Gotta love the accordion! Why did the Germans leave behind their tunes after they came to the Motherland? Here's a clip of Dad dancing, the band, and folks chillin' at the fiesta. The video is kinda dark, but I felt that the music had to be heard! Now you have the full effect!
5.22.2008
5.21.2008
¡Más despacio por favor!
My brain could not keep up with all the Spanish that was coming at me last weekend! So many Mexi's in a room, equals tons of Spanish being spoken. The familia would look at me and just start speaking. Yes, I understand it, but they speak it SO fast. And please...for me to conjugate and speak it back. Comedy! I tried. I think my head was just too hot from that 100+ temperatures we had to endure.
FIESTA WEEKEND PHOTO GALLERY
Here's the whole reason we went down to California. My 90 year old Abuelita's birthday. Her 88 year old sister made the trek from Mexicali just for the occasion. They hadn't seen each other in 40 years! That's crazy. I would die if I hadn't seen my sister in that long! It was very touching and there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd when they saw each other.
That's my Abuelito working the room. That's my Abuelita's brother's daughter he's talking to.
My coffee bean! Mi Hermana is ADDICTED to coffee...Starbucks to be exact! So the dress is fitting for her! The dude in the background was super funky. I'm sure he's a cousin, but I just thought of him as a roadie with the band! He used the word "man" a lot, and was straight out of a Cheech and Chong movie. I loved him.
And this guy! The one holding the chili. The vato was related, but I didn't really mix with him. He was suspect for many reasons. First, he played the cowbell with the band (his dad was the lead singer, and my Abuelita's nephew). Second, he NEVER took those shades off. What you hiding under there? My poor bro-in-law Greg and cousin-in-law Charlie! I made them stand next to him so I could get the shot!
Ahhh...my love, my Aunt. I wish she lived up here! I love her so. And my pregg cousin Becky (she's married to Charlie above). I wish I could see both of them more often. They are the fabulous ones on my Dad's side of the family.
The band! All related somehow, yet I've never met them before. "Give me more COWBELL!"
Chata, Elaina and mi Hermana. Muy hermosas.
Señor Cheech and Chong and Lou! I made her stand with him to get the pic. It was a must!
Dad and Elaina (she is: my Aubelita's niece, Dad's prima, my second prima).
Primas Chata and Elaina. These two can COOK! They were making homemade tortillas that were to DIE FOR! Elaina named off about 10 food dishes she said she'd make when I come to Calexico to visit her. My mouth started watering while she talked about it! She only spoke Spanish, so I was panicked that I'd miss a food description! I don't even want to say what the ingredients in the tortillas are. It's so bad for you. But they melted in your mouth!
Here's the whole reason we went down to California. My 90 year old Abuelita's birthday. Her 88 year old sister made the trek from Mexicali just for the occasion. They hadn't seen each other in 40 years! That's crazy. I would die if I hadn't seen my sister in that long! It was very touching and there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd when they saw each other.
That's my Abuelito working the room. That's my Abuelita's brother's daughter he's talking to.
My coffee bean! Mi Hermana is ADDICTED to coffee...Starbucks to be exact! So the dress is fitting for her! The dude in the background was super funky. I'm sure he's a cousin, but I just thought of him as a roadie with the band! He used the word "man" a lot, and was straight out of a Cheech and Chong movie. I loved him.
And this guy! The one holding the chili. The vato was related, but I didn't really mix with him. He was suspect for many reasons. First, he played the cowbell with the band (his dad was the lead singer, and my Abuelita's nephew). Second, he NEVER took those shades off. What you hiding under there? My poor bro-in-law Greg and cousin-in-law Charlie! I made them stand next to him so I could get the shot!
Ahhh...my love, my Aunt. I wish she lived up here! I love her so. And my pregg cousin Becky (she's married to Charlie above). I wish I could see both of them more often. They are the fabulous ones on my Dad's side of the family.
The band! All related somehow, yet I've never met them before. "Give me more COWBELL!"
Chata, Elaina and mi Hermana. Muy hermosas.
Señor Cheech and Chong and Lou! I made her stand with him to get the pic. It was a must!
Dad and Elaina (she is: my Aubelita's niece, Dad's prima, my second prima).
Primas Chata and Elaina. These two can COOK! They were making homemade tortillas that were to DIE FOR! Elaina named off about 10 food dishes she said she'd make when I come to Calexico to visit her. My mouth started watering while she talked about it! She only spoke Spanish, so I was panicked that I'd miss a food description! I don't even want to say what the ingredients in the tortillas are. It's so bad for you. But they melted in your mouth!5.16.2008
En Fuego.
It is a blazing 103 degrees here. Why? This kind of heat is not natural! The BIG fiesta is happening manana, and from what I hear it's gonna be muy fantastico. Pero, tengo mucho calor!
5.14.2008
My childhood is calling.
Tomorrow is the start of Family Fest 2008. I will be spending 5 days with my Dad, Mom and Sister as we visit tons of family for a long weekend. No nephews, and no Pupu! It will just be the 4 of us like it use to be when we would make the annual (or sometimes bi-annual) 13 hour trek to the Abuelitos. The drive is fast and familiar. It should be fun and entertaining to say the least! I hear the California family is all geared up with food and bebidas a' plenty! The weather forecast is saying "record highs". Great. Just when we are coming! I'm down for some warm weather, but not 100º plus! EN FUEGO!
Photo: Sometime in the 80's...obviously! I think I was about 11, and crazy as ever. My smile looks nuts! Ah, the brows CinDee. Before we knew the tweezer. Mom, what are you doing? Love the glasses Papi!
5.09.2008
Latinized: Sex and the City
I admit it. My girlfriends and I are planning our official Sex and the City, May 30th opening night fiesta. We've Fandango'd our tickets, and are finalizing the dinner and cosmo plans. I was looking at the Latina website and came across the "Latinized version of Sex and the City"! Click to read their reasoning why. LOVE the Latin Mr. Big! Andy Garcia...ay, que rico!
Carrie Bradshaw - Paulina Rubio
Samantha Jones - Christina Aguilera
Charlotte York - Mia Maestro
Miranda Hobbes - Elizabeth Pena
Mr. Big, aka "Senor Grande" - Andy Garcia
5.08.2008
One week until Family Fest 2008
Next Thursday will be the beginning of a grande gathering to celebrate my Abuelita's 90th birthday. It will be a whirlwind extended weekend filled with loco relatives (many of you know I look forward to the loco borracho antics of my Uncle), fabulous food and shopping at the outlet stores! I know. A family fest is not about shopping, but for my Mom, Sister and I, it is! They have the BEST outlet stores near my Abuelita's casa.
Here's a photo of my Dad and Abuelita on a migrant farm they lived and worked at until my Dad was about 8 years old.
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