John 16:33

"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Gio's 9th Birthday at the Santa Barbara Zoo...

Off to the the Santa Barbara Zoo, and back to the house for a surprise party for Giovanni. It was great! I want to thank every one who called my son for his birthday, which is NO ONE AT ALL!!! Just because he doesn't talk doesn't mean he can't feel. But the people who care, made a big effort to be there for him. Thank you Hopkins family for everything, the drive down to the Zoo, and for having cake and Ice cream with my son, also I want to thank my dear sister Janis and her kids, Jasmine and Alex, for loving Gio so much, your help with the surprise was perfect! I didn't have big plans for his birthday, because it was a Tuesday,but you thought of him and invited yourselves and made it a very special day for him, his face said it all and trust me when I tell you he remembers everything. Vince the love you have for your son is the best, and moments like this with him will last a lifetime! I love and thank you guys, in behalf of Gio...


In this picture. Bradley, Giovanni, Britney, Kendell, and Joshua in the back...

He loved his Birthday gifts, thanks guys....


Sorry Michelle , I loved the shirt, but Gio loved the book more...



I got Gio's favorite food, fries and hamburgers for the kids. Brad loved the cake and food too...



Gio eating his cupcake, one of many...



My sister Janis, and her daughter Jasmine, with Josh he loves them...



This is my favorite picture of Bradley Michelle's son, I don't know how this happened but look closely at his hand, I LOVE IT...



He was so happy, he turned and gave me a kiss...




He blow out all of his own candles this year, I made him cupcakes this year, he loved them, he had so many...



Last year we surprised him too, and didn't have a camera to capture it , but this year here it is! I loved this moment, and I thank you GOD for everything and anything you want to make of this family, because of moments like this!!!



My Friends Michelle, and Annette together we walk this journey called autism...



The Baca boys...



Joshua wanted to post this picture of the Giraffe, he loved it today....




The boys looking at the Turtles...




Gio looking at the Giraffe, he would tell me what he want to see the most, and it was the Giraffe....



Joshua also loved looking at the Giraffe's....



Gio loved the Gorilla's too...



OK! Michelle also had a great time, a therapist came to help her with her son Brad. This is a picture of her sitting on the train alone chilling, it was nice to see her have a moment of peace!


Gio on the train...



Joshua playing with the other kids....




Gio sitting inside an egg? What came first the Cow or the egg? :0


Joshua wanted to post this picture of the Elephant too...



Kendell, Britney and Gio say cheese...


Group picture, Gio, Brad, Kendell, Britney and Joshua in the front...We had a great long day, thank you GOD for our health and your hand in helping me and Vince in everything we do with, and for our kids!!!

1 comment:

Hopkins Family said...

We had such a great time too! So glad we could be a part of Gio's Birthday. Another great day with good friends...