I love Fridays! I always seem to be a little bit happier on FRIDAYS! Just ask my students! Well, most Fridays! Is it because the weekend is here and well...you know~ looking forward to those days off! Or is it because I have coffee every Friday morning with two wonderful friends, Diana and her son Julian! Fridays are the only days that I actually get up earlier than usual to meet them at Starbucks at 7:00. My day go so much smoother when I have that nice cup of coffee with friends. I always get my usual white mocha, nonfat, and yes -to the whip cream. Doesn't make sense does it? Well, my excuse for the nonfat and whip...the coffee won't spill over! come on, it taste better!
Speaking of my coffee friends...my little buddy, Julian, was too busy eating his cinnamon roll, drinking 'not so hot' hot chocolate and reading a book that he didn't have much to say to me today. Believe me...you have to say NOT SO HOT hot chocolate...he can tell the difference! If you don't mention NOT SO HOT...be prepared to get your ass chewed out by a 6 year old!!
Diana~ Thanks you so much for meeting for a nice cup of coffee and great chat on Friday mornings! I really enjoy it! You know, I'm really going to miss the Fridays when you guys move!
Tramway
Today we went to the Wyler Aerial Framway at Franklin Mountain State Park in El Paso. Those pictured are my mom, aunt Theresa, cousins Megan and Nicole. We had an aerial view of El Paso, Texas ~ New Mexico ~ Juarez, Chihuahua Mex.
Chico's Tacos (overrated)
If you are from El Paso, you have heard of Chico's Tacos. Diana told me about this place a while back and said I had to taste their tacos. Uncle Daniel told me the same thing...he said I couldn't go to El Paso without going to Chico's Tacos! It is apparently a very popular place! It was 2:00 in the afternoon and the place was packed. We had to wait to find a seat. You would have thought it was lunch hour! The place has been open for business for 50+ years with four different locations. (That's what the wax paper cup said!) Well, I only had the famous tacos. The chico's tacos are 3 flautas (beef) in tomato soup with shredded cheese on top. Oh yeah, the tacos were placed in several french fry paper plates. You know, the kind of container the fries and frito pie come in at DQ? Anyway, the tacos were okay but I still think they are just a little overrated. El Pasoans really love their Chico's Tacos!...next time I'll try a hot dog!
Peanut
My mom and I stopped by to see Rosa and her family on our way to El Paso. Francisco aka Peanut was so anxious to show me that he can ride his bike down a ramp. Well, it wasn't much of a ramp but I guess for a 6 year old it is a fun ride!
Aidan...Aidan...?
Do you hear me? Why are you covering your ears?
Well, I was getting on to him for playing rough with his older brother Cristian. Yes, older brother and he didn't want to hear me! This kid is a tough cookie! But isn't he so cute!
Growing as he sleeps...
Wow!! Esme just sent this picture of her little one! Two weeks ago he was 13 lbs. Gosh, he has grown!
Tuesday...
If I thought yesterday was a bad day, today was worse!!! I ---- became the smallest dirt or soil in our Rainforest! (Despite the growth of vegetation the rainforest, the quality of the soil is quite poor!) That's how I feel. But hey, tomorrow is a new day. Yeah, I'm a little nuts today! Why did I say rainforest? Well, my 3rd grade team is working on a rainforest in our hallway. Which by the way looks really great. In the upcoming weeks we are going to studying about the rainforest and its inhabitants. In a month, we are taking a field trip to the Dallas World Aquarium!! Fun huh!! Although I have gone to the Aquarium several times, I can't wait to go with these group of children. I know they will really learn and enjoy!
Until tomorrow!
The sun still shines! (Ojala, que el sol regrese!)
Until tomorrow!
The sun still shines! (Ojala, que el sol regrese!)
Monday...
What a tiring Monday! Weekends are for resting...right? Why am I so tired? Perhaps it's because...my body knows that in a week we will have SPRING BREAK!
Well, I haven't made it to the gym yet like I intended to...but come one, it's Monday. Everyone is at the gym on Monday! I guess I'll wait a bit longer and surely people have cleared out of there.
Well, I haven't made it to the gym yet like I intended to...but come one, it's Monday. Everyone is at the gym on Monday! I guess I'll wait a bit longer and surely people have cleared out of there.
International Wildlife Museum
On Sunday we went to the International Wildlife Museum. It was a great hands on exhibit. Unlike most exhibits that say PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH, this was had signs TOUCH PLEASE! The exhibit featured wildlife from all over the world. From insects, moose, bears,deer, mammoths to wildlife dung! Yes, dung, people study dung to find out how long animals lived and the different plants or animals they ate.
It is a great place for to take the kids on a field trip. Too bad it too far away to travel to Tucson for a field trip. Just imagine, driving a yellow bus all the way from Texas to Arizona! FUN road trip??!
Tucson
I find myself in the desert, enjoying the 67 degree weather, appose to the scorching 100 degree summer weather. So they say, I really know how it really feels! Everyone here seems to be enjoying the nice weather...wearing their shorts and flip flops.
