Moms bring families together for fun

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers SIBLINGS AND PARENTS—Above, The Way: Institute of Martial Arts student Michael LeCourt, 14, demonstrates self defense moves with his brother Matthew, 12, for the families at the inaugural West Valley Mom Connection Family Picnic at De Anza Park in Calabasas last Saturday. Below, Peggy Zherder cuddles with her son Jason, 1.