March Visitation

March Visitation

 Cris kissing on his aunt! (above)

Visitation day is always full of so many emotions. Some so happy to see their parents and others let down because their parents don't come to see them. All of the parents came to visitation but Maryuri and Cindy's mom. Cindy seemed to take it pretty well, Maryuri on the other hand was a little angry and upset there her mom didn't show up. 

The Carrascos; Katy, Reina, Doris and Fernando with their mom. 

The Qunintanilla's; Ana and Jose with their dad. These two families are like one big family. (below)

 Jackson and his mom

 Lupe and Adonis with their mom. Their mom is expecting and is suppose to have a little boy next month.

Brayan with his mom and brother. His mom came bearing news that he is now an uncle. His sister just had a baby and is 5 days old. He had mixed emotions about seeing his mom as she has not come to visitation for 4 months. He quickly came to realize that maybe his mom didn't care from him so much.

Employees

Two of our kids now have full jobs. They are working and getting paid. Pamela now lives and works in the other house to help out Mirian with the babies and the other kids. She does a great job helping with homework and helping take care of the other kids.

Also there is a little cafe that a friend of ours Byron opened up about a month ago here in Santa Ana. He asked Brayan to come and work there. He works 4 days a week but is welcome any other days to come out and work too if he would like. He loves his new job! He waits on the customers, cleans, makes the food, and I am sure many other things. He is saving his money to be able to buy something big later on. As for Pamela she spends every cent in the first two days after her pay check. Although she is learning is there is certain things she wants and is picky with what we have here she is learning she has to use to money to buy the things she wants.

I think this is a great opportunity for both of them. I hope they both continue to grow and learn.

I can't believe these kids are growing up too fast.

Happy birthday Reina!

After counting down for the past 6 months or so her birthday is finally here. Reina has been asking on and off for a long time how many more days and etc for her birthday. Now that we got to the month of March she was super excited! She knew it meant her birthday was even closer. Well she turned 12 years old on Sunday and boy oh boy was she ever excited. She was sure to tell everyone it was her birthday. Now we start with the count down again til her next birthday next year!!!

Happy Birthday Reina!!!

Babies

Korbin, Olman, and Josue

All three of these babies were born the same week. Hard to believe!! They are all growing leaps and bounds and making progress. Korbin, Olman and Josue by the time they are one I am sure will all be good buddies and you won't even be able to tell their difference in size.

Still continue to pray for the twins as they are progressing but Josue is still have problems gaining weight. This month they all turn 4 months old! Oh how time flies!!!

Cruz de Chatarra

Any and Nohemy posing for the camera with the statue at the Cruz de Chatarra.

The spring break groups have started. Sunday we headed to the Cruz de Chatarra with all of the casa kids to worship with the group. It was great to actually have worship in english.

Although I don't think some of us were prepared for as windy as it was.