ok, ok....blogging about vacation

This week has seemed extra long even though it wasn't particularly busy here at work.  Last week, I was on vacation at the parents' house in Laredo.  I looked at my mom Friday night and said, ""If I were at work, it would still be Monday and not even lunchtime yet.""  Time flew by. (except when certain people were arguing like they were still kids )  My mom made all my favorite stuff...tamales, menudo, lengua, fajitas, tortillas...  And for those of you who don't know, my mom is the best cook.  There is a long list of people waiting in line to be adopted just so they can eat fresh tortillas everyday.  Yes, they are that good.  I'm sorry to anyone who wanted me to bring food back.  It's an 8 hour drive and I didn't think you'd want salmonella with your tamales.

We celebrated Eric's birthday with a cook-out and somehow Easter got incorporated into it.  Well, not somehow, Juana went to the store and bought dozens of cascarones.  We Mexicans can fun with anything--the kids had an absolute blast with eggshells and confetti.  (Poor Mama will be sweeping up confetti for weeks.  )

Next year, I understand the gathering will become an annual event and is set to take place in Indianapolis.  I'm game, but not in March, Veronica and the girls came down wearing winter coats.  Maybe June or July--I've seen it snow in late May.  Plus I think a full week was too long, as it allowed us all to get on each other's nerves.  Maybe if we planned activities other than dinner... We'll see.

To my family members who couldn't attend:  You were missed.  We did talk about you.  And if you had a camera phone, I'm sure my loving sister sent you a pic of what you were missing.  She's so nice!   I still have to bring Alex's camera to show you how goofy kids are when left to their own devices.  They're strange, strange people.  meh--It's genetic.