Edgar
Edgar y Panchito
Mis primos
Edgar Edgar y Panchito
Ruth's Graduation
Dr. Martinez
Come on Mr. Martinez, was the hooding ceremony that boring??
Happy Mother's Day
Mami,
Happy Mother's Day! Just wanted to thank you for a few things....Thank you for being my first teacher: teaching me how to tie my shoe, teaching me about our faith and always showing love. Showing me how to not be ashame of our roots and language. Especially not letting me let go our Spanish language that we inherited. Thanks for showing me to be grateful for what we did have and work hard for what we didn't. Thank you for licking your thumb and wiping my face as a child when you didn't have a wet cloth. I loved when you purposely got to much Jergen's Original scent and you would carefully apply in on my hands and one finger at a time . Thank you for showing me how to ask for forgiveness and never to go to bed upset. Thank you for loving me and giving me the those wonderful apapachos that I so much love to hear even at my young age!! The list goes on and on! But most of all thank you for loving me unconditionally!
Communion and Confirmation
Tevis pimp'n! Maybe I shouldn't say that but he was all dressed up in his little tux.
Actually, he as awaiting his First Holy Communion and Confirmation this Sunday.
Tevis, Julio, and Alex
It was a great privilege and honor to have been chosen to be these boys sponsor for confirmation. Tevis as you know is my little cousin, although everyone thinks he's my nephew. Julio and Alex are brothers, which I met 6 years ago. Julio was in my class my first year teaching 3rd grade in Cedar Hill. Have I really been teaching that long?!
Easter weekend
Carmen, Diego, and Conchita
(Their names don't match do they?)
Joni and Jaron looking for Easter eggs.
So excited to get that egg!!
Jasmin
Francisco aka Peanut
Jaiden
Jaron
Mi madre y sus hermanas: Rosa, Dolores, Mami, Ma. Auxilio.
Angie, Emilia, y Mary Grace.
Sandra expecting her first little girl in June.
Vicki, me, Carmen, Leti, and Linda
Delia and Herman
This is what my dad said when I talked to him tonight. I thought that was really sweet! I don't have the sweetest voice but just the thought that talking to him made him feel better--- made me feel wonderful! Sweet of my dad to say that!
My mom and dad have been pretty sick the last few days. My mom has some kind of flu that was going around and I think Herman has the same thing but he's too stubborn to go to the doctor. (Okay, I just said he has a heart but also a hard head at times!) We just can't get him to go to the doctor unless he really thinks he needs to.
My mother on the other hand feels better when she hears her cockatiel, PJ, chirp, whistle or whatever cockatiels do. I baptized him with the name PJ because of the fact that my mom kept calling him Pelón Jr. (Pelón was the name of the now deceased bald cockatiel she adored.) Well PJ, has taken over all the attention at my parents house. Even my dad! Every time I talk to my mom, she has to tell me something PJ whistled or what new trick or thing he did! Or she'll say..."did you hear that? That was PJ! ". I'm getting tired of hearing about that d--- bird!
Do you think they need grandchildren.....?
Why This Friday is So Good
"Love is stronger than death. That is why Friday is so good.
Love Incarnate died for each one of us and transformed the door of death into the portal of everlasting life and communion." ( Reflection: by Deacon Keith Fournier)
Happy Birthday Aidan!
Birthday boy!
Where should I wipe my finger?
Examining what he's about to devour!
I love this little guys face!!
Me quede con la maleta lista
Diana kept asking me why I didn't just stay a few days extra. Well, whether she meant it or not, it came true. My aunt called me at midday today to let me know that my flight for later this afternoon was cancelled and that I would have to call to get another flight. The weather in the DFW area was so bad that some 200 flights here cancelled. That was great for me! I enjoy spending time with this beautiful family and most especially be able to see Aidan for his birthday!
The Cantu's
I can't tell you how much I enjoy being with this family. The are one of the sweetest people I know. I don't even have the right words to express the gratitude I have for them. Diana has been a great inspiration, whether I take her advice or not. She is a wonderful mom, awesome- friend, outstanding cook, and fabulous interior designer. She pretty much does everything but make up her bed! Ha ha!!
