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Gavino . . . . playing on the tractor.

Lunch at Uncle Cresenco's house.

Gavino handling the cattle. He loved every second on being on the back of that horse . . . . and even worked with the lasso.

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Tia Maria - washing clothes . . .

I'm not even going to ask the question that I don't want to know the answer to . . . . . so as far as mom knows . . . . no he wasn't really driving.

Gavino relaxing at Uncle Cresencio's house!

Tia Maria - washing clothes

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Gavino's favorite part of Mexico was riding on Uncle Cresencio's horses . . . . he is a natural. Although . . . . after a few days of riding, he had a little trouble walking!

Gavino and his grandma!

Uncle Cresencio - with his corn.

Grandma and Gavino in front of their house.

Back from Mexico

Jimmy and Gavino made it home safe an sound on Sunday morning. They flew into Chicago on Saturday and spent the night in a hotel, then got up early on Sunday to fly into Minnesota. Here are some pictures from their trip. Above is Jimmy with is mom in the kitchen . . . his favorite place in the whole world!

Here is Gavino and his Grandpa . . . . true cowboys.

Gavino and Jimmy help Uncle Cresencio take care of the crop of corn.

Warming up after the parade

After the parade - we went to Miriam's business, and internet cafe, to warm up!! She had hot coffee and hot chocolate for everyone~!

Diego and Mateo being silly!

Raquel & Damion!

Here is a picture of Miriam's baby - Ana Sophia. She is the most beautiful little girl with her mom's dimples!

2009 Christmas Parade

Tonight was the annual Christmas Parade in town. The kids had fun filling costumes. Adrian and Oscar were good sports and helped out on the Aladin float. Mateo was one of the Seven Dwarfs. He was rather worried about being in the parade - but he loved it. The weather was pretty good this year - a bit on the cold side; about 20 degrees, but actually perfect for the parade committee to not have to deal with mud!

Gone to Mexico . . . .

This was the saddest goodbye I have ever seen. Poor Mateo's heart was broken to see his brother and dad leave for Mexico for two weeks. Jimmy and Gavino had a long day of travel on Thursday but arrived safe and sound in Mexico on Friday morning. They met up with some neighbors at the airport and got lucky to get a ride from the airport to Rio Grande with them! This avoided having to take taxi's and the bus! They called us Friday morning from Rio Grande and were ready to do some shopping. Gavino needed a pair of cowboy boots to go with his new saddle he is excited to use.

By today - I'm sure Jimmy is in heaven waking up at his parents house and eating his mothers good cooking! I sure can't seem to compare to that!! :)

Raquel & Aunt Trisha

Trisha and Ian came home for Thanksgiving to spend time with us. We all think it is pretty funny . . . notice in the picture below .. . . Trisha and Raquel are about the same height . . . . now notice the shoes!! Trisha has heels on and Raquel is barefoot!! I think DJ is the only one that won't get taller than Trisha!

Mateo's songs from School

Mateo is nothing like Gavino . . . .he loves to sing his songs from school. To this day - Gavino will not sing if he sees me watching in the audience!! But not Mateo .. . . he just lets it all out!!

Raquel & Mateo

Raquel and Mateo had fun taking these silly pictures. Sorry for the long time in between postings . .. just found the cord to connect the camera!!