Pumpkin Patch and Flu Season

As you can see, no soccer pictures this week. Alyssa came down with some sort of virus that kept her home from school and soccer. She was extremely upset that the doctor told her she needed to rest for 3 -4 days and NO SOCCER! While mom and dad were in Vegas for the U2 concert she was stuck on Nana's couch all weekend. She did however call us and try to plead her case that she should be allowed to go to soccer and either watch or play at least one quarter. Nothing doing! She needed the rest! She is FINALLY feeling better. Whew! Jake is all better as well. Let's hope for a healthy family!

Between illnesses we took the kids to the pumpkin patch. This was Jake's first visit he was actually able to enjoy. He rode the train (he absolutely loves trains) and the swings. I wish the pictures did his experience justice. He was completely stiff the entire time and would only move his eyes! (pictures below) It was hilarious. He did however say he had fun. Classic Jake! Alyssa also enjoyed her time with Brent sliding down the slides and picking out pumpkins.

Jakey stiff as a board!

He would only move his eyes!

Jakey and Lissy on the train

Jake, Brent and Alyssa with their pumpkins

Week of Firsts...and Soccer!

First day of first grade....take 2!

Alyssa started at Calvary Christian Academy on Monday. We decided to transfer her for many reasons and boy what a great decision we made! She seems very happy and is already learning so much.

First day of school in her new uniform

Lining up on her first day of school

First field trip to the pumpkin patch

Lava girls won their game on Saturday (finally) despite missing 3 players. It was a very exciting and action filled game. Alyssa scored 4 goals and blocked many goal attempts by the other team. Thanks to Brent for the pictures and for showing up at 9:00 am on a Saturday morning!

Jake went to Disneyland for his very first trip! He wasn't quite sure what to make of it at first, but ended up having a great time. Brent joined in on the fun and sure made the trip for the kids.

Beginning of It's a Small World...where are you taking me?

Not loving the carousel at first, but it did get better

California Adventure

Second go at the roller coaster

Vegas baby, Vegas, soccer and old friends

The Serrano family was off on a much needed road trip to VEGAS! A favorite destination to a few of our family members. We were able to spend quality family time together going shopping (moms favorite) and what else but CIRCUS CIRCUS (Lissy's very favorite place). She loves to go with her dad and play lots of games. This trip they were very successful at the bottle ring toss and she came home with her very own keyboard and karaoke machine. Jake was also able to get in on the action this trip and learned to play air hockey and some other random game that included hitting something with a mallet. He was in heaven.








We got back from our trip just in time for Saturday's soccer game. Lava Girls took a loss to the Cheetah Girls! I have to admit after only losing two games the entire past two seasons, this losing business is tough to swallow! Lis played hard and scored one goal. Hopefully next weekend the Lava Girls will take a big W!



We also went to the SDSU football game with a few old friends. This was Jake's first football game and he seemed to really enjoy himself. Of course Alyssa had a ball because she was able to eat cotton candy and ice cream with Brooke. Very fun!!!!

Alyssa and Brooke in their jerseys.
These two never miss a beat regardless of how long it has been since they last saw each other!

Swimming and Soccer...our weekly routine!

The pool is proving to be great family/friend time. Lucky for us the weather continues to be warm allowing us plenty of time in our new pool. The kids (and parents) love having people over to enjoy the pool. Jake and Alyssa are turning into quite the little fish! And thank goodness for the pool this weekend, I'm solo while the hubby is off enjoying a football weekend in Maryland with my sister, brother-in-law and friends.  How is that even fair?!?!

Jakey and Alyssa

Jake, Maya and Alyssa (Jake jumped back in after he was already dressed and he's pretty darn proud of himself)

Lava Girls played another tough team. They tied 4-4. Competition is proving to be quite tough this year. The girls are really having to work for their goals. Alyssa had two beautiful goals and played her little heart out! We are so proud of you baby!

Learning the defensive game this year. She wasn't letting anyone get by her (can't you tell by her stance)

Jakey is Alyssa's biggest fan! He's always clapping and yelling,"go sissy". He just wants to know why these games always interfere with his naps!

Soccer and Reunion

Another weekend, another soccer game! Lava Girls didn't fare as well this weekend, but we'll get'em next time! Alyssa played tough and showed great sportsmanship! Although, as angry as she is that they lost, the team next weekend better watch out! Go #5! (On a side note, Jakey finally had a successful game without hitting or pushing the other siblings! What a great accomplishment!)

Take a good look at the freshly cut grass! Alyssa's wonderful daddy went out the night before the game to cut the grass himself to ensure the girls had a safe field to play on. What a great hubby I have!




One of Alyssa's former ECC kindergarten classmates had a party and most of the kids reunited to celebrate his birthday. It was so great to see all the kids and parents. Alyssa's class was so close and the kids were truly happy to see each other! Another great weekend!

It's about time!

I'm finally going to join the millions of others who blog! What better way to document and share the goings on of the Serrano family. I hope to post weekly, but for those of you who know me well, we'll see how it goes!

And we are off....

This past weekend we celebrated my baby boy's 2nd birthday! I can hardly believe he is 2! We celebrated with a low-key, mellow pool party because as Alyssa says, "Jake doesn't have any friends." Thanks to our friends and family who helped us celebrate. Happy birthday to my sweet baby boy!

This weekend was also the beginning of soccer season. Go Lava Girls! Lava Girls won 4-2! Congrats to my baby girl for her 3 amazing goals! And yes, I do yell, "go baby" on the field. I'm sure it will scar her for life. :) For those of you who have not witnessed Alyssa on the field, it truly is a joy to watch. (I promise I'll keep the bragging to a minimum, but she truly deserves kudos for her soccer skills)

Check back weekly for updates and I promise not to bore or brag too much! Here are a few pictures from our weekend.

Love,
Sebastian, Traci, Alyssa and Jake

Happy 2nd birthday, Jakey!

Jake's very first pinata!

He's the birthday boy, he can cry if he wants to!

Go Lava Girls!