PRAY FOR US

PRAY FOR US...As you may know the Mascardo's along with 22 team members from Calvary Chapel South Bay will be leaving Thursday, August 14 for the Samoa Mission Trip. We'll be on the island of America Samoa until Sunday, August 24. Mom and me are really excited, because this is the first year, we'll be able to join dad for this mission trip. We know that God has great things in store for us and the team.

Here are some areas to keep in prayer...my dad helped me with this part.

1. TEAM- Safety as we travel, overall health and team unity.

2. EVENTS- We will be involved in 2 big events, the Back to School Harvest on Friday, August 22 and the Children's/Youth Ministry Conference on Saturday, August 23. Pray for God to use these events to reach out to the people in America Samoa.

SAVE THE DATE...oh yeah, don't forget to save the date, Saturday, September 13, is my birthday party. This will be my first one. From what I've seen it's a day that people say "Happy Birthday" to you, give you gifts and then they sing you a song and make you blow out a candle. I don't know about all that, all I know that it's going to be a lot of fun. So Mom and dad told me to tell you to look in the mail or email for the details. See you later!

CRUISIN'

ALL ABOARD...THE CARNIVAL CRUISE!

Nanay and Tatay blessed the whole family with Carnival Cruise tickets to celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary. I know some of you may be thinking their anniversary was in February, well this was the time that we were able to get the whole family together. From the pictures you can tell that we had an amazing time on the cruise.

Me, Dad and Kuya Tony kickin' it in the room. It wasn't too bad for my first experience on a ship...I didn't even get seasick.

Man, I can't believe it...I think this is the first time in my life, this has ever happened...

The person who took this picture...cut me off...That will be the last time we ask someone to take our picture.

nanay and tatay with the grandkids.

Here's Ate Jessica and Auntie Chris on the boat, Uncle Kimo and Kuya Anthony are in the background. Why is it that they are always ready to take a picture? Strike a pose...

Here I am, my first experience of Catalina Island.

We decided to eat at a Mexican Restuarant for lunch. I wonder who got to choose the place...huh, dad? Anyway, they said the food here was too spicy for me...so dad gave me plastic cup to gnaw on.

This was the same day of the Southern California Earthquake. While we were at the restuarant we were watching the news about the 5. something earthquake in Chino Hills. We heard that all of you survived. I was kinda bummed because I missed my first "California" earthquake.

Here is my first attempt at golf...Dad said I needed some help...For my first time, I would have to say I'm a natural...watch out Tiger Woods. Actually Kuya Tony is real good, he won 2nd place in the Tiger Woods Putting Contest.

Golf is alright, but I actually prefer the stairs, more cardio exercise.

SUMMER...SUMMER....SUMMERTIME

Summertime is so great. You get to have fun in the sun. As you can tell the summer sun allows me to work on my "tan". For some reason I don't have to be in the sun too long before I get dark. Dad said it's the filipino in me.

Watch very closely, I'm going to juggle these 2 balls right before your eyes.


Look, it's me and my mom and Tyler and his mom.

Look I'm representing USC colors...actually it's an Arizona State Jersey.

One day, I'm going to be playing "futbol"...you know...we call it soccer here in America. Watch out Beckham!

Or maybe I'll be like my cousin, Anthony Kaono here's a picture of him making a throw to get the out at first base at the 9 and under USSSA World Series in Pensacola, Florida.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
MOM & DAD!

That's right mom and dad celebrated their 2nd year wedding anniversary on Tuesday, July 8th. I planned it so that as soon as Dad got back from his mission trip from Peru they would celebrate by taking a road trip to San Diego, CA. I booked them a couple nights at the Dana on Mission Bay. It would have been a complete surprise, but mom stumbled upon the reservations, next time I'll be sure to put any surprises in my private folder. It was a real nice hotel right on Mission Bay, I would recommend it to anyone who's planning on staying in the area. The best part about this anniversary celebration was that dad let me tag along with them.

Here's a picture of me stepping into Mission Bay with dad. As you can tell, my cargo pants got a little wet. Sorry, mom. Dad said it was ok.

Here we are at Seaport Village. Enjoying the great weather and the atmosphere. If you've never been to Seaport Village in San Diego it's a must. When dad and auntie Chris were younger they would come here with uncle ron and auntie susan. From what I hear when they were younger they were trouble...with a capital T. Below are some pictures of me and dad in front of a kite store. As you can tell I'm amazed at the colored wheels. For some reason, dad did not let me touch them. I mean it's not like I'm going to break them...

O.K. Dad, what are you trying to put on my head? I'm not "down" with you putting a red bowl on my head. Are you practicing on getting me ready for my first "Asian bowl cut?" You guys know what I'm talking about?

Look at me I'm a big boy now, I can ride on dad's shoulders.

Am I that cute, mom? Well, actually I know the answer to that question.

Here I am with my "Nanay", before she heads on to work.

One of the many times, me and mom are at the park.

Look at me, one-handed! O.K., I had a little help from my nanay.

I love this "walker", thanks riley, it's soooo cool! The first time I used the walker, I was able to walk across the room and auntie michelle and uncle mark saw me, really...you can ask them.

Here we are on the 4th of July at Nanay and Tatay's house. I love going to their house because they have "stairs". I love climbing stairs, once I get on them, you just can't stop me. I have a question for you, why is it that it seems wherever I go I'm always the center of attention. Except in this picture, Tatay I'm over here, what are you looking at?