A Day in the Parks

We started out at the park for Zack's soccer team's opening day! It was fun, and Zack even got to climb the rock wall which he loves.

Here is Zack's team this season.

The kids experienced yet another first today - saved ice!!! They loved it!

Zack with a mouth full of shaved ice!

Sophia's hair is growing a little bit. Today I tried to put her hair up, but I'm not sure it helped much!

After opening day, we headed to another park for a baby shower for my niece, Raeanna. This is my second niece, daughter of my niece, Isabel.

I got to see my sis, Julia at the shower. We grew up together...that may sound obvious, but I come from a family of 8 - the oldest is 49, and the youngest is 18. We never all lived in the same house. Julia is the one sibling who was really like a sibling. The others were moved out already or not born until we were in jr. high and high school and in one case, college! It was nice to see my sis. She's doing well and enjoying life.

That there is my oldest brother. He's lived a tough life, but has five beautiful children. Today he was celebrating what will be his fifth grandchild!!!! He does not like pics, but he indulged me for the kids.

And, yes, he's an old school gangsta...what can I say, my family is extremely diverse. He may look tough, but he's a big teddy bear.

These are his daughters, my nieces - Adriana, Isabel, and Raeanna...and Isabel's baby, Aliana

This pic will help me tell you about Mexican baby showers. Typically they are at parks with things such as bouncy houses, pinatas, beer, and of course beans and rice. And, don't forget, the entire familia is invited. Here are the kids snatching the candy after the pinata was smashed. Good times... For a time, I thought my Mexican heritage died with my dad, but today reminded me that it is still there strong.

This is my great nephew, Johnny Junior. He is a blast! Zack and Sophia love him!