Jake with his Great Aunt Betsy
Jake got to meet his cousin Ayden at the party. Ayden was born in March a little less than a month before Jake.
Uncle Jim brought his Christmas Tree costume to the party and let Ella try it on.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Merry Christmas in Southern Pines
The weekend before Christmas was the Meares/Hicks/McDonald/ect.... Family Christmas party in Southern Pines. Suzanne's family all gets together for this party every year to give everyone a chance to see each other for the holidays. Of course the kids become the center of attention. Here are some pictures from the event, and be sure to look at Ella's Hannah Montana pictures from the party. You'll find them below this post.
Jake with his Great Aunt Betsy
Jake got to meet his cousin Ayden at the party. Ayden was born in March a little less than a month before Jake.
Uncle Jim brought his Christmas Tree costume to the party and let Ella try it on.
Jake with his Great Aunt Betsy
Jake got to meet his cousin Ayden at the party. Ayden was born in March a little less than a month before Jake.
Uncle Jim brought his Christmas Tree costume to the party and let Ella try it on.
It's Ella Montana!!!
Ella got a Hannah Montana Dance kit with DVD, dance mat and of course, Hannah's wig and Microphone. She put the wig on and then put on a show for the whole family.
Ella's Class Xmas Party
Ella's class had a little Christmas party this year.
The kids did a Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Ella's friend Ella (that's right, there are two Ellas in the class) got her a fun board game for Christmas. Ella and I have already had a lot of fun playing the game together.
The kids did a Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Ella's friend Ella (that's right, there are two Ellas in the class) got her a fun board game for Christmas. Ella and I have already had a lot of fun playing the game together.
Ella Playing Dressup
I woke up from a lite nap on the couch to find Ella put together a little costume of her own design.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Cutest Elves Ever
Click the link below to see Ella and Jake as dancing elves.
Cutest Elves Ever
It is guaranteed to make you smile.
Cutest Elves Ever
It is guaranteed to make you smile.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Thanksgiving 2007
The newest generation of the Eat at Mim's crowd starring the two youngest from the original group (now the two oldest in this group). [I wish I had a digital scan of the original picture from when I was Jake's age to post for reference]
Jake finally got to meet Aunt Mim and the rest of the Tercek/Minnervini crew. Here he is with Aunt Mim.
Quality time with Meme.
Jake and Ella also took a trip to see Grandma Judy. Ella said "I am so exciting [to go see Grandma Judy]".
Jake finally got to meet Aunt Mim and the rest of the Tercek/Minnervini crew. Here he is with Aunt Mim.
Quality time with Meme.
Jake and Ella also took a trip to see Grandma Judy. Ella said "I am so exciting [to go see Grandma Judy]".
Friday, November 02, 2007
Halloween Fun!
Halloween was a blast. Lots of family came over the house including Cousin Brenna who came to go trick o' treating with Ella and Jake.
It is quite a challenge to get two infants and a three year old to pose for a group photo.
Brenna was a cute Baby Bumblebee.
Jake was a Chili Pepper for Halloween but he was wearing a Baseball themed onsesy so we put a hat on him to complete the baseball player look.
Jake having fun with Pop-pop
Uncle Jason with his little Bumblebee.
It is quite a challenge to get two infants and a three year old to pose for a group photo.
Brenna was a cute Baby Bumblebee.
Jake was a Chili Pepper for Halloween but he was wearing a Baseball themed onsesy so we put a hat on him to complete the baseball player look.
Jake having fun with Pop-pop
Uncle Jason with his little Bumblebee.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Enjoying a Beautiful Fall Day
It was a beautiful day today and Jake was really enjoying being out and about in the nice weather.
Pumpkin Decorating Time
Ella painted her pumpkins today. She loves doing arts and crafts. Especially when it involves pumpkins at Halloween.
Ella poses with her masterpieces. It's a messy job, painting pumpkins, as is evident from her hands.
Ella poses with her masterpieces. It's a messy job, painting pumpkins, as is evident from her hands.
Halloween Preview
Jake's and Ella's school had a Halloween Carnival the other day so the kids got to put on their costumes a little early. It's nice to get more than one days use out of them. I'm sure I'll have more great pictures of them dressed up on Halloween proper, but here's a preview.
Jake had a growth spurt so his chili pepper is a little snug but he is still adorable in it.
All Ella could talk about was being a pumpkin for Halloween so she loves her new costume.
Jake had a growth spurt so his chili pepper is a little snug but he is still adorable in it.
All Ella could talk about was being a pumpkin for Halloween so she loves her new costume.
Ella's First Dentist Appointment
Ella went to the see the dentist for the first time recently. Of course the camera went with her to document the big milestone.
She did really well. She was a model patient.
She did really well. She was a model patient.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Welcome Home Tommy
Tommy is home after over a year in Iraq. Welcome home Uncle Tommy!!!
Love,
Ella and Jake
Matt and Suzanne
Love,
Ella and Jake
Matt and Suzanne
Friday, October 12, 2007
Ella's 3rd Birthday
Took me a while to get around to posting these but better late than never....
Ella's 3rd Birthday party was a blast. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. It was a lot of fun.
Here's Ella getting ready to blow out the candles!!
Ms. Amanda, Ella's teacher when she was still two, made this great Dora cake for Ella's party.
The birthday girl patiently waiting for lunch to be ready.
Ella and her best friend Carson eating lunch.
Ella got a lot of great stuff for her birthday. She said to tell everyone thank you for the wonderful gifts.
Ella's 3rd Birthday party was a blast. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. It was a lot of fun.
Here's Ella getting ready to blow out the candles!!
Ms. Amanda, Ella's teacher when she was still two, made this great Dora cake for Ella's party.
The birthday girl patiently waiting for lunch to be ready.
Ella and her best friend Carson eating lunch.
Ella got a lot of great stuff for her birthday. She said to tell everyone thank you for the wonderful gifts.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
I'm just a drool machine...
It's DJ "Drool Man" Jake, spinning the latest Leapfrog hits like "ABC" and "Bobadoowah".
Friday, September 21, 2007
Hula Girl!
Aunt Nicole and Uncle Tommy sent Ella a Hula girl outfit and a ukulele for her birthday. Ella loves the gift. She even insisted on taking the ukulele to bed with her and slept with it firmly clutched in her grip.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Happy Birthday Ella!!!!
Ella turned 3 years old today!! Meme made Ella a Dora birthday cake. She had a great birthday at the beach.
Krispy Kreme Queen
Ella handed out donuts to everyone for breakfast one morning before hitting the beach.
Ella and Jake at the Beach
We are at Carolina Beach this week for family vacation and Ella's birthday. Here are some pictures of the kids having fun on the beach.
