At last...

It's what everyone is talking about, here in the Valley! Why?... Well, our last recorded rain was back in mid September... We have been waiting and waiting...... Here in the valley they interupt whatever is on tv... even if its the trial of the century... And then it pours.... Oh my, I think we need gutters!... That project was one of our first things on our list but, because of the drought, it kind of took the back seat. I think if my yard could talk it would say... "Ahhh Thank you for that refreshing drink...at last"

June Showers!

My cousin Mike and his wife Dina are having their first baby this August. So is my dear friend Shannon in Austin!! The first shower was held for Dina June 13Th Although Dina couldn't attend her shower,(due to maternity complications) she was with us via Skype! All her cousins pitched in and catered. These delicious meatballs were made by my cousin Yvette Garza. Guess who made these?.... Yes, you guessed it ME!!! I made 76 of these, and when I got home my husband requested more! I ended up making 140 by the time the week-end was through! My mom made her famous southwest Bean Salad! ohh so good!!! My sister Melinda made her prize winning Spaghetti salad... My mom, also made this Bow tie pasta... My aunts good friend Mona made the chicken salad! My aunt Sylvia made her fruit salad!... and I wish I would of taken a picture of the cake... It was beautiful! Bailey won the "Don't cross your leg" game! She is good at keeping an eye on everyone watch out! I had such a good time catching up with cousins and relatives. We must do it again soon...


Shannon's Shower...

Here she is at 7 months and still so tiny!! Aren't these the cutest table arrangements? ...I think I will copy this idea... These cupcakes were so good! Shannon with her mom Janice and Oscars mom Socorro. How cute is this?... At first I thought it was Shannon....but, someone mentioned it was Oscar's baby picture.. Shannon and her beautiful cousins! Here we are Bey, Shannon,and me... Dont you just love Shower food?... Everything was so good!... Challenging games... Mom won this game... she guessed how many M&Ms were in this bottle. I hope she doesn't eat them all by herself... Shannon,Bailey and Robyn.... Shannon and Miss Meagan... Shannon and Oscar's baby pics....

Thank you both for having us share in your celebration of the new life you have created! May your babies always be blessed!

A busy week...

Summer is here and for me it means only one thing... PROJECTS!.. You know those you keep putting off till later. Like those crazy wasps that keep returning!
Or the broken sprinkler that has been so weak and killing parts of your yard?..(in case your wondering NO that isn't Romeo) I wish...
Or the Pest control guy that keeps calling you saying.."Its time your 3 months are up"...
And the washer and dryer You've been eyeing! finally arrives!!!
Well, that's the crazy week we have had!!! First we called Rainbow sprinkler systems they sent someone within the hour...really! he came out took a look and said " yeah its broken" so, he began to dig...
To get to this....
He went to his truck got the part he needed replaced broken piece and just like that. Our problem disappeared!
The next day...guess who shows up?
Did I mention 7.30 am?.. I was alone Romeo had left really early to take his nephew to a camp..You should of seen me... rushing to make my bed, brush my teeth,change, freshen the room with a little room perfume (like he cared) grab my trusty camera, and run for the door.
By the end of the week my washer and dryer arrive...

And of course there always has to be a problem....
Apparently, this tube whatever it is was to big for the dryer vent... After going back and fourth to the hardware store, we finally got the right size...I did my first load and I have to tell you... between you and me ..I can't get use to it. The new washers don't fill up like the old ones and it also doesn't need lots of detergent I don't know about you, but I love to see suds!! I kept reading the manual to make sure less soap was going to make it clean.. I sneaked more in anyway!

I am from...

A few weeks ago, while driving and listening to a talk show on NPR, I heard a woman reading a bilingual poem. The poem was so beautiful! As soon as, I got home I surfed the Web and found different versions. So, I thought I should have my own, this has been so much fun for me so, I hope you enjoy!!

I am from... I, am from tortillas de harina papa's and fidello con carne.

I, am from a small wooden framed home in San Juan that smelled like cominos.

I, am from curvy figures and big lips.

I, am from the fragrance of White Diamonds sitting on my grand mothers dresser.

I, am from the peach tree that grandpa took care of like, it was gold.

I am from Veladoras, Rosarios, and Psalm 23

I, am from "cada cabesa es un mundo" and "no puedes tapar el sol con un dedo".

I, am from barbacoba after Sunday mass con Johnnie Canales.

I, am from The Rio Grande Valley raspas on hot days and fajitas on week-ends.

I, am from pan de polvo, the dollar dance,and menudo after weddings.

I, am from when grandma picked up a stranger off the side of the road and, then gave her a lecture.

I am from "tocame porque me ases ojo" and "barame con un huevo porque me asiste ojo".

I, am from my uncle George who we call "Choche"

I am from the Pink Maybelline mascara, Cover girl powder, and big 80's hair.

I, am from "no tes fregando no aye dinero" and "mejor ponte a limpiar".

I, am from my tia's Petra, Elisa, and Olivia that know every detail about a feud that happened 20 yrs ago.

I, am from "dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres" and " el muerto y el arrimado a los tres dias apesta.

I, am from my aunts Licha and Bertha that grew up in a rancho and now live in "el norte"

I am from "ponte vicks" and "ponte savila" for everything!

I, am from when I took my sister's car without permission and then wrecked it.

I am from the ghost that lives at my moms house that she keeps denying.

I, am from my house on Live Oak filled with so many memories.

And finally,
I am from my Mom and Dad Melinda, Bey, and Bobby. And all my tias and tios
who I call my family.