4 and a Half Months and Counting...!

Today our big Jake is 4 and a half months old! He is growing up fast... and just gets cuter by the day. He lives a rough life of lying around on the couch, eating, playing, napping and more eating before heading off to bed. The good life.

Here Jake works on rolling himself over...


He is almost there....


Any day now and we are going to find him on his stomach


After spending some quality time on the couch Jake likes to play in his exercise/play saucer


A big smile!

The most fun you can have for under a dollar!

A few days ago Mark and Bella headed over to POINS Square. POINS is a large shopping mall not too far from our house. Along with cheap DVDs, computer software and rows upon rows of unwearable clothes --- there are several mechanical animals for kids to ride! Just a few months ago Bella was terrified by these marvels of modern technology.... but on our last visit she overcame her fears and went for a ride.

Bella gets ready to tour around the mall


Here she comes.... on the giant pink elephant!


Bella was very excited to ride her new friend


All this fun.... for only $.75!

Brother and Sister

Yesterday Bella and Jake were playing together on the couch. Bella has been great to the little guy... lots of hugs and kisses.

Bella holds Jake on her lap


Bella tickles little Jake


Bella shows a rare calm moment as she cuddles up with her little brother


Bella smiles for the camera while Jake wonders just what happened to her mellow sister

Christmas Dinner at the Westin

During our visit to the States for the Holidays we joined Mark's family for our annual Christmas dinner at the Westin Hotel in downtown Palo Alto. Joined by Brett & Luke's parents, and Mark's old friend Rick Scouffas - we had a great night.

Icha smiles with Bella and Jake


Bella and 'her Auntie Ria' enjoy the evening... we're not sure why Bella is holding a pumpkin at a Christmas dinner...


Dinner time! Keeping with tradition: Mark devoured this huge rib eye steak


After ingesting 21oz of red meat... Mark took a little break in the corner with Jake


After a long evening the kids were ready for sleep

Crossing the Pond

Saturday was a LONG day for the 4 of us. At 9:30am Jakarta time we left our house, swung by Dunkin Donuts, and headed up to the airport for our long flight home. 24 hours later we arrived at 1056 Metro Circle in Palo Alto for our Christmas visit. An arduous journey.... but well worth it!

Icha and Jake wait for the China Airlines ticket counter to open


Bella, Icha and Jake que up at the immigration counter


Bella intently studies the finer points of "Diego Meets Dora" while Jake and Icha settle in for the long ride


With a mug like Jakes --- how can you not want to kiss him?


5 1/2 hours Jakarta to Taipei.... 11 hours Taipei to SFO and we were ready to go!


Bella gives her "Ma" a huge hug upon arrival!

Jake Turns 3 in Two Days!

Our little Boy, Jacob Bima, turns 3 months old on Wednesday, December 17th. Little Jake is all fired up for his first trip abroad as on Saturday, December 22nd all four of us are head for the USA for the Christmas holidays.

Jake shows his 'almost a smile' face.


Jake shows off his sweet hair-do!


Looking for mommy?


Getting tired...


After so much excitement, Jake is ready for a snooze

Happy Birthday Bella!

Today is Bella's 4th Birthday! Our 'little kid' has officially declared she is now a 'big kid.'

This morning Bella found this sign posted on our front door.


We had a small party for Bella in her class.


Bella smiles as the kids in her class get ready to sing her "Happy Birthday"


It was smiles all around as the little ones attacked their cupcakes --- all baked by Icha!


Icha and Little Jake were on hand for the fun. Jake opted for a bottle rather than a cupcake for his snack.