From Texas to Virginia
When arriving in Richmond on Friday night, Diana picked me up from the airport. Somewhat disappointed that the boys didn't come along with her, I understood that bedtime was nearing for those young buckaroos. After talking a while Diana and trying not to wake her boys, her husband, and Tia we talked until quite a bit after midnight. I was still trying to believe i was actually in Virginia visiting the friends who so generously insisted on my visit since they moved from Texas.
Early morning, the boys were eager to wake me up. According to Diana they were up by 6 am wanting to wake me up then. It was closer to 8 in the morning when I heard a knock at my door. I opened the door waking up from a deep and so comfortable sleep, to find myself in front of 3 bright eyed & bushy tailed boys and Curry their dog. The three ran to give me hugs and practically shouting...'hello pita' ! What a wonderful feeling to be greeted by those precious boys that I had not seen in 10 months!
Isa's birthday
Today was Isabel's birthday so Tevis and I took off to Valley View (the one-horse town NOT the mall) to join in her birthday festivities. Isabel and Luis recently moved to their new home in a few months ago. I had not seen her in about five months! It was great to see her, Luis, her parents and meet their new friends.
Rumors
A few weeks back, around early January, Diana-who lives in Virginia, called and left a voicemail and a text for me to get back to her as soon as possible. In her voicemail, she had mention that Mrs. H had called her and told her that I was in very serious accident and if D had heard about it. Which by the way, I haven't even seen Mrs. H since, who knows when?! Her son was in my class 2 1/2 years ago but they moved early on in the school year. They apparently moved back to CH. Anyway, I don't know how she would have known I was in an accident. (You guys do recall I was in an accident in May but fortunately I was not hurt.)
Today, I found out that I DIED!! Yeah, kind of crazy right? I assume because of the 'accident' I had a few weeks ago!? How did I find this out...well, another former coworker, Isabel, who lives North of Denton received an email from a former student's parent who asked if it was true that I had past away. Isabel, laughed and said I was perfectly healthly! (whatever that was suppose to mean)
What that heck, am I just the talk of the town or do they just want to see me dead? Fortunately or unfortunately I am still kicking!!
Moral of the story: don't keep in touch with your former students' parents...leads to rumors!!
Visita de 'Impacto'
Mi amiguita, Satcha, was in the metroplex for few hours today. She had a layover at DFW on her way to our dear alma mater Angelo State University for a journalism conference. JG and I were fortunate to visit with her over a late lunch, estilo mexicanp- de ricos tacos al pastor, tamales, y un sope. It was a pleasure to see Satcha despite the short time. 
I met Satcha during my early days at ASU many moons ago. Wow, has it been 9 years already?
You know, I was dying to tell my all students that I was going to see Satcha for a couple of hours, but i knew it would cause and uproar...I didn't want to hear suggestions, which my children are ever so generously giving them. I could just hear them...
"Why doesn't she come see us?" Por que no viene?
"Can we go too, like a field trip?" Usted nos puede llevar?
"Did you say she enjoys reading to children?"
No me conteni del secreto...le dije a una niña. She wrote a note for Satcha during recess, which by the way I forgot on my desk...I hope my student did not notice I left it!
Bree's baptism
It's such an honor to be chosen to be a godmother. It is an awesome responsibility and feeling! As we go through our journey in life, we are here to help guide the child of God to become a faithful and practicing Catholic. I honestly believe that her parents will have no problem with teaching Bree to be a wonderful Christian. But just in case they slack off, we are here to help!
Isaiah's baptism
Congratulations Isaiah!
Scott and Sonia, who currently live in Georgia, took this opportunity while visiting family in Texas to baptize their son Isaiah. I was fortunate to witness this special day with Sonia and her family. The last time I had visited with Sonia was during a business trip here in Texas in April of 2006. It was great to finally meet Isaiah which will soon turn 1 year old!
Ski Apache
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Me, my aunt Mary Grace, and my cousin Krystal
Bet you can't guess which one I am?
A Prayer for Families
We bless your name, O Lord,
for sending your own incarnate Son,
to become part of a family,
so that, as he lived its life,
he would experience its worries and its joys.
We ask you, Lord,
to protect and watch over this family,
so that in the strength of your grace
its members may enjoy prosperity,
possess the priceless gift of your peace,
and, as the Church alive in the home,
bear witness in this world to your glory.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(prayer taken from The Book of Blessings)
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