Tavo's Wedding

We went to Piedras Negras this past weekend for my cousin Tavo's wedding.

Our trip began on Friday and once we crossed the border we met up with the groom (Tavo) and he took us to a Hotel his friend works at. Although the room was kinda creepy (like the movie "Vacancy") we ended up getting a great deal! Afterward we chilled at my Tia Chelos house. We chowed down on some bean tamales followed by some ice cold TECATES! Oh Yeah! They went down nicely. And YES...we each had our own bottle!!! lol Check out the size of those things!!!Ofcourse mom kept praying for me as she watched me drink saying, "Ay Dios mio" or "Diosito Santo!" She even started calling me by my middle name saying, "No tomes mucho DOLORES!" That night we hung out with the groom in the room and continued drinking our Tecates. After that was out we sipped on some Vodka and Fresca Toronja or Tequila Hornitos Plata and Fresca Toronja. Those drink were the bomb! Bro claims he don't remember anything past 12:00! lolEthan ended up falling asleep which meant the party was over for me. The other freaks went out into the night walking down the main street. I heard the next morning that they had walked too far from the Hotel so their Mexican asses had to all fit into a taxi to get back!!!! 4 Big guys and 1 girl! I would of loved to have seen that! Saturday we woke up looking for breakfast and we stopped by the Plaza on the way. Ethan enjoyed it! We went to the Mercado to eat breakfast and afterwards we went looking around for bargains! My goal was to find a "frauda" (prada) or a "cooch" (coach) purse but I had no luck...So we went back to the Hotel (ta na na na naaaa) and took a nap. Woke our broke ass up and went back to Tia Chelos house for more tamales. This time we had cheese, chicken and beans! Soooo yummy! Oh and more Tecate's! jiji My sister had just made it in from Houston so we took her back to the hotel (ta na na na naaaa) to get settled in. Got ready and went to my cousin Tavo's wedding. Before the ceremony actually began there was some sort of parade going on...It was obviouse they were praising the Virgin Mary but I don't know the details of the event. Anyway, it was awesome to watch! Here is a short video...

The wedding ceremony was of couse BEAUTIFUL! The reception/dance was at a park (out doors). It was fancy yet a little wild at the same time!!! lol It really was unlike any other wedding I had been to. I think the "fancy" part of it was her and the "wild" part was all him!

This is a horrible picture of me but I wanted to show what I meant by "wild". Look at the people behind us...I'm not sure when but at one point in the trip my son went streaaaaaaking down the hotel hallway!!!Sunday morning came and we were back on the road heading to H-Town!!! Amazing how time flies!

We had a great time but it wasn't the same without her (my aunt)...

Becerra Wedding!

The Becerra wedding was beautiful and we were so happy to be a part of something so special! The reception/dance was fun and Oh so memorable. That's what you get when you mix Beer, Grey Goose, Crown Royal, Seagram and GREAT friends. The bride hooked us up with some Cranberry juice. We had to hide it under the table but HEY...that's how we roll...

Party of fun!



































Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Becerra, we wish you the best of luck!!!

Dad's B-day!

My Daddy turned 64 years YOUNG in March. Here are a few pictures of that day...
Birthday boy with Sombrero!!!



















He claimed the sombrero was to small for his BIG head!!!














































Check out brother in the background... Always in the mix!














Uncle Pete and Paty are a lot alike...



















Much love in this place...


































































































Guelo with grandkiddos...






































Party IS over...heehee

Letter to Me

I totally copied this from somewhere but I really liked it.

If you could write a letter to your high school self, what would it say?
I just heard that Brad Paisley song about the letter to himself in high school. Anyway, here is a letter to me...

Dear Maria,
Before I start, just know, it all works out well - just not at all the way you planned. But, that's okay. You'll learn that things happen for a reason, you just have to believe. Also, you did a good job. Don't change too many things because each step you took lead you to the life you have, now. The mistakes you made were minor - nothing life altering. For that, you will always be grateful.

#1 - Lay off the guys. Really, this boy crazy issue you have is very annoying. In the end, not one of the guys you like will pan out to anything worth all your attention. So, chill out and enjoy other aspects of your teenage years.

#2 - Since diabetes runs in the family, work out, stay fit and eat healthy, that way you don't have any problems.

#3 - Hang out with Tia Loly as much as you can. You'll miss her.

#4 - Even if you don't keep in contact with most of the friends you made, know that their influences will have shaped your life forever. Your TRUE friends will be around for a long while.

#5 - Your parents really are clueless - but they mean well. A few less eye rolls would probably be appreciated.

#6 - Be more patient with Peter and Ana. They are older and got it rough and your annoyance doesn't help anything.

#7 - Take harder classes in high school. You did okay but if you had extended yourself a bit and learned how to study, I bet those good study habits would have helped you.

#8 - Jose is dating somebody at the same time he's dating you. Don't cry about it - just deal with it and move on.

#9 - Girbeaud and Z. Cavaricci jeans - UGLY.

#10 - For the Graduation party, get someone to watch the gate - Ophelia is not paying attention, she even waved at the cops while she let them in.

#11 - That swing in the backyard...Use it to get away for a while, swing away.

There's a lot more. But, you really did do okay. You got through in a fairly non-traumatic way and your life is pretty cool right now. So, sit back and enjoy.

ps - Don't EVER say that 31 is old because your pushing 32 now and feeling pretty good.