Every year the promotion, all the kids of each grade, have a family outing organized by the delegates from each class for an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better. This was the first time for Zanders class, and he had a blast. This is one advantage of going to private school, small class sizes.  Zander will be with these same 76 kids from this year on till they all graduate from high school. So very different from my schooling experience.  But it really gives these kids an opportunity to make close bonds with one another as well as the parents.

 They call these Paseos Familiares, family outings, and this years was out in a place called Cieniguilla about a 45 min drive from Lima. It was warm and sunny which was nice for a change from the cold grey weather we have at home.

 Cooper made a friend from Zanders class, he's a lades magnet!

 They provide games, food, and all sorts of fun for everyone. It is an all day event, I was one of the first to get there since we came straight from Brocks soccer game so unfortunately I got blocked in and really was there alllll day!

 Last Saturday Brock had his first futbol, soccer,  game at his school. Brock was so excited he woke up bright and early the morning of to eat a good breakfast before so he would have plenty of energy. He was a bit sad because his dad would not be there, but the game must go on.

 A quick huddle before the game, everyone ready?

 Brock had a great game and some great saves! He has one proud mama.

 The team!

 Go Brock Go!

 They killed the other team, 5 to 0.

 Cooper trying to wait patiently for his brothers game to be over.

 Zander had no interest in watching his brother, no moral support from him.

Cooper my little funny guy with his famous wink!

Chris turns 33!!!!

 Happy birthday Chris!!!!!  We went a couple hours out of Lima to a place called Paracus to celebrate, it is one of Chris's favorite places to go, because he can take out the sail boats.  I even snuck a pecan pie in the car to surprise him when we got there. I am amazed I was able to keep it a secret with my little blabber mouths.  We had a great time, except that Chris was not able to go sailing until the day we left. Why you might ask? Well, the president of Peru was staying in the room next to us in the small resort we were at, and yep major security. The hotel is right on the water, so they had coast guard surrounding the perimeter, so they could have control over the waters. Which meant no one could take the boasts out. Chris was soooo upset, but he was able to go out the day we left for a while with Brock as his captain. All in all it was just what we needed, some family time. And some relaxation for Chris.

 We did it!!!! We are buying a house and we are soooo excited. The boys are over the world excited to have their own house that is not borrowed, as they say. It is in Rancho Cucamonga Ca. It does not mean we are going back stateside just yet, but we will now have our own place to stay when we do come back, that will hopefully be more often. I will update pictures as they move along!!!!!

My boys!!!

 I have to say I LOVE uniforms!!!!! This is my handsome Brock in his winter uniform for school. There are no headaches or fights as to what to wear to school everyday, it is awesome. Thankfully my kids like it as well, they have a summer and winter uniform, so I had to get a pic of this handsome guy!!!!

 Zander has a much more casual winter uniform, they get to wear this buzo, until they get into first grade and then they have to wear what Brock has on. I have to admit that Zander has the better deal!

 At the boys school they have what is called activities and every bimester the kids get to choose a new activity to try, like soccer, dance, acrobatics, karate etc. They do these classes during their day at school and it is an opportunity for each child to experience different activities. This bimester Zander had Karate and I was able to go and watch one of his classes which was so fun for this mommy! He did great, it is not his favorite activity, but he did a super job.

 Z in action!!!

 My character!

Now Brock on the other hand loves Karate, and was recently selected to go to Miami for a special international conference/competition. Can I just tell you how excited he was when he came home with his invitation! Chris and I spent a lot of time discussing on whether or not we were going to let him go, but in the end decided that it would be a great opportunity so we said YES.  He will be going in October with Chris and have some daddy son time. Now if I can just have patience with the everyday question of, How many more days till my trip mom?