Happy Halloween

This year was a little different in our house hold. Instead of getting dressed up we headed to a fun festival. We dressed down and went partying. The Garcia's had there 1st Annual Non-Halloween Party. The party kicked off at 2PM and I must say was a blast. As you can see from Brian's very anwsome schdule the kids had a day of fun.

First the kids hit the bounce house.


Coral skipped out on the pumpkin craving but Canyon was loving the moment to get his hands dirty again.

Canyon waiting with one of his pals Casey.

Sadie will try anything once

Ethan chilling for the moment

Next on the Schedule Pie Eating Contest: Canyon is taking this to a whole new level








A Priceless picture. What a kid

Next was the Ulitmate Pinatta's
Coral was hiding out everywhere, but we finally found her waiting in line for the ulitmate pinatta

Canyon getting his shot, look at his left hand. He's not letting go of the candy bag

WATCH OUT!!Sadie got a bat

A sweet smile

The kids getting down and dirty for there prizes

Canyon sharing one of his many prizes

Donut Eating Contest
Canyon getting ready for some tough eating

Who's going to get it

What a mouth

No hands allowed

All Done

My little girl is going to give it a try. I missed all the pictures

WATER FIGHT
The kids getting the water balloons for some Dodge Ball

Anybody want a Apple
Coral worked so hard for a apple

All Day Fun

Nana sat in the hot sun all day to give the kids a little something extra: FACE PAINTING

Coral watching nana

Almost Done

What a beautiful Angel

As for Chason and I were inside most of the day. We helped Aunt Jenny make sure all the food was out and re-stocked when needed. We played in the bedrooms and talked to everyone as they came in. We were very busy all day.
The table of Food

Me and my little man

After a long hot wonderful day the parents sat by the fire and listened to some worship music and talked as the kids played in the pool.


I truly can't wait for next year. Our family had a blast. Thank you Garcia's for the time you put in this Festival to make it a blast.

Coral's 6th Birthday Party

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY CORAL

WOW! As I sit here thinking about the last past six years my mind races. My precious little girl turns six today. As I hold her in my arms I love telling stories about the day she was born. Daddy and I had Mexican food the night before. After, we helped oma move her stuff into her new home. I remember watching daddy working so hard carrying a ton of stuff, as I kept saying, "can we please go home." My back in so much pain, daddy told me to keep walking. So I walked in circles till way past dark. Going to bed that night was horrible, I thought false labor was taking over my body again. So me and my big belly inched our way into the bathtub. Crying in pain I asked daddy to call grandma at 11 o'clock at night. My contractions weren't close at all. Grandma arrived at our house and by now daddy is used to this. False Labor. No big deal.You weren't coming yet. Just the Mexican food.

(Both grandma's loving you the moment you took your first breathe)
Daddy knew the routine. Give me a bath, rest and lots of water. NOT!!!! Grandma walked in the bathroom and said your WATER BROKE!! Tears, Tears, and Tears... I don't remember anything after that until I got in the car and was driving off. I looked at grandma and said where's Curtis. By the time we ALL arrived at the hospital. Oma and Daddy racing behind us. My wonderful mid-wife had me a room and was rubbing my back and getting me ready.(This was Karen Brindle, she delivered you)
To every one's big surprise I was only 3 centimeters. The pain was bad, I wanted to have you natural, no drugs please. (what was I thinking) Having a mid-wife is unbelievable the love and care they show you is amazing. Karen made me a bath in the whirl pool. Daddy and I hopped in the pain went away fast. Karen would come in sit with us check the baby's heartbeat and would talk with us. Hearing all the stories about 12 to 36 hours labors I was for sure going to be one of them. About an hour went by and Karen said I needed to take a break from the water. My big belly climbed out of the whirl pool my feet hit the ground and the contraction of a life time hit me. This wasn't false labor...LOL I tried walking back to my room, my room was two doors down and the walk took about twenty minutes. One contraction after another. I wanted back in that whirl pool now. Karen finally got me on the table and it wasn't 30 seconds and she started signing and telling people to get ready. This baby was coming now. "PLEASE CAN I HAVE PILLS, PLEASE. I don't care what I said me give me something anything, NOW."

(This was my team besides your daddy who wasn't allowed to leave my side. Aunt Dian, Aunt Christian, Oma and Karen. Below is Mindy she was your nurse. She loved you when you came out and took care of you for the first few hours with grandma)
It was to late. AT 3:01AM you, my baby girl were on my chest. WOW! The joy in one's life is unexplainable.
(You are about three minutes old here. Beautiful)
Tears of love race in your blood. The unexplained love from a parent is explained. The love of a child is no other. My baby girl came into the world without a sound. Within second the nurses took you away. I wasn't able to see a thing. Hearing them in the back ground saying something was wrong. She's not crying. I'm blessed to have a mom that could be with us. Grandma went with the doctors and nurses down to ICU for babies. I remember being scared and crying with daddy not understanding what has happened. We somehow got some rest and at 6 in the morning we both walked the halls to find our baby girl. We walked in with everyone standing around looking at my little girl. The nurses were running tests to find out what was going on. I remember looking at everyone and saying give me her, I need to feed her. They gave me a sit and put you in my arms and boy did you cry. I believe everyone in the room cried.
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(Mommy and daddy loving every inch of you. Thank you Lord everyday for the life of our baby girl.)
They later told me you were in shock. I pushed you back in about three times before giving birth.
My little princess came in the world OCTOBER 10,2003 at 3:01am. Weighting 5lbs 10oz and 18.5inches. She's not so small now.
Coral daddy and mommy love you with all our heart. Your a special girl Coral. I thank God everyday for allowing us to be your parents. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRINCESS.

My big beautiful girl. Happy 6th birthday


You are the best big sister. Your loving,caring and most of you show your love for your brothers. Thank you for being so special.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Proud parents of the FIRST 'student of month'


Dear Parent,
Congratulations! Your child has been selected as the Gator of the Month in his or her classroom for exhibiting responsible behavior and academic achievement.
It is important to your child that you are aware of this achievement and that you are proud of his or her success. Perhaps a hug, smile, or touch from you would increase his or her pride.
Please send a picture to school that can be placed on the Gator of the Month bulletin board. A school picture or recent snapshot will be most suitable, as it may not always be possible to return it.
You are invited to a reception honoring your child on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. Your child will receive a special certificate at this time.
Congratulations to you as the parent of a responsible and respectful child! You are your child's first teacher. Keep up the great work.

Lisa Cash Principal

Daisy's Girl

Coral being a girly girly wanted to join Daisy's. This is our first outing to join the fun. Coral had a blast the event was called, "Winter Wonderland". LOL


Coral had so much fun playing in the snow


What a Face


We had to wash all the snow off when we got home



We really enjoyed this snow storm

Beach Night

Coral and Canyon watching the waves come in


We came just walk in the sand and get our feet wet!! Ya Right, keep coral out of the water


"What can I get into"


A cute kid


So Sweet


Canyon was watching the guys surfing


Chason asking mommy if he can try and surf

Pizza & School

Excited! My first lunch at school with my beautiful daughter. I had pizza, salad and mashed potatoes. I've missed school lunches. NOT! It was fun watching all the kids and the teachers. I really don't remember being that loud at lunch time. My sister also came to eat lunch with her little ones. So the six of us sat in the back at a corner table. It was pretty cool. I plan on making this my Friday afternoon date with Coral.


So proud of my little girl


Coral being silly after lunch



The Diva's of Allapattah Flats


Ethan giving mom a little love