BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND IN ARLINGTON, SEATTLE

Going to Seattle, I viewed myself chasing Crisdee with the kids around the shopping mall. And indeed, we did that for quite some time, but Crisdee had plans to go to at least a Pumpkin Patch and even though I was tired from "shopping" I decided I was going to help with at least one of the my beautiful grandkids... And it paid off! I helped Keera out of the van and we saw the truck for the hay ride ready to go... I let her know we needed to hurry and she said "Oh abuelita I am sooo happy! You make me happy... Thank you abuelitaaa! That was the best medicine for my tiredness, she gave me a solution full of love and energy... since then I had the best time on the hay ride and collecting pumpkins... she would put whatever pumpkin she liked in the wheel barrow and her mother also got one, and on we went back to Eduardo and Chio's house to have the b-day party for Nicolas, who turns 7 this next week.
After the party Daniel and Charo Hooker and their 4 kids stayed for Karaoke time! Everybody sang but me because I have a terrible cough, but I had a good time. On Sunday we had a rested morning at the Monteros' house and then we went to Church for the Primary Presentation where Nicolas sang... He looked gorgeous!

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Wonderful 8 days

Julio, Heather, Alana and Diego arrived in Moses Lake on monday April 7.

It was great to have the kids and Heather here, but it was more special for me (Alina) to see Julio again. It felt like we hadn't seen for months... but he just came to work on the table he had to finish for the Stake, so he spent most of his time in his shop.

So, when I could, I spent time and had lots of fun with Alana, Diego and Keera, they are so much fun to watch!! I hope Crisdee posts pictures here so you can see what I am talking about!

We celebrated Alana's 3rd birthday at the house on Bouldercrest and we had friends and family over.

Then on sunday the 13th little Kaeden was blessed and Crisdee organized a barbecue with the family... This is so beautiful!! Specially because the happiness we enjoy can be forever!! This will never end... incredible!! We just have to be good, persevere holding to the rod and the Lord will allow us to be together!! Thank you Lord!!!!!!

WELCOME KAEDEN LES MICHIE

What a beautiful day! Crisdee and Jared gave us a new grandkid today... Kaeden Les... he was born at 9:46 am at the Samaritan Hospital, here in Moses Lake, WA. He weighed 7 pds 3 oz and is 17 1/2 " long. We think he looks like brother Les Michie, I'm glad Crisdee and Jared decided to give him his name. Crisdee had to have a C-Section but she is doing fine... so happy to have this boy who looks so handsome and healthy... Thank you Lord!
Keera was very excited in the morning, but then after her nap , it seems like she gave it a second thought and she didn't like him in the afternoon, but we are sure she'll be a great older sister.
Lani will be posting pictures. Love,
Julio and Alina

Happy Valentine's

Lani invited us to dinner on Valentine's evening... We had a wonderful time with Keera and Lani dancing most of the time.
My sister Maria and my dad sent me these flowers... Thanks folks... I love you and miss you too!!

My Birthday

Julio had asked Lani to organize a b-day party for me and we had a great time with most of the new members of the 9th Branch and some other members. Keera had stayed since the previous day with us and that made my day so much more fun. Thank goodness for grandkids!