I'm in Tucson, Arizona visiting my friends the Silvestre's! I've been here since Friday night and had a great time here enjoying their new bundle of joy Paquito! Precious little one! I do have to say he is a lot whiter than I expected. Becoming a parent certainly changes people. Not because I have the experience. I just have the experience of seeing how these newly parents have changed since their gift from God has made his way into their lives.
Paco and Esme, I know you guys have just started, but you are doing a great job being parents. A little over protected but I guess I'll find out some day! ; ) The Lord willing!
You didn't know I could ride a horse, did you?
Did you know I could ride a horse? Well, to tell you the truth, not very well. Although I really love horses and I would say they are my favorite animals, I haven't learned now to ride in full stride. I have always been fond of horses and enjoyed riding especially when we would go to my grandparents' place in Mexico. I also had a horse when I was about 7 years old but I didn't ride her much because my father was breaking her. I could only ride when he was with me. My dad has another mare now and she is beautiful but a mine of her own. Maybe because she pregnant!!
This picture was taken in November when we went to my aunt and uncle's place. During the warm months, which means...spring, summer and sometimes fall and winter in Texas, my uncle has a rodeo, some would say. But it is actually a coleadera. I have only been a couple of times but it is a rather nice sport to watch.
I'm sure you are wondering why I don't have my feet in the stirrups correctly? Well, I can't reach! Instead of adjusting the length, I just slide my feet in between. My dad use to tell me to do that when I was younger.
Saturday School
Today was the first day of Saturday school for my kids. We decided to have Saturday school to offer tutoring for those students needing extra help to prepare them for the TAKS on 20th of this month. It went really fast today! The children seem to do extremely well. when I say well, I mean with the right attitude! (Funny, but my kids love to go to school on Saturdays!)
After Saturday school, I drove around Big D and to Plano to see a friend and her daughter. They were in Plano for a volleyball tournament. Anita's daughter is only in 8th grade but plays in a volleyball league in Abilene.My friend Anita use to be my 7th grade math teacher many moons ago. We have kept in touch over the years. Well on Saturday afternoon we had lunch together and talked about teacher stuff...the attitude we get throughout the day and those special experiences we have being an educator. I'm so glad I teach 3rd grade!
I do have to mention that Anita was the person that told me not to teach! She warned me and I didn't listen. Something I don't regret doing. She wanted me to do something that made more money I guess. She always said and continues to say that I could do something since I'm bilingual. Although Anita tried to discourage me ... she still inspires me! ( funny )
After Saturday school, I drove around Big D and to Plano to see a friend and her daughter. They were in Plano for a volleyball tournament. Anita's daughter is only in 8th grade but plays in a volleyball league in Abilene.My friend Anita use to be my 7th grade math teacher many moons ago. We have kept in touch over the years. Well on Saturday afternoon we had lunch together and talked about teacher stuff...the attitude we get throughout the day and those special experiences we have being an educator. I'm so glad I teach 3rd grade!
I do have to mention that Anita was the person that told me not to teach! She warned me and I didn't listen. Something I don't regret doing. She wanted me to do something that made more money I guess. She always said and continues to say that I could do something since I'm bilingual. Although Anita tried to discourage me ... she still inspires me! ( funny )
Patience running dry
I was asked by one of my students..."Miss Zermeño, you need to have more patience with us." Now that was a wake up call for me coming from a 8 year old. I'm embarrassed to say, one of my students told me I needed to have a little more patience. For a second there, I thought I was the student. The child that need to be correct on account of bad behavior. Wow! It is sad to hear it come from one of my students. I do admit it. I wasn't having a good day...perhaps it was because I didn't have coffee that morning...or was it because I was really craving Starbucks but having Starbucks drains a teacher's wallet. Whatever the case was, it's just really an excuse. There shouldn't be any in my profession. That is what I do teach these little children the core subject- get them excited about Science, help them learn the English language and pride them of our own. Teach them how to write in cursive...and inspire them with mathematics problems...and express the importance of being good citizens. Aha...they taught me a lesson. What...lead by example!
So my patience is running dry! I guess I have to refuel. What you ask? Rest, deep breaths...and a cup of coffee!
So my patience is running dry! I guess I have to refuel. What you ask? Rest, deep breaths...and a cup of coffee!
La Parroquia
La Parroquia de la Asuncion is the largest church in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco! The church I believe I read was finished in 1798.
Another picture!
The main entrance to the church.
El jardin in front of La Parroquia de la Asuncion.
No, this is not near a beach...sorry. Rather, the trees in the plaza or jardin in front of the main church in Lagos de Moreno. It was really cold outside but the trees were as green as could be.
Mi Familia
This is my grandmother with her daughters. The lady in the middle is not my grandmother! She is my aunt, my father's older sister. It just so happens that she has more gray or should I say canas than my grandmother. 
These are my cousins Toño, Lupillo, and Vale. Lupillo is really a distant cousin but also carries the last name Zermeño. Funny huh! (Lupita and Lupillo) I guess you could say he was named after me! Haha!
My aunt Antonia and cousin Luz.
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