Pictures from Chuck E Cheese on Alexia's birthday and Ariana's first piano lesson!

Here are some pictures of Alexia's b-day party. We had it on Saturday since Yusef had to leave today for D.C. and won't be here for her actual birthday! It was a beautiful day out and we had about 40 people that came. The other couple of pictures is of our MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) group from my church and Alexia with straight hair. I was straightening mine and she wanted it just like mommy's!

I have to write this quick before I forget to! We are getting ready right now to go to my friend's baby shower and I told Alexia to hurry up because we need to go to a baby shower. She came up to me so sweet and asked, "But Mommy, are we dirty?" I said, "No honey!" She said, "Then why do we have to go in the baby shower?" SO ADORABLE!

Sorry it took forever getting pictures up! Here are some of an Easter egg hunt at a friend's house from church. There are a couple from our hotel stay at Harrahs. The girls sitting ledge of the window in our room, by the pool and posing outside of Ben & Jerry's. Alexia playing with her game Guess What I am? Ariana's bump on her head 45 minutes after and 3 days after it happened. My AVON Mother's Day baskets (if anyone needs one, let me know!!!) Yusef sleeping with Ariana & Baxter!
Last, I have to throw in this passage that I read yesterday from Psalms 16:8-11.
Because he is holding my hand, I will not be moved. That is why my heart is glad and I rejoice; that is why I can rest in peace. You will show me the path you have chosen for my life. In your presence I find complete joy. I will find everlasting happiness in you!

Tonight was the award's night for Upward Basketball & Cheerleading. Here are the pictures that we received. The speaker tonight traveled all over the world playing basketball and talked about how he always wanted to be so good at sports. He said his main focus was to be better than anyone else and he was always chasing after something, whether it be basketball or soccer or a new this or that. Eventually that would wear off. Even after reaching the dream of being able to play in other countries, he still wanted something more. Even after having new "things" in his life, when he got those things he wanted more, until he found Jesus. When that happened, he said that he found what he was needing and something that constantly fulfilled him and has never wore off! This is sooooo true! Upward is a program that first teaches self-esteem, character and who Jesus Christ is, then the sport itself. This was my second year coaching and Yusef's third year. Enjoy the pictures!

Here is the video that I made for my cheerleaders! Our last practice was on Monday night! We had an amazing season that flew by! Enjoy!

It doesn't matter where you live, I can sign you up! Let me know if you are interested!

Days 3,4 & 5 in Puerto Rico! we went to El Yunque which is the United States largest rain forest. We hiked about 2 miles to la coca, (which is the waterfall) It was amazing! We went to the beach for a little while and then Yusef and I went out with some of his old classmates! We went to Isabella and then to Rincon to visit the lighthouse. My friend, Eileen, came with us to help with the girls!

Day 2 in Puerto Rico! Today we went to Build a Bear and the girls got outfits, carriers, purses, makeup and shoes for their bunnies that Titi, Tio, Astrid and Manuel gave them when we arrived here! After that we drove to Utuado in the mountains and took a boat on a lake to eat at a little spanish restraunt. It was beautiful! On the way there we stopped and bought coconuts. The man who we bought them from cut the top off, drilled a hole and put a straw in it! We drank the coconut water and when we were done, he cut them in half and we ate the meat of the coconut! On the way home we stopped at a outdoor mall and the girls played in a little playground there and ate ice cream! We are having so much fun!