Jake's Super Food

Jake was at it again last night creating unique dishes!  This time he made a peanut butter and Sour Patch Kids sandwich.  Yum!

Cards from Teakie

Nanny Oteka sent Jake and Ella cards in the mail yesterday.  The kids were so excited to recieve mail.  They ripped the envelopes open and acted like they could read the cards.

According to Jake, his card said......"Dear Jake, I miss you so much.  I will see you next time you decide to come to the lake.  Love Nanny Teakie. P.S."  The card was really a thank you for the Valentines we sent them.

Then after Jake read his card, Ella proceeded to read her card.  She said, in her baby language, "blah, blah blah, Teakie, blah, blah."

Playing Tinkerbell with Uncle Robby

The kids have really grown close to their Uncle Robby.  Everytime we go to Popa Burrell's house Uncle Robby spends time playing with the kids outside or taking them for rides on the golf cart.  These pictures are too sweet not to share!

Making Pancakes with Nana

Jake and Ella are at that stage were they are always eager to help.  While at Nana's house they helped Nana make pancakes for breakfast. I think Jake thought he was using powdered sugar, becasue he tasted the flour.  It was too funny...he kept spitting to get is out of his mouth.  Jake also likes to break the eggs, but we always have to fish out the shells when he helps.

Dragonfly Boy and Butterfly Girl

Jake and Ella channeled their inner powers to play super heroes while at Popa Burrell's house a few weeks ago.  Jake was Dragonfly Boy and Ella was Butterfly Girl.  They had foam stickers on their foreheads and hands.  They ran around like they were flying and they blew on the stickers on their hands to spread their super hero powers.  I love what kids come up with! 

Dragonfly Boy

Spreading his super hero powers

Butterfly Girl

Jake Builds a Village

Jake used spare wood pieces to build a village....we were quite impressed.  He is really becoming more imaginative and creative.  He is always trying to invent new things whether it is a village of scrap wood or a club house out of pillows.  Here is his work:

Balloon Fun with Aunt Karen

Aunt Karen always knows how to have fun!  Last time we went down to the lake she broke out the balloons and air pump.  The kids had hats, swords, flowers and even a dinosaur.  Who knew Aunt Karen was so talented!  Here are some photos of the fun...

Jake and his Hat

Aunt Karen tying balloons

Jake pulling the balloon so Aunt Karen could air it up.

Jake's best buddy, the dinosaur balloon.

Ella and her balloon necklace.

Jake and Ella Busta Move at Barons

Jake and Ella had a blast at the Barons game last Saturday.  They both had way too much cotton candy and they danced their hearts out!

Barons Game

We went to the OKC Barons Hockey Game last Saturday night with all the guys....Syd, P-Nut and David Jr., Sam and Jack and Tank.  We had a lot of fun and of course the kids had to have cotton candy. It made for a great Saturday night.

Ella enjoying her Cotton Candy

Family Pic in front of the Oil Rig!

All the Guys and Ella

Jake was so hopped up on Cotton Candy he was wrestling the Buffalo!

Jake Becomes Self Sufficient

Jake is now to the point were he wants to help with everything and wants to make things himself.  Last night, he wanted to make a snack for himself so he made “peanut butter squares” as he called them.  They were really just bread and peanut butter, but he was nice enough to make one for each family member.

Potty Time

We have offiically begun potty training with Ella.  She has been working on it for about a week and is doing really well.  She has been a little bit harder to train than Jake was, which is funny since boys are suppose to be more difficult to train.  Just a note....when we trained Jake he only had a total of three accidents the entire time.

However, we have re-discovered the power of M&Ms!  They work like magic....Ella is trying to potty in the toilet and Jake is cleaning the house to get Ms.

The First Sign I am Becoming a Man!

The other night at dinner time, Jake said "Mom, see this," pointing to the bug bite on his chin. "This is the first sign I am becoming a man!"