Well a lot has happened in the last month! Alina has been doing SOOO well in school and we are so proud of this little girl. After starting two months late and two trips to the Hospital, Alina is reading in her level 6 books and LOVES math! She really has done a fantastic job in school this year and is learning a good deal of the basics to carry on to first grade.
Aubrey and Bryce have FINALLY settled into the school routine at Emanuel Day School. Aubrey has been excelling in her school work and has made several friends! She is so disciplined in her studies and homework routine that we could not be happier with her learning ambitions. She actually is learning Alina's site words already and will be starting the kindergarten program in the fall at Emanuel. Bryce is as adorable as ever and his little personality is really starting to shine. He is such a fun loving little boy and has several friends at school and is soaking up everything his little mind comes in contact with. It is a blessing to see our children growing in such a fulfilling way.
Roxanne was hard at work with the NASCAR race at the track the weekend of March 19th and a special kickoff for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Light The Night function which will be held at the Auto Club Speedway in October of this year. Alina has been selected as one of the Honorary Heroes for this event which will raise money for blood cancer research. WE ARE VERY BLESSED TO BE A PART OF THIS AND GRATEFUL for the opportunity to give back a little as we have been helped out so much during our journey! We will be creating a team with the Speedway and Alina to raise awareness and donations to help find a CURE for blood cancers!
WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP! If you can come and support Alina and do the walk in October we want you there!! More details on the team and fund raising efforts in the next update.
Easter was a great day!! The Lord has risen and we were able to celebrate with Roxanne's grandma in L. A. and the entire Padilla Family. It had actually been two years to the day since we had seen everyone in a group setting like that since Alina had gotten sick in the fall of that year. What an amazing day to see all the little kids growing up, new additions, and of course all the Aunts, Uncles, and cousins in this great family. WE ARE TRUELY BLESSED!! We love you all!
We have a surprise trip for the kids coming up in the middle of the month to "The Happiest Place on Earth". We have previously gone when the kids turned two but with everything in the past year we had to postpone Bryce's trip until now. With Alina being healthy enough to get out, we can now enjoy small adventures to create some lasting memories for the kids.
We hope that life finds you well and look forward to sharing more great updates in the near future.
Love,
The King Family