The Eks

Summer Nights

2011-07-05T21:31:00.000-07:00

We love those warm summer nights that we can head to the beach at 5pm and its still warm, sunny and the kids can play in the water. Lincoln LOVES the water and could not get enough. It's fun to finally get a water baby. When the girls were his age. They would lift up their feet as high as they could to escape the water and they would rather just sit on the towel. Lincoln just crawls straight for the water smiling and laughing as he gets closer until the water crashes over him and then he still tries to go deeper. He is a crazy boy :) The girls now like the water and are so cute as they play together and jump the waves or look for sand crabs. This summer is going to be busy but fun at the beach!

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T22:03:00.001-07:00

My Christmas Present came early!

2010-12-10T21:46:00.000-08:00

I just had to share our new bar that Alan made a reality. I love it and feel that stepping on that darn nail was worth it...kind of:)
Here is the before...
Finished!!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

2010-11-18T22:21:00.002-08:00

We love our Daddy and all he does for us:)!

Halloween

2010-11-18T22:21:00.001-08:00

Disney Land and Bobo's Birthday!

2010-11-18T22:16:00.000-08:00

First ride we went on: Peter Pan, Anika came off crying and Ella was trying to comfort her...so cute:)

So we finally used our give a day coupon to Disney Land. We had a blast with the fam and the Yates. We decided to go on my dad's birthday cause he loves to have fun together.

Bates Nut Farm

2010-11-18T22:14:00.000-08:00

The month of Oct.

2010-11-18T22:08:00.000-08:00

So since I cannot keep our blog very updated...sorry Aunt Nat and Grandma Joan:) Here is what we have been up to in Oct.

Lincoln's Blessing:
The girls got sick. Anika fell asleep during church and Ella did not want her picture taken. Great pic huh?

Lincoln at 1 month

He's Here!!!

2010-09-06T17:14:00.000-07:00

Lincoln Augustus Ek
8lbs 9 oz.
21 1/4 in. long
born Sept. 4, 2010

SUMMERTIME!!

2010-08-22T21:05:00.000-07:00

Although this summer has not produced the best weather, we've still managed to have a ton of fun spending time with family and friends. Here are a couple of photos to document the last few months. (Santa Barbara, Backyard Treats, Beach Days, and Del Mar Fair)

Del Mar Fair

Swim Lessons w/ Ella's Buddies Carter and Shea

SB Getaway

WEEZER CONCERT

2010-08-22T20:59:00.000-07:00

We had a great night with the Rabes, Batts, and the Yates'. Jeff's mom always hooks it up when a good band comes to Del Mar. Thanks guys.

Still can't believe I made my way through that crowd at 9 months pregnant. It was a bit crazy, but we had a ton of fun.

CAMPING AT THE BEACH

2010-08-22T20:43:00.000-07:00

Alan and I both grew up around the beach and we can't get enough of it. We had fun this year camping in Cardiff with a few of our friends. We've definitely found our little family tradition.
Can't beat the surf, sand, sun and of course the VG's donuts.

Ani loves to go on the paddleboard with daddy and Ella wants nothing to do with it. We crack up at their different personalities.

SUP

2010-07-18T20:57:00.000-07:00

We had a fun time on the Carlsbad lagoon paddle boarding. Ella did not want to go out, but Anika gave it a try and really liked it:)

Alan's New Baby

2010-06-08T21:41:00.000-07:00

Some of you may have heard Alan talking about how much he loves his new garden. He kind of drives me nuts about it, but truth is I love it too.

We were struggling to get our girls to eat veggies, so we decided to try our luck at a garden again this year after struggling a bit with it last year. They love it and they're actually trying new things.

Alan spent weeks reading blogs, talking with is brother Johnny, and re-routing the water to the side yard to get everything just right. So far it seems to be working. We have already eaten a ton of Romaine lettuce, yellow squash, cucumber, cilantro, strawberries, and now jalapeno.

