The Stams

Dancin Machine

2007-02-15T13:54:00.000-08:00

Jack goes old school and busts out a little "cabbage patch"....just kidding...this is a pic that his babysitter, Emily took. Whatever he is up to, he is having a good time!

I'll let you in on a little secret...

2007-02-15T13:51:00.000-08:00

Here's a pic of Jack and Zoe...looks like they are having a little conversation!

So Fresh and So Clean

2007-02-03T04:10:00.000-08:00

Jack got a fresh haircut today and is sporting a military inspired look complete with his long johns. Notice the "tool" that he is carrying around. He goes in to the kitchen, he removes one of the child safety locks for the cabinets and runs around the house using it for a little tool to dig in the the dogs food or just generally pick through anything that he can.

Baby Stam 2....Return of the Bumbo

2007-01-30T04:02:00.000-08:00

With Zoe's new found neck control, we found that it was time to resurrect the Bumbo!

This Table is Pretty Cool

2007-01-30T03:59:00.000-08:00

Gramma and Pap and Aunt B bought this table and chairs for Jack for Christmas. As it turns out...the table has even more features than I orignally thought. The top of the table is a chalkboard and there is a compartment in the center...I thought it was for storing chalk...I guess it is also for storing Jack.

Spaghetti Boy

2007-01-30T03:49:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack enjoying some spaghetti. He really got in to his food!

Zoe Elaine

2006-11-16T07:25:00.000-08:00

Here she is....Zoe Elaine! Born Nov 13th, 8 lbs 110z, 19 1/2 inches. She is doing great!

Bringing in the Leaves

2006-11-02T04:56:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack enjoying the leaves!

Swingin'

2006-11-02T04:50:00.000-08:00

Here are Jack and Mike hanging out on the hammock in the back yard.

Down on the Farm 2

2006-11-02T03:47:00.000-08:00

We took Jack to the farm again to see the little animals and to play in the corn box.

Jack's One Year Pics

2006-10-20T05:51:00.000-07:00

Here are Jack's one year pics. Time has really flown!

Jack in the Hat

2006-10-13T05:12:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack getting ready for the first really cold day of the year in his new hat and sweater!

Happy Birthday, Baby!

2006-10-01T16:37:00.000-07:00

Jack celebrated his first birthday by diving in to his first cake....as you can see, the boy loved it!

Down on the Farm

2006-09-22T15:51:00.000-07:00

Jack took a trip to the farm with Gramma and Pap while we were out of town for our anniversary. He had a great time taunting the baby animals, riding the tractors and wandering through the squash maze and pumpkin patch.

Story Time with Pap Pap

2006-09-04T05:16:00.000-07:00

Jack and Pap Pap enjoyed a little story time this weekend!

Reading the Paper with Dad

2006-09-04T05:13:00.000-07:00

Here are Mike and Jack reading the morning paper...well...mostly, Jack is trying to rip and eat the morning paper and Mike is protecting the Sports Page

Get Your Motor Runnin'

2006-09-04T05:07:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack motoring around on his push car. He is pretty darn close to walking now!

Life Begins at Forty

2006-08-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Mike's fortieth birthday this weekend with a party at our house with lots of Bag Toss, Kiddie pools, food and fun! What's the big difference between this party and his 36th? We now worry about the kids trashing the place instead of the grown ups!

The Stams Go to Washington

2006-07-17T05:22:00.000-07:00

Here we are touring Washington DC with Kim,Lou and Ryan. We visited the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial on our "tour day". We had a great time!

Toss Me A Shrimp!

2006-07-17T05:13:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack at his first visit to Bennihana on our Washington DC trip. He LOVED it!

Lake Effect

2006-07-17T04:41:00.000-07:00

We recently took a little vacation to Wisconsin with some friends to celebrate the Fourth of July. Here are some pics of Jack taking a boat ride with his friend Rowan and swiming with his Dad!

The First Cut is the Sweetest

2006-07-08T12:18:00.000-07:00

Here is Jack getting his first haircut. He was very careful to tell Bekky (the stylist) exactly what he wanted. We think that it turned out great!

Prelude to a Bike

2006-06-30T04:04:00.000-07:00

Here's one more pic from Jack's 9 month shoot. He LOVED this little bike prop!

Photo Shoot

2006-06-30T04:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some of Jack's 9 month pics...fresh off of the press!

