Phase 2!

On Brock's actual birthday we were trying to figure out what to do, and he requeted going to Parque de Agua, a giant park with water fountains and some for the kids to play in. He is my water baby. We invited some friends to go with us, but this is how I saw Brock the whole time, by himself. Some of the other boys we went with were too scared to go in, but that did not deter Brock from having fun.

My little baby is growing up. He now thinks he can do everything by himself, now that he is 4.

Brock has such a sweet spirit, although he does not show it all the time. When we asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday besides go the the water park he said he would like to go to the temple. So we headed to the temple only to arrive and find out that it is closed for repairs. So he wanted to get out and take a picture. He loves to go to the temple, which I think is so sweet.

Next on his list was to go to his very favorite restaurant in the whole world. Some kids like McDonalds, or pizza, but Brock loves Bennihanas. He would go there once a week if he could. Luckily it is a lot cheeper here then in the states. He thinks watching the guy cook is the coolest thing in the whole world.

Sorry I just realized the seqence of events is all disorganized, but you can get the picture right! This is Brock on the morning of his birthday. Zaida made him this chocolate cake just for him, and he was so excited, not so much for the cake, but to blow out the candles. I still can not believe he is 4, I am feeling so old!

Big 4!

He's a ladies man! Yeah that is my boy going in for the kill to say thank you to his GF Lucianna for the cool car she gave him for his Bday.
We threw Brock a little party for him at his school to celebrate the big 4. Actually I wanted to just bring some cookies in, but his teacher insisted that I go home and write up some invitations to give out so the kids will bring presents. I said that that is ok, and I will just bring some cookis, and the next thing I know I am home trying to print out some invitations to take back to the school, well actually Chris did it for me. Man his teacher was convincing! Anyways, it turned out to be a great day for Brock. He loved the fact that we came to his class and brought goodies and cupcakes, and I was relieved that this would be sufficent and so I am now off the hook from throwing a giant peruvian bday party. Yeah! That will come next year.

Brock's class mates singing to him, and do you see the arm around Brock's shoulder hmmmmm.

Brock loves any reason to be the center of attention, and he make sure to put on the BIG act and all.

Here is what we got him for his Bday, and man was he excited. I was even more excited then he was because I got it at 40% discount. I think he loked ot most because of how big it was!

More Las Dunas!

Z and daddy going down the slide, Z is not quite sure what to think about it.

I tell ya my kids have turned into little fish, it is like pulling teeth to get them out of the water. They were in this pool swimming all day and when I say all day I mean all day.

Dad going for a solo run down the slide to show the boys how much fun it is.

Las Dunas!

The first weekend in Feb. we went to this resort called Las Dunas about 3 hours away in a town called Ica. Chris needed to go for work and called me the night before to see if i wanted to go and my answer was you bet. I think I can handle a weekend in the sun! So off we went bright and early the next morning. Let me just tell you that my kids were in heaven.
At the resort they have 3 pools, horse back riding, sand boarding, dune buggies, massages, and the list goes on.
Funny story, see the llama in the picture, well he did not like us getting too close to him so as Chris got closer he startes making this funny noise and spitting at Chris. Man do I wish i had this on video. As Chris gets closer this llama is just spitting all over him as I tell him to get closer so i can get a better picture. I have never seen anything like it, and we have seen a ton of llamas here in Peru. Chris said it smelled horrible, but the kids sure thought it was hillarios, and so did I.

Here is Z and Dominic riding horses. I was sure Z was going to freak out, but he did not, if fact he wanted to do it all by himself.

Brock riding his horse, he thought it was so cool to be up there solito, as he calls it.

As we were waiting for the horses to get sattled up, the boys were feeding the horses some hay when Brock comes walking over and says "mom look what I found." He was so proud of himself for finding some eggs, and I quickly explained why he needed to put them back, and he was so perplexed.(They have tons of animals at this resort, kind of like a petting zoo).

Random

Brock finished his first year of school in December, so as I was going through the house trying to get organized after the holidays I came accross a drawer full of everything he did in school last year. The drawer was full of papers and projects, so I dedided the best way to remember it all is to take a picture and then yes, throw it all away, with a few exceptions. I have to say that putting it in the trash was a very difficult thing for me, afterall he is my first born. I was strong and filled those trash bags full of my lil mans work. So here is a shot of his achievements.

Ok Zander is in love with babies, in particular he loves baby Alia. My friend Megan and her family just moved here, her husband is working with Chris, and she has a 4 month old baby that Z just adores. I never see this kid sit still except for when he is holding baby Alia. When ever he sees her he says "I wanna hold it." He better enjoy her becuase I am not ready to have another one!!!

I am Lame!

I know I said I would not let my blog get out of control again, but here I am with no post for a month. Where does the time go? Things have been crazy to say the least with a quick trip to Puerto Rico, oh how do I miss it there, doctors appointments, oh and the newest a new resonsibility at church. Yeah I am freaking out a lil bit. Last week I was asked to be the president of the Young Womens Program, its a voluntary position to work with the Young Women in our church from age 12-18, which is fun I love working with the youth, but in SPANISH! I think I have had problems breathing since the question was asked, and the panik that runs through my body every time I think about having to speak in front of them is paralizing. I had my first meeting on Thursday, and all I can say is Wow. Just when I had started to feel pretty confident with my spanish this comes along and puts me back in check. Hopefully I will be getting some guidance from up above because I am going to need it.
So anyhow, I am done giving excuses, and I promise to post some pics really soon. Lots of good stuff to post so be on the lookout. Brock turns 4 on Saturday, can you believe it.