Hello Family from sunny South Florida!!
We hope all is well with everybody. We sure enjoy reading about how everybody is doing. Our family is getting so big now, it's crazy! Isn't it?
We are doing fabulous! Nothing much is happening except the normal everyday life. So I will try not to bore you too much.
Mark got re-certified with the state. Yeah, Mark! He was nervous and I can't understand why. He's great at what he does. He will always be an amazing husband, father and friend. And don't forget the amazing chef side of him.
I am still working for Pediatric Associates and getting much better at my job. I love seeing the mom's come in with their children because being a mom myself, I can empathize with them and comfort them because I know what they are going through. I am really loving my job.
Ayn is doing so great in school. He got scientist of the day last Thursday and artist of the day on Friday. He was also one out of three student who got a free book from the book fair (the teacher signed a personal message inside the book's cover) because he has read more books than most of the children in his grade. He's already reading at a 1st grade level. We are so proud of him! He is in his third year in piano and his piano recital is next month. He already has is piece memorized and is playing it so well. He is playing Alluete. It seems like he memorized it in a day. He also has a dance (tap/jazz) recital next month. This is his first year in dance, maybe his last, I'm not sure yet. He is also taking Spanish lessons once a week. We are so proud of him and all the progress he has made in school this year.
Jaden is our fun, loving and adorable (almost) 2 year old. She will be two next month. Time flies! Her words are so cute the way they come out of her mouth. She's just adorable all around. She is in daycare full time and is having a blast and learning so much. Right now she has another sinus infection and ear drainage. She is on medicine again for the infection. We have been going through this for months now. She was doing so well and now she's sick again. She just does not have a very strong immune system. But she is strong and makes the most of it.
We enjoyed our trip out to Arizona. It was great to see everybody! The timing was spot on to see aunts and uncles from all over that came for the funeral. It was great seeing all of you. It sure was a memorable moment! Especially seeing dad rock and roll on the floor of the bowling alley! Funny! Thanks Mom and Dad (and everybody) for helping to make our trip to Arizona such a memorable and fun one. We had a great time!
We love you all and miss you all! We hope you are all happy and healthy!
Mark, Amy, Ayn and Jaden 
Mark, Amy, Ayn and Jaden