Mad Skilz

2006-06-24T14:24:00.000-07:00

While staying at Gramma and Paps, Jack got the crawling thing down pat. He is dangerous now!

Detroit, Zoo City

2006-06-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

Here we are at the Detriot Zoo. We had a great time in the butterfly garden (one of the butterflies landed on Gramma's head). Also, Jack had a great time just crawling around in the grass.

Check Out My New Snags

2006-06-17T05:07:00.000-07:00

Check out Jack showing off his new teeth. The boy has got some serious teeth now and he uses them!

Takin it to the Beach

2006-06-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

Here we are at the beach in Grand Haven. It was Jack's first time at the beach...he did a great job in the sand!

Festival of the Strawberry Moon

2006-06-17T04:53:00.000-07:00

Here we are in Grand Haven at the Festival of the Strawberry Moon...it was a camp set up circa 1700's complete with jugglers, soap makers, candle makers and a skirmish!

Grand Haven Nights

2006-06-17T04:43:00.000-07:00

Here we are in Grand Haven out for the evening with the Sawins who were visiting from Hong Kong. Benny wanted to call this picture "two buns in the oven" since Jean and I are both pregnant, but, we figured that would be very confusing...two buns in two ovens?...one bun in each of two ovens?...just got too complicated!

Up Close and Personal

2006-06-08T05:36:00.000-07:00

Here's a close up of Jack taken by his gramma.

Taking a Dip

2006-05-29T15:08:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack and Dad hanging out in the new baby pool . The hose hooks up to the giraffe head and sprays water...pretty cool.

Put Me in, Father Peter!

2006-05-22T06:10:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack getting ready for the big plunge at his baptism. He is pictured here with his Gramma(Thais' mom), Fr Peter, and his Godparents, Erin and John Iakovides. He couldn't wait to get in to the water and cracked everyone up with his big smiles and squeals.

You Have Been Baptized!

2006-05-22T06:07:00.000-07:00

Here we are with Jack's Godparents - John and Erin - at the reception after his baptism which took place yesterday. Erin is Thais' first cousin and John is her husband. In this pic, Jack is ready for a nap!

Hanging with Brandon

2006-05-05T11:46:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack with Brandon Page, hanging out, causing trouble at Red Robin in Cranberry, PA. Their pictures are probably now posted in the lobby as "wanted". We came, he had lunch, we trashed the place. Who knew that kids pizza and noodles could wreak that kind of havoc!

Rub a Dub Baby

2006-05-05T11:36:00.000-07:00

Here's baby Jack chillin' in the tub at the hotel during our visit to Pennsylvania. He had a great time and met oodles of other kids!

Use the Force, Jack

2006-04-24T05:42:00.000-07:00

Here is Jack doing his best Jedi impersonation.

This One is Just Right!

2006-04-16T13:16:00.000-07:00

Baby Jack found a bed to suit him at Grammas house this weekend!

All the Pretty Horses

2006-04-16T13:13:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack with Pap at Gramma and Pap's house checking out the horses in the back yard.

When I Put My Pants on My Head; I'm a Different Person

2006-04-12T10:34:00.000-07:00

Here is Sweet Baby Jack looking cute as can be with his PJ pants on his head. This child is in a perpetual good mood!

Aunt B and the Boys

2006-04-01T16:45:00.000-08:00

Here's Aunt B and the Boys hangin tough in the nursery. Radar is trying desperately not to get pinched by the little buddy.

Sweet Potato Face

2006-04-01T16:36:00.000-08:00

Here he is...straight off of a binge on sweet potatoes and beef.

Sippin on Formula Juice...Laid Back...

2006-03-04T10:26:00.000-08:00

Baby Jack is now master of his sippy cup! His dad taught him how to use it, so, now I have to buy Mike his own.

Baby Yoga

2006-03-04T10:15:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack in a modified lotus pose. He likes to take time out for some meditation in the morning!

Do I Have to Have My Face Wiped?

2006-03-04T05:38:00.000-08:00

Here is sweet baby Jack having breakfast. He is completely acclamated to the high chair now and demands that he feed himself. Mealtime is messy business at the Stam household...who knew that dried rice cereal could double as cement?

Steeler Dog

2006-03-04T05:35:00.000-08:00

Here's the Superbuddy getting ready for the Super Bowl. As you can see, he really appreciates it when we dress him up.

