Christmas is over

The Kids before Becky heads to the airport

Helpful Christmas Techno-elf

Happy New Year!

This is Michael. At my mother's request, I've added a couple bells and whistles to 'Hancock Happenings.' The first you've probably noticed - the picture at the top. There's also now a couple links to the kids' blogs, namely my sisters' and my own. There is also a handy-dandy link to mom's new photo page through Google Picasa, which should allow her to make all of her pictures accessible with a lot less brain sweat.

For your troubles and the Holiday Spirit, here's a cute little slideshow of this Christmas's pictures. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

The Hancock Christmas

On December 23rd we had our Hancock Christmas. The Smith family (Lori and her gang), Michael and Sasha (friend from Kazakhstan) and Becky and Trent. I made eleven stockings to be hung by the fire. Greg and I have been truly blessed with our large family. Both of us grew up in large families and know how important it is to be together. I tell our three children all the time that it does not matter if we argue with each other or get frustrated enough to scream. With out family you have nothing but loneliness and that is something you would never want so smile and forgive. Each of the grandkiddies bought gifts for all of us and as you would of guess their gifts stold the day. I received precious gems from Breaunna, foot lotion from Brandon and a stuffed owl from Cameron. Greg recieved sharp tools from Brandon, Debbie cupcakes from Breaunna and a stuffed ghost from Cameron.

Eleven stockings hanging


Enjoying each others company playing Left,Right,Center. A fun dice game.






Michael and Sasha
Breaunna and Cameron in their new dress up clothes Lori and Kevin

Trent and Becky

Roger and putting up the trimmings

My brother, Roger, is staying with us until the Sherman's Christmas Party which is a wonderful gift to me. Here are a few pictures of Roger and my crew.









Greg and I bought our first Christmas Tree that is not real today. It was tough because I knew my children would miss going to get a real tree with their Dad but it is done and it doesn't look to bad. Take a look