We can't wait for the Corn, Zucchini, Eggplant, Watermelon, and Beans. We'll let you know how it all turns out.

Here are a couple of photos to show you how it's going.

Here's a photo of the back.

Ani with a fresh Jalapeno

My two Princesses

2010-02-17T13:25:00.000-08:00

Here are the 2 princess sisters who love being together and playing with each other lately:)

It's Offical!!!!

2010-01-27T13:06:00.000-08:00

I thought we should post to inform the world we are expecting #3 due September 7th!!!

Christmas Morning!

2010-01-14T20:04:00.001-08:00

My favorite part is the very beginning. Every time I watch it or even think about her asking about the "whole box", it makes me laugh. Hope you enjoy!

Santa came to the Eks!!!

2010-01-14T18:36:00.000-08:00

Ella was so excited as you can tell:)

2009-10-31T21:31:00.000-07:00

After trick or treating ELla had fun sitting with Daddy and handing out candy
THE LOOT

Halloween Night

2009-10-31T21:27:00.000-07:00

Ella was so excited this year for Halloween, she was in her costume ALL day today:) We had fun trick or treating around our little neighborhood and Ella loved it...Ani had fun to.

Disney Land for my birthday!

2009-10-31T21:25:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful birthday this year! It seemed to last all week. On my actual birthday we did go to D-Land and had some fun!!!

Bate's Nut Farm

2009-10-31T21:22:00.000-07:00

When I was a kid we had a tradition of going to Bate's every year. I loved it now and still love it as I get to watch my kids enjoy feeding the animals and picking out a pumpkin.

First Annual Family Vacation

2009-09-14T19:46:00.000-07:00

When we first got there, and Ella was so excited to be camping.
They were showing me where Daddy was (out surfing)
She wrote her name (and Ani's) all by herself.

Ella showing her surfing stance.
Ella having fun with her friend Savannah Ella celebrated her 4th birthday while we were there.

Ella got her "Taylor Swift guitar" and starting singing right away!
We decided to try camping at the beach as our family vacation this year. I used to do it every year when I was a kid and loved it!!! We thought it would be fun to start with our family. The girls did really good besides the fact that the neighbors next door would wake up before dawn and wake up Anika:)...oh well

First day of Little Bugs Preschool!!!

2009-09-14T19:36:00.000-07:00

Ella is so excited to be back in preschool. She loves Miss Paula and playing with all her friends.

Summer Fun!

2009-09-03T21:33:00.000-07:00

We went down to Mission Bay to visit with some of the Reeves Family...Thanks to Benny we got some really cute shots

Anika is 1!!!

2009-06-13T21:52:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that our little Ani girl is one years old. Time did fly by and man is she getting more and more fun. She has a great personality. Although she just squeals, grunts or screams, she loves her big sister Ella especially when Ella chases her. She is very adventurous and is not afraid to take a few falls. She is very sweet and loves to give kisses and wave bye-bye. I forgot to mention that Ella was so excited for it to be Anika's birthday because she helped her open all her presents and blow out her candles.

This is why I love California!

2009-04-08T22:35:00.000-07:00

Doesn't Ella look so old laying out like that!

So, we went down to the beach on Saturday, and the weather was beautiful. The girls sat and played on the grass with their buddy McKay. We love where we live!

Ella's First dance class

2009-04-08T22:28:00.001-07:00

Ella and her best buddy, May just started their first pre-ballet/tap class. They are growing up so fast. They were soo cute together and loved it! Ella, of course, followed and did exactly what her teacher said and wanted to be doing every move just right. She takes after her mom!

The San Diego Zoo!

2009-03-29T22:14:00.000-07:00

This last week we went with some friends to the San Diego Zoo. The girls did great, and Ella especially love it because she got to be with her "boyfriends" Brandon and Hunter:)

Bath time!

2009-03-08T22:07:00.000-07:00

Ani loves her baths...

Our New Garden

2009-03-08T22:04:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday we all worked very hard to plant our garden. Ella was such a big helper and loved every minute. I have decided we better learn how to grow a garden and thanks to all of Alan's hard work...he made one for me!

