What a wonderful b´day party!!

It is now 6pm and the party is still going. You have no clue how well this worked out. Where shall I start.. I guess from the biginning ah? It is just such an exciting experience; my mind is running faster than my hands, I hope you know what I mean!? So, I picked up my mother in law and she was very excited for Adelas b´day. She was not too happy as we didnt tell her before and therefore she had no present for her but, we got some Dunkin Donuts on the way and she felt a bit better as she knows how much she loves them. I told her not to worry as none of us had a real present for her; she announced her b´day party way too late and no one had a chance to her her something.

I called the neighbors in front of my mother in law just to make sure they were ready. My mother in law thought it was a surprise party for Adela so she was excited. She is such an awesome woman! She never thought about herself, how can she do it?

We got to my neighbors house and I knew everyone was ready for her. We rang the door bell and the neighbor opened the door. She welcomed us and my mother in law just wald inside. When the neighbor closed the door and asked us to sit, the whole family came our and shouted “HAPPY B´DAY MAMMY” The minute she heard that frase, tears came out of her eyes as she knew it was her we were celebrating.

I cant tell you how happy she was! All of us lined up to hug her and wish her a happy b´day. Aftrwards we got the food out, the drinks and the music. She was overwhealmed, she was so happy and enjoyed every moment of the party.

We were all blessed!

How to get my in-law to her surprise party?

It has become a real dilemma! My father in-law is trying to find ways to get her out of the house and she is just so reluctant…. what are we to do? It is only 8am so we have time to think about it. Everyone is worried and not thinking, just complaining. Someone has to take the lead on this! Everyone is going crazy and no one is giving any ideas. My father in law cant find a way to get my mother in law in the shower and dress up. He says that she is just sipping on coffee, reading the paper and doesnt want to move a finger. What can we do?

I was just thinking of calling her and telling her that we are to have a small gathering as it is Adelas b´day, although, it is not true. I shall call my father in law and tell him, I will be the one to call her anyway. Ok, will be right back…

Ok, my father in-law agreed for me to call my mother in law and invite her. I just did and she was very excited. Wasnt that an awesome move?

I will go and pick her up at around 10:30, drive slow and then get to out neighbors. All the family has congratulated me for such a good idea! I feel so important right now.

The key is to keep on talking to her about Adelas b´day, I know she gets carried away when trying to please someone she likes. My father in law is on his way to the neighbors; he left angry beacuse my mother in law didnt want to go with him and “walk the dogs”.

I think this is going to turn out brilliatn!

Sunny dream

The newly weds are slooking so much forward to their honeymoon. They will spend a week on a cruise and 4 days at the Dominican Republic. They seem so happy and excited. When you look at them you can only feel love in the air. It will be their first time out of the US. They have no idea of the awesome time they are to experience together. They are all ready for their honeymoon. They seem a bit nervous as it will be their first time in the “outside world”.

We already told them that the language should not be a problem as many people speak English at the Dominican Republic. The love water sports so they will have many activities to enjoy. They also love all kinds of food and they will enjoy all partys they can join.

Many people from the US visit the Dominican Republic, there are also many European tourists and people from South America too. The weather in the D.R is very nice. There are also historic parts that show the origins of this great place.

The hotel they chose looks great; it has many activities to enjoy and it is located next to its sister hotel therefore they will enjoy many more activities as well as bars and restaurants.

The newly weds are so much looking forward to their honeymoon; they will be able to enjoy a place they have never been to before and also meet new people, enjoy different experiences and admire another world full adventure and excitment.

Surprise b´day party

OMG!!!!!! We have organized a surprise birthday party for my mother in-law and we are all hoping that she takes it well. She is an awesome woman, she has a great sense of humor but we are not sure that she will like the fact of feeling forgotten on her big day. The neighbors are all ready. My father in-law is playing his part and has told my mother in-law that they had been invited to a brunch party at our neighbors. So far, he hasnt called us, so it seems that she is ok and ready to go to that party. All her presents will be at the neighbors house who were kind enough to let us organize the surprise b´day party at their home.

Maybe my mother in-law is wishing that everyone forgets about her party as she hates the idea of getting older. If that is the case, she wont be happy that we didnt forget. I just hope everything goes well.

They are supposed to arrive at the neighbors at 1pm. The rest of us will get to the neighbors at 11am in order to hand all the balloons and get the present table ready.

The newly weds are very excited with the party too. They got all the b´day decorations and will get to our neighbors extra early to put everything up. My father in law is planning on how to get my mother in law to our neighbors. We are just hoping that she is willing to whatever he says in order for her to arrive to “her party”.

Wish us luck!

What a great Christmas!

We had an awesome time, our Christmas party was too much fun. The children were so happy and they enjoyed their presents so much. The food was simply delicious and the atmosphere was jolly and full of laughter. The whole family was happy to be together; my in-laws were happy to have all the family at their home. My parents loved the party and the fact that Adela and Arturo were so funny that night. My parents love my in-laws, we are sure that even if we got separated they would still be friends. The newly weds took so many pictures, they love photography and they also loved to spend their first Xmas as man and wife with their family.

