Baby Balazsi!

This past Sunday Tia Alice along with her sisters and friends of Julie hosted a baby shower for baby boy Balazsi. Julie is due soon and I am sure Tio George is already planning his football career as a Dallas Cowboy. The shower was filled with heaps of celebration; including musical chairs a game with a sippy cup, and a game that involved knees and quarter. The games brought much laughter and most likely hilarious pictures. Decorations were adorably fit for the new baby boy. Julie also received many great gifts that will be well needed for the new one. The day seemed to bring the already glowing Julie lots of love from family and friends. So keep in touch Baby Balazi should be here soon.

Memorial Weekend

Summer has finally started!!! The Cruz family celebrated Memorial Weekend with some fun in the sun... and rain. With almost everyone in attendance the Cruz family ate hamburgers and hotdogs, and played their own version of volleyball. That day we learned Tio George is an excellent parallel parker. After eating the great meal, that Anthony prepared, we all started up a volleyball game. Since it was a busy day the volleyball court was being used, but no worries the Cruz family doesn’t need a net we use chanclas (sandals) as marking points. The day was a bit cloudy but perfect for a get together, the rain was even perfect. Little Lasaro and Zeke showed their great volleyball skills. Although no one was keeping score the “strong” team is believed to be the winners, which consisted of Gloria, Michelle, Victoria, Bobo, Jesse, and numerous others who randomly jumped in. While the grownups talked and played volleyball the kiddos ran wild at the park with no injuries. After the night came to an end the Sanchez family realized Leti needed to be in the pictures so thanks to the volleyball she was in too many pictures. This summer looks like a good one for the Cruz family.

Mother's Day 2010

The Cruz sisters and sister in-laws along with their daughters and granddaughters get together for dinner every year around Mother'a Day. This year the location was Logans… yummy steak. It is so great to see the three generations together. That day many of the Cruz sisters found it hard to throw the peanut shells on the floor especially Ernie. I tried to explain to her everyone was doing it and no one mind, but oh well just shows she is a great mother no matter the situation. Of course a meal with the girls would not be a meal without margaritas. After scrumptious food and tasty margaritas dessert was just out of the question. We couldn’t forget about the pictures, like every year each family takes a picture… this takes a while lol. The day was not over after the meal, some took the trip to visit Grandma Carmen to place flowers. She would love this tradition, I always wonder if she would join the fun after dinner and laugh at the silliness. This Mother’s Day had to be the most memorable especially in the evening. The girls learned a new game, some excelled and some just weren’t so lucky. That night we learned April is one tough country girl and Tia Ernie is pretty much the coolest Tia ever. The night concluded with lots of pictures that will never be posted but will always be remembered. Mother’s Day 2010 brought lots of memories and room for more good times.

Lucky Michelle

Take a look at Michelle's new car. Thats what you call a Mother's Day gift. Its a big Suburban that will fit her and all of her kiddos. You deserve this great gift Michelle.

I'm on TV!

This past month Jesse, Big Anthony, Lil Anthony, and Xavier were present at the NBA All Star Game in Dallas, TX. So did Ernestina, but she stayed with the Cisneros girls watching movies and shopping. The boys had a great time, even though the wait was extremely long to get in. They got to see so many famous people including Shakira... Jesse's favorite... Alicia Keys,  and many more. Of course sports guru Anthony made it a point to be on tv. In the video posted Big and lil Anthony can be found on the bottom right... with the Lakers jersey on. If you notice he throws the Gig'em sign up, what was this guy thinking did he not remember his little sister goes to Texas Tech. Oh well at least he said hi.

Oh no! The Sky is Falling!

So today I had two classes one at 8 a.m. and the other at 11 a.m. This morning around 7:30 it was raining.... no biggie. After class it was raining ICE! no biggie... so I go home for my break drink some hot chocolate while I press the refresh button on my school's email, of course nothing changed. I finally decide what’s a little ice and rain going to do to me, I open the door to see about 3 inches of snow! No biggie, ugh I decide to head to the bus stop as I travel my short distance I slip and slide wishing my car's heater worked. When I'm finally on the bus, of course there’s not going to be a seat available so I stand praying I don't fall and embarrass myself, which I didn't. So my last class lasted a whole 25 minutes… pretty sure it took me longer to get to school. If the day couldn’t get any more interesting I hear a crack and realize the tree I’m under was about to drop a branch, thank goodness I moved or TTU would have been paying my tuition for a long time. After my exciting day at school I finally went home and got under the snuggie and drank some more hot chocolate… yummy.

Lovely Landins

January's spotlight goes to the lovely Landins. They hosted Christmas 2009 and I must say did an amazing job. They were edgy.... no turkey for Christmas it was BRISKET!!! As a potential food critic I gave it five stars. These country folks really do know how to BBQ. As the holidays began April and Tia Vergie did a wonderful job of keeping everyone informed with the monthly newsletter. The Landin men filled Christmas day with lots of MJ (rip Mike), and Cowboy Zeke took the dance floor with his moon walk... boots and all. His three back up dancers also came dressed to impress in their matching red dresses. The Landin sure know how to have a Cowboy Christmas.