances to attend.  Here are Skylar and James at their piano recital.  As usual, Skylar was the only one who actually sang along with her song.  I don't think that she can play if she is not singing along!

Here is cutie James!

Grandma's new house!

Marilyn and Jim bought a winter home.  We went to Scottsdale, AZ this weekend to check it out.  We did not have nearly enough time to explore everything, but I am sure that we will be back again.  Here is the view from the deck/edge of the pool.

 

 Brennen loving the hot tub.

 Kellen relaxing.

 Uncle Matt and baby Jackie.

Lotta loving hot tub time with Papa!

 

 

 A very full hot tub!

 Some wildlife running through the back yard.

Showing off her jumping skills.

 

 A very brave bird!

 Papa time!

 

 A tired Papa after Papa time!

 Kellen decides to down this bowl of fruit for lunch!

Brennen fell in love with these goggles!

 Skylar takes a small break from the pool to go exploring/rock climbing.

It just came to my attention, that I only have pictures of the pool and back yard, none of the house!  Shame on me.  Well, I guess you'll just have to wait for our next visit:))

Sibling Snuggles!

Charlotta is the glue in this family. Everyone loves her and she loves everyone (including the dogs)!