Twins???

2009-03-08T22:02:00.000-07:00

So Ella had a great idea to fix Anika hair so it would look like Dora's baby sister's hair. What do you think...I think they are twins:)

Too Bad

2009-01-28T22:05:00.000-08:00

Ella loves her Charger Jersey and even knows the cheer...Daddy taught her. Too bad they are not playing in the Super Bowl:(

Ella the photographer

2009-01-28T22:02:00.000-08:00

So Ella loves taking pictures with my iphone. She is actually getting really good at it and it comes in handy. We were giving Ani a haircut and Ella was able to capture the moment for me. Not to mention Ani still has a ton of hair to spare.

Our Christmas photos

2009-01-28T21:59:00.000-08:00

So we got our photos taken for Christmas...

Anika's first taste of cereal

2008-12-09T22:17:00.000-08:00

So we have been starting to give Ani cereal, she was funny at first and now is getting the hang of it. Ella loves to help feed her too!

Here are the girls!

2008-12-09T22:14:00.000-08:00

Here is crazy Ani-boo-hoo (that's what Ella calls her in a high pitch voice:)

Ella fell asleep while I was getting Anika fed

Halloween Night

2008-11-04T13:52:00.000-08:00

Here are a few from Halloween night

Halloween!!!!

2008-11-04T13:44:00.000-08:00

Ella had so much fun during Halloween. She loved her costume, the red shoes and especially the part that Ani was the lion. She had us all dressed up for the trunk or treat and told us each what to be. Ella-Dorothy, Ani-the lion, mommy-scare crow, daddy (was in Australia), Bobo-tin man, and Grammy JJ-mean witch. I was so busy working the booth, that the only picture I got was of me, Ella and Bobo...sorry. Luckily May's mommy and daddy took some pics for me:) Thanks!

My funny girls

2008-11-04T13:41:00.000-08:00

So for my birthday, Alan bought me an iphone...I love it! I can take pictures all the time. Ella's favorite thing to do is lay by Ani and pose for a picture. Anika happed to smile right at the perfect time:)

Sea World

2008-10-12T21:09:00.000-07:00

So last Saturday, we enjoyed our time we had together and used our free passes to go to Sea World for a few hours. Ella loved it...especially the dolphins and Shamu

The Hottest Day!

2008-10-09T18:16:00.000-07:00

So last week was so hot, that we went to the beach in October! That is why I love California!

My cute Ani!

2008-10-07T22:15:00.000-07:00

I love little Anika, she is so sweet and looks like me!

Marysvale, Utah

2008-10-07T22:02:00.000-07:00

I thought I would show you our little vacation we took up to the family cabin. Ella LOVED it, and still wants to sleep on the floor in a bed like Grandpa John made for her:),,,so we let her.

Ella is 3!!!

2008-10-07T21:59:00.000-07:00

So its about a month late...but I cannot believe my Ella is 3!!! She is a crazy little girl that is always talking and telling me the whole story, without leaving out any details...what can I say she is all girl:)

Ella Went Surfing!

2008-10-01T22:19:00.000-07:00

So, Daddy had a big talk with Ella, and finally talked her into going surfing with him. We got to the beach, and she almost forgot the deal she made, but luckily she went in.

First Day of Preschool

2008-09-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

Yeah, so Ella had her first day of Preschool. She had so much fun and cannot wait to go back, either can mommy:) This is Ella and her two good friends, Carter and Kallie

One minute baby, the next a mommy

2008-09-05T13:26:00.001-07:00

Ella's favorite thing to do right now is try on Ani's clothes to see if they fit

Then she turns and decides she want to be like mommy: lifting up her shirt to nurse and all!

My crazy girls!!!

2008-09-05T13:18:00.001-07:00

Here is just a glimpse of the girls acting silly

Elke and Alan

2008-09-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

So, I am trying to enter the blogger world...we will see how this goes