Holy #$&*@! I'm standing up!

2006-01-25T08:03:00.000-08:00

In a surprise move, Jack sustains a 30 second vertical!

Cooler than Cool

2006-01-24T19:08:00.000-08:00

Here's the Jack man chillin' at the park lookin tough as nails. We heard that Ellie likes the bad boys!

The Bluest Eyes

2006-01-24T11:03:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack's newest photo wearing his hat from Gramma. The kid is too damn cute!

Hangin With Gramma

2006-01-21T10:21:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack and Gramma hanging out in Florida. She tried her best to convince us to leave him there since he could fly home on her lap just as well. We brought him home with us, but, have since installed a microchip just in case Gramma tries to make off with him during the next visit.

He Likes It

2006-01-11T17:47:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack getting his first taste of solid food... yummy rice cereal. The meaty little dude was up to the challenge. Bring on the bananas!

Go Jack, Go!

2006-01-11T17:42:00.000-08:00

While we were in Ft Myers, Jack took a swim or two in Grammas pool! Look at him go!

So, This is Christmas?

2006-01-11T17:38:00.000-08:00

Here is Jack with Grandma and Pap Pap in Ft Myers for Christmas getting ready to take a walk outside!

Are We Going to Florida Yet?

2005-12-23T16:36:00.000-08:00

Here's Baby Jack all bundled up and ready to go shopping. He has so many layers on that we could barely buckle him in to the car seat. He is sooo looking forward to our trip to Florida so that he can just freestyle in his swimmin' diapers!

The Dudes

2005-12-23T16:24:00.000-08:00

Here's all three dudes hanging tough on the living room floor on a friday afternoon. Life is good.

Hey, Kid, Got Any Smokes?

2005-12-18T15:14:00.000-08:00

Here's Santa Ace with Jack at our Christmas Brunch. We had a great time...30 adults, 13 kids, 2 dogs, and a partridge in a pear tree!

Look at Me....I'm Working from Home!

2005-12-09T17:16:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack taking a conference call for Dad. This kid loves his job!

I Love My Pap Pap

2005-11-27T09:51:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack having a little snooze on Pap Pap on a lazy afternoon!

Man to Man

2005-11-27T09:47:00.000-08:00

Pap pap and Jack are having a little chat!

Jumperooski

2005-11-27T09:43:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack in his Jumperoo. He is not quite ready to do a lot of bouncing on his own, so, Aunt B helped him out!

Bundled Up and Ready to Go

2005-11-21T10:19:00.000-08:00

We took a big family walk around the neighborhood yesterday with Jack and the Superbuddy. Here is Jack .. Obviously very excited about the walk!

Trimmin the Tree

2005-11-16T19:07:00.000-08:00

We are getting an early start on holiday decorating this year...here's Mike and B putting the finishing touches on the main tree.

Bumbo!

2005-11-13T04:13:00.000-08:00

Here's Jack in his Bumbo (affectionately known as the baby stand). He is holding his head up for pretty extended periods of time now. His dad was so excited for him to wear this Illini outfit yesterday...Jack had other ideas and puked on it right after this photo was taken!

Baby Attacks!

2005-11-01T05:19:00.000-08:00

Jack attacks Aunt B in a rage of hunger ...Grandma Gwen has to pull him off of her! When this boy wants to eat, he means NOW!

Nobody freak...that is my kid she is holding

2005-11-01T05:14:00.000-08:00

Here is Jack with Aunt B and Louie. This picture could be really fun to send to relatives and friends who have not seen Bethany for a while.

Jack poses as the Superbuddy

2005-11-01T05:11:00.000-08:00

Here is Jack in his first ever halloween costume (donated by the lovely Ashely Reynolds) looking suspiciously like the Superbuddy posing on the window seat. Luckily, we didn't have to ply Jack with cheese to keep him from jumping on the trick or treaters.

Happy Halloween!

2005-11-01T03:48:00.000-08:00

Bethany and I took the "opposites" thing to the extreme this halloween for trick or treat...She went all out rocker chick and I was a '50's housewife a la June Cleaver. We had a great time passing out trick or treat candy although we didn't end up with much left for ourselves after Mike came home and raided the basket.

