The aftermath.

Mommy is excited so the princess is excited.

Mommy got a bonus candle from the WaxMan.

Merrick's new outfit.

Merrick slept through Xmas day too.

Pouty fairy has her wings on backwards.

Ella was really good at opening presents.

Secret Santa scores big, Deb loves the bowls.

Merrick got an alligator!

Secret Santa strikes again.

I'm so fancy!

Merrick is enjoying the the show that Ella is putting on.

Look at my fancy purple shoes!

Ella got spoons and a mixer.

The princess in her throne. She spent most of the morning in her new wagon opening and playing with her presents.

Its got a sunroof.

Daddy and his girls.

I can vacuum just like Mommy.

Just waking up, getting ready to see if Santa came.

Wow, I got a firetruck!

Ella's first take on the goods.

Finally some new pictures!

I know, I know I haven't keeping up with the pictures recently. Its OK, I haven't been keeping up with much of anything besides the kids the past few weeks. As you can see we've been taking them, just a matter of publishing them.

I also added a handful to October 2004 and November 2004. A bit bizarre for me to see Ella at five months when she is a year and a half now. Seems like a long, long time ago! :-) She is a whole different person now. I'm sure I'll say the same in another year.

Hi Mom.

Ella having way too much fun. Who knew jumping was such a good time?

Ella kissing Merrick.

Merrick is a smiley little girl.

After

Before.

Merrick's first time decorating a tree.

I think there is a good tree over there.

No snow and sled to drag it out though.

Daddy with his freshly killed tree.

We actually found a place in Florida where you can cut down your own Christmas tree. Much more satisfying than buying one from Home Depot that was shipped from Michigan.

OK, now she is sure. Please Daddy don't make me sit next to the scary fat man in the red suit!

Ella being bitten by a pony. :-)

Ella is checking out Santa, she isn't quite sure about this.

OK, that goat isn't that bad, I'll feed him.

Mommy and Merrick with a stylish new wrap.

Scary goat.

Merrick six weeks old.

That dog looks hungry.

Grandma Suzanne with the grand kids.

Grandma, Grandpa, Ella and Merrick.

Grandma Suzanne trying to keep Ella in frame.

Grandpa Frank with Merrick.

Hey, can I go swimming....?

Grandma and Ella checking things out.

Grandma Suzanne and Grandpa Frank for for a walk with Ella.

Merrick, one month old.

Mommy and Ella relaxing after a long day. They are all long right now :-)

Merrick's first bath, one month old.