Scooter Ride!

"Do you think our parents are weird?"

"Are you talking about us?"  We are not weird......

We are tough!

Exciting!

Thoughtful!

Wise beyond our years!

We are good with twists and turns!

We love to laugh! 

" No, we are not weird!"

Ben and Laura are funny! 

FUN TIMES

We had a fun time with our family the past two weeks.

Tana's 30th Birthday Party!  We had Mexican food and lime slushes!

I love food!

Eli and Dirk in their high chairs enjoying breakfast and TV. 

Cute little Eli trying to figure out what is going on around the crazy house!

Eli walking around the crazy house with Grandma, while Dirk follows.

Enjoying the after breakfast stroll!

Dirk trying to figure out something......look at those eyelashes!  I love 'em.

Grandkids with a Mrs. Bunny (notice the flying football in the background, that was from Caleb throwing it down the stairs)

Cute kids.... say "CHEESE"  (Eli had to go home, so he wasn't in the picture)

The "KIDS"

The all look so sweet!

Announcing our new Grandson!!!   

 Axton Steele Excell 

Axton came from a list of names that Ben and Tana liked.  Steele came from the missionary that baptized Great Grandpa Henry Excell into the church.

Tana showing off the new baby.  He weighed 9lbs. and is 21" long.  He is a good baby and looks like his brothers. Tana looks pretty good for just having a baby!

Dirk's first look at Axton... he was excited for the new baby. 

Austen's turn to hold Axton.... Dirk is wondering what his life will be like now! 

Grandma's turn to hold Axton Steele!

Picnic time at Grandma's.  Laura made hamburgers for everyone. 

Tyler

Caleb

Ben, giving a big stretch! 

Kaelynn

Fun time with DAD!

Austen

Best Cousins!

We had such a great time with everyone!  Thanks for coming to Grandpa's and Grandma's!

Playing in the Sand

Monday we drove down to Sand Hollow to play in the sand with Austen, Dirk, Ben and Tana. It was such a beautiful day. Blue skies, clear water, and not a drop of wind! The boys had fun playing in the sand and water. I took a few shots of them playing.

Digging a hole in the ground!

Say "Cheese"

Dirk with dirt on his face, in his hair, and he loves it!

Austen with his stick

Dirk with his stick

Dirk follows Austen around wherever he goes, even in the deep water!

Come Back little ducks!
 The water was cool, but that was fine with the boys.

We had a great time and can't wait to go back with more grandkids next week!  The water was so clear and calm.  We sure live a beautiful place.

Soldier Home

Ben is home for some R&R!  We were able to go to the airport to see him come off the plane!  He looked great, but after a 5 days he was ready to get home, take a shower and get some sleep!

Ben and Tana

Ben and Austen... YEAH Daddy is home!

Hugs for Dad

Big Hug for Mom

Ben giving Tana and Dirk a cute smile!

Hugs for Dirk and Tana

A Happy Family
What a great day.... Glad to have Ben home.