Friday, January 15, 2010

Pretend City

We discovered a great little place last weekend ...Pretend City! It provided the kids with hours of fun, it was very close to home and the kids loved pretending to be little adults! It was perfect for their ages. The big kids (Masyn, Summer and Zain) spent hours doing jobs to earn their paychecks, which in turn they could cash in at the ATM. They where grocery store clerks, farmers, construction workers, servers and cooks, doctors, and much more. The little one (AJ) spent the afternoon under the spot light dancing on the stage. Everyone had a blast!

She Cares...

She cares for her family,
She cares for her friends,
She cares for those around her,
She cares about herself,
She cares about school,
She cares about God...


Last Friday Masyn was awarded "Coyote with Character" at her school! It is an award given out once a month to one child in each class that exemplifies a certain character trait. The month of December was the character trait...caring! We were sooooo proud of Masyn. It is just proof that all of our hard work as parents does pay off...we ARE doing something right (hehe)! We can only pray and try our hardest to continue to lead our kids on the right path. GOOD JOB MAY!!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Accupuncture!

Welcome 2010 and welcome allergies and sinus infections! Shortly after the New year, I have found myself suffering from horrible allergies that has now led to the worst sinus infection I have ever had! After a visit to the doctor and finding myself desperate for some relief my mom suggested that I try acupuncture. Without hesitation, I booked an appointment in hopes of some immediate relief. The needles had nothing on the pain I was experiencing in my nose, in my eyes and in my forehead. During my session I found myself laying on a table with 4 needles in my face and 14 others throughout my arms, legs and chest! It was a little awkward just laying there for 30 minutes with tiny needles everywhere and trying to relax at the same time. All in all, I definitely felt immediate relief as I was able to breathe for the first time in 5 days! In fact, I went back the next day for round 2. I definitely recommend it for anyone in any sort of pain! (P.S. If you look close in the picture you can see 2 needles above my eyebrows, 2 on the side of my nose and 1 in my chest)

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Fun Times for Lil' Miss May!

Masyn rung in the New Year with lots of fun with some of her closest friends...lucky girl! Before school started up again she had a sleep over with 2 of her friends, Jalyn (preschool Best Friend) and Jordi (neighbor and school friend). Oh, and don't forget Zain...he manages to keep up with the girls too! They all had a blast together doing karaoke, painting nails (no, Zain did not paint his nails), watching girly movies and staying up till mid-night!! And on top of that, they all got along perfectly. Wow!
The next day the fun continued at Irvine Park! We met up with some friends and went to the zoo, rode the train, rode water bikes and played in the park. It was a fun and relaxing way to end winter break and welcome in 2010!Happy New Year!!