The Sweetest Little Baby

2005-10-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

It doesn't get any cuter than this. We are certain that we are going to be the kind of parents who have fifty pictures of this kid in our wallets. I swear, we used to be cool.

Lord, It's Hard to be Humble

2005-10-20T04:53:00.000-07:00

Jack proves that you can, indeed, get better looking every day. This is one handsome little guy...he already has a prom invitation from the very lovely Ellie Fulkerson!

Big Cousin, Little Cousin

2005-10-13T17:22:00.000-07:00

Here's Jack, his cousin AJ and AJ's magic sweatshirt. AJ did a great job with Jack during their visit!

The Little Prince

2005-10-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Our little prince, Jack fast asleep....

Just Chillin'

2005-10-08T16:41:00.000-07:00

Here's Radar reading a magazine and enjoying a frosty cold beverage.

Buddies

2005-10-08T14:48:00.000-07:00

The Superbuddy keeping a watchful eye on Jack...sort of...

Little Buddy, Super Buddy and Aunt B

2005-10-08T14:46:00.000-07:00

Jack and the Superbuddy snoozin' on Aunt B on a lazy afternoon

Pap Pap John's New Little Steeler Fan

2005-10-04T18:45:00.000-07:00

Here we are with Pap Pap in the hospital. He is already getting Jack all caught up on the Steeler's lineup! I think that this will be a very Steeler's christmas!

Jack and Dad

2005-10-01T04:58:00.000-07:00

Here are Jack and Dad hanging out at the hospital.

Jack Attack

2005-09-30T17:07:00.000-07:00

Here he is! Our new little guy - Jack Stamatopoulos.
8lbs 8oz of lean, mean, baby born 8:45pm Wednesday, Sept 28.

All in the family

2005-09-11T19:35:00.000-07:00

Here's a pic from our visit to West Newton, Pa. a couple of weeks ago - Mike, my cousin Azzia, Me, & my cousins Taylor and Terra at my Uncle Paul's house.

The Million

2005-09-01T15:32:00.000-07:00

Here we are at the Arlington Million. We did not win any money, but, we had a mean hot dog and a great day with Gwen and JB!

The Nader Family Reunion

2005-09-01T15:28:00.000-07:00

Here I am at the Nader Family Reunion (my Dad's mom's side of the family) with my Aunt Sophie and my Aunt Jo....aren't they the cutest? As you can see, I get my height from the Nader side of the family.

Ace gets some Radar love

2005-08-17T17:12:00.000-07:00

A rare tender moment between Ace and Radar taken when we first brought Radar home from Rover Rescue.

Halloween 2004

2005-08-17T17:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a pic from Anna's Halloween party last year. Mike and I dressed as Greek dancers; Brownie dressed as a flapper; Brandon dressed as a Swedish dancer.

Family Photo

2005-08-16T05:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a pic of Mike, Me and Radar at Margate park. Radar drank half of Ace's beer that day...he is one crafty dog.

Big Day at Margate Park

2005-08-08T08:33:00.000-07:00

Here we are at Margate Park for Rowan McKinney's first birthday party. It was a great party....kids, dogs, weird guys doing tai chi in their underpants...what a day!

What you talkin' bout, Willis?

2005-08-08T08:28:00.000-07:00

Here's the Superbuddy again....what else can I say?

As Punko would say...you're killin' me Stam!

2005-08-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

Here's Mike reading the history and timeline at the Alamo. Those of you who have been to the Smithsonian with him have some idea of just how long it took to read and "put into context" all of the information.

Say Feta!

2005-07-31T17:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a pic from Mike's Birthday Party this Friday in Greek Town. He is clapping, so, they must have just brought the flaming cheese out!

The Super Buddy is Sleepy

2005-07-13T20:15:00.000-07:00

This is our dog, Radar...we call him the Super Buddy. He is always sleepy!

On the Riverwalk

2005-07-13T20:12:00.000-07:00

Here we are on the Riverwalk. That is our hotel in the background....Le Mansion Del Rio

Remember the Alamo

2005-07-13T20:06:00.000-07:00

Here we are in front of the Alamo. It was actually hotter in Chicago that week than it was in San Antonio.

Go Spurs Go!

2005-07-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

This is Mike at Game Seven in San Antonio with his noise makers....He had a lot of fun.

Game Seven

2005-07-13T19:46:00.000-07:00

Here we are at game seven of the NBA finals in San Antonio.