Koen's 4th Birthday Party

Koen had his 4th Birthday party this last weekend. We had a Monster Jam! We had family and neighbors over for cake and ice cream! The weather was very nice and the kids ended up going in the pool. Keyvin and John, with Papa Beep's help, set up the "crushed car" decorations! They turned out great and the kids just loved it. We also had face painting. I'm not an artist but the kids thought they were fun!

Koen got some fun presents! He has been playing with them non-stop! Grandpa Ray and Arlene came to the party also. The kids, along with me, really enjoy when family comes by! It makes them feel really special. I am usually busy running around and dont have much time to visit but just knowing they are there means a lot!

During the party Koen ended up grabbing his guitar. He has been playing it and sing songs that he makes up. A few of his song titles are "Shrek and Donkey", "Dinner" and "I Want A Girlfriend". It is so funny to hear what he sings. You just wonder what goes through their little heads.

Easter, Field Trips and More......

Well, last time I wrote we were getting ready for Easter Weekend. We had a great time hanging out with the neighbors and watching the kids decorating and searching for the eggs.

Koen had a field trip to Smith Family Farm. It was so hot out there! We had a great time singing songs in the barn, looking for worms and feeding the animals. We got to bring home a tomato and bell pepper plant.

Kanin is doing good in baseball. The schedule keeps us pretty busy. I am really enjoying being the team mom. Kanin had to get some blood work done because of some headaches he has been getting. We are just waiting for the results to come back from the dr to see what we need to do. I will keep everyone updated!

So long.............

Can you so busy....... Last time I wrote we were down south visiting my mom and sister in Palm Desert. Kanin ended up racing some BMX and did great! We headed home and brought my mom and Koa (their dog) back with us. Jitter and Koa had so much fun together. Jitter is like a big brother to Koa. It was a lot of fun watching them play. Mom stayed for a week and then sadly headed back home. She is feeling OK since her fall and they are still keeping a close eye on her Leukemia. We wish we could be closer and pray about it everyday that maybe it will happen soon. We just love spending time with them! The kids just love it down there because there is so much to do and everything is so close!

Koen had crazy hair day at school. It is the cutest thing seeing all the kids and their crazy hair. Koen requested a Mohawk. I obliged and gave him a green one. That stuff was so hard to get out. I had to soak him in the tub! He is learning so much and amazes me everyday on what he knows! I am really proud of him.

Since we have been home baseball started for Kanin. I am team mom. I really enjoy it since I actually have time now to help out. Kanin's team is the Timber Rattlers. We had Opening Ceremonies on March 28th. It is a really fun day for all the kids. I made all the kids these little rattle snakes to carry around their neck as they walked out in the parade. They are filled with rice and in the tail end I put a plastic Easter egg filled with rice so when you shook it it sounds like a rattler. Every team also has to donate a basket for a raffle. I ended up making a White Elephant basket. I just collected items from all the parents. It turned out pretty cute.

In the first game Kanin played 2nd base and was able to get many outs. He got the Game Ball that day. The next game he was able to make a Double Play. We didn't even need to yell at him from the sidelines on where to throw it! :)

Last weekend my girlfriend Kim came out to visit with her kids. We went to O'Hara Park for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. There were so many eggs and so many kids. Koen had a great time trying to get as many as he could. We then headed to the park to play and ride bikes. The weather was great last weekend it was really hard to stay inside!

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We are now planning our annual Easter court party. Friday night we will boil eggs. We have everyone meet in the court with their eggs and burners. Saturday night we meet again to decorate the eggs. Then on Sunday it's the big Hunt and Pot Luck. This will be the third year we do this and it is so much fun. It's great to look back at the pictures and see how much the kids have grown up.

I am also planning Koen's big 4th birthday party. He wants to have a Monster Truck Party. We will be having it here at the house. He wants to also swim but not sure how the weather will hold up. So as a back up I am planning lots of fun games for the kids to play.