Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting....

Paris had her first experience with Tae Kwon Do today at a Birthday party. She had a lot of fun but is not interested in ever doing it again :) The instructor was all business... Yes, Sir... No, Sir on everything from everyone. He told Paris several times to sit up straighter. Luckily she took it all with a grain of salt. I, on the other hand, was totally nervous.

This was called the rattlesnake game where you had to jump the noodle/rope to avoid getting bitten. I got some good action shots-

This was called duck and dodge... and if the kids did not duck or dodge at the right time they were konked with that padded stick.

On a sadder note, Alex took a bad fall on his scooter yesterday and the handle bar hit his eye. Luckily, I was able to get good advice from his Uncle Jeff, and we just iced it and took motrin. It eventually swelled closed but today looks a little better

Day Three of the Acoba/Lisi Reunion!

Paris was thrilled to have Emily and Morgan come to her school today.

After the school tour all the girls went downtown for lunch and Yogurt Park.

Next up was an afternoon viewing of High School Musical 3.

... Meanwhile Mason and Alex snoozed on the way
home from a day at the park with Paul.

We finished the day with dinner at Yan Can and
a walk to the City Hall pond and fountain.

The kids were all excited to spot turtles and Koi fish in the water.

It was very hard to say good bye tonight... and, in fact, Paris cried herself to sleep because she will miss Emily, Morgan and Max so much- we all will!!!

The Acoba/Lisi Family Reunion is in full swing!!

We gathered at a fun park (where Paul plays softball) in the morning.

...Then off to Embassy Suites for some swimming...

Max and Alex flexing away!

...Then back home for dinner

Emily, Paris and Morgan did hair and make-up.The men showed off their musclesAnd we ended the night with, what else but Bendaroos!!

Happy 3rd Birthday to Mason!!

Mason was thrilled to have a jumper in the backyard for his birthday. This was taken at 8am and it was COLD and windy. Thankfully the weather cleared up and the party was a success :)

The big 3 year old!

The party goers taking a jumping break to pose for photos!
Mason and Richard cracking each other up.Paris, Alex and our neighbor/babysitter, Cydney.Action shot-Roman and Mason-Blowing out his candles-

The Acoba family pulled into Walnut Creek today after 10 hours on the road!

Alex, Max, Emily and Paris-

After dinner we went out to the driveway for some action!
More to come ....

Paris and her friend from school, Lucas- we met at the park yesterday to enjoy the last day of beautiful weather before a big storm sets in...

Paris is putting the goody bags together for Mason's birthday party on Sunday. Unfortunately the only planned activity is a jumper outside and the weather forecast is cold, rain, thunder and lightening and possible hail - very nice- wish us luck :)

This post is for Emily!!

Not too much going on lately, but I had a personal request to update my blog... so this one's for you, Miss Emily Acoba :)

The boys enjoying yet another gourmet, homemade fancy meal.Alex put this 51 piece puzzle together all on his own!

Paris and Alex wading and splashing through a giant puddle right outside her kindergarten classroom.

Paris playing with her "American Girl" doll.

Alex celebrating his win in a bottle cap game.

Major goofball with a faux mowhawk.