I know, we are bad for partys; this one started at 4pm and we ended at 5am the next morning. We danced so much and sang. Adela and Arturo fot their guitars out and sang many Mexican songs for us, that was so awesome, we loved it.

Yes, the kareoke came out and we all had a go at it. It was hilarous to see Adela singing in English!!! She was so good that we asked her to sing 3 more songs, it was so funny!

Yes, there is always one, the odd one out who just drinks and doesnt move much. This time it was our friend Lucas, he got totally wasted and they had to carry him to bed early that night ((  He apologized the morning after and was angry with himself as he couldnt enjoy the party.

Christmas Eve is tomorrow, yeah!

I love the month of December, it is full of great moments and the family is closer than ever. We are a very close family anyway but during December we love seeing each other and talking to each other almost every day. Now that our relatives wedding took place, there is a happier atmosphere, we just love it. All the family is over excited, in a good mood, positive, happy, and just wanting to party really. The love birds are coming back from DC tonight. We all have to start cooking and getting ready for the following 2 days; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The children cant wait for Santa anymore, they are so eager to open up their presents.

Washington D.C is a beautiful city. It is no all about the White House, there is much more than that. When you walk through this city you can admire the buildings that are so antique and so beautiful, there isnt as many people as in New York city and you feel free and refreshed.

There are many bars and restaurants to enjoy specially at happy hour. There are many historical sights to enjoy, tours and museums. Washington D.C is a very cultural city perhaps much more than New York itself.

There are many shops, cafes and places where you can spend hours learning about the history of the US. Washingtonians are kind people, helpful and proud of their city. Night life in Washington is good; you get lots of dancing places where they play different kind of music and bars where you can enjoy a romantic evening.

December 28th is Aprils fool in Mexico

OMG!!! that is my mother in laws birthday date. Is she a joke?? heehee, well, she is! She is one of the funniest women I have ever met, she has a dry but funny sense of humor. She can take you by surprise as most of the times she is serious but then she will crack up a joke whenever you just dont expect it and that makes it very funny. I think our plans in regards to her surprise party are working out very well. We can explain to her that because she was born on Dec. 28th we had to play a joke on her. I really really hope she doesnt get upset; she is easy going but sometimes you dont know where you are with her.

Our Mexican friends were the ones who told us all about the Mexican fools day. Adela said that it didnt click on her, but she assured us that it was a fun day in Mexico. Their newspapers display a serious of news which are all jokes. If Mexicans dont remember that on Dec. 28th is fools day in Mexico they really get scared with all the news.

Can you imagine? I can. Here in the US is not really a fun day anymore. I think people in general are taking life too serious. We should really take opportunity of these days and have a bit fun and laugh about serious issues at least once a year.

Oh well, we shall see if my mother in-law enjoys her day, I will! ))

They will enjoy a sunny honeymoon in Dominican Republic

Their honeymoon is getting closer and they are over the moon. They arrived from DC a few hours ago and they are so much looking forward to a nice holiday together. The newly weds are looking so good and happy, we are all very excited about this marriage. To think that they were so lonely only months ago and now, they are happily together and married. The thing that still bugs me is that they are planning not to live together for the first 6 months and babies are not in the forecast.

She is 43 years old, complications can be present and he is 46 years old and not getting younger. By the time the kids hit college they will in their 60´s or close. What kind of life will that be for all of them?

Well, I cant be that negative now; they are enjoying their days together and tomorrow we are all going to enjoy Xmas Eve. I wont worry anymore.

On another note, I hope that this is their best vacation ever, that they enjoy each other in sunny D.R and that they have the opportunity to learn about each other.

On the sunny side of life, they will have the opportunity to go through the recreation of what we are set forth for with the things that we thought of as a child and how we loved out mother and father and how we never thought that anybody could ever be as substantial in our lives as our mother and father.

They are in a new journey to realize what love means again just like the first kiss.

To feel that once again! Good luck and many kisses!! ME ))))))

First time away from the US

They have never been out of the US, it is their honeymoon that will make them experience that for the first time. You have no idea how excited and thankful they are. We managed to make their dream come through by giving them as a wedding present a trip to the Dominican Republic and a week in the cruise ship called Oasis of the Seas through our membership with Royal Holiday. Do you think they will put up with it? They think they will but they have no clue about all the new things and experiences that are waiting for them. Travelling to a new country for the first time is always exciting! Now, travelling to a new country for the first time and that is your honeymoon could and should be more than exciting.

They both love swimming, they think they love warm weather, they love all kinds of food, they love sports, they like dancing, singing and also history and arts. I think they are to experience and enjoy a different country dont you?

They like meeting new people, talking and he is learning another language which I dont recall right now. When people are open to changes and new experiences it is easier for them to enjoy a nice trip away from “home”.

The Dominican Republic seems to be a nice place in the Caribbean where visitors are welcomed, they also seem to be good hosts and helpful people. More than anything, they seem to be happy people who like to live life to the fullest and that is contagious, it is positive and it is an important part of enjoying ones holidays.

Our Mexican neighbors

We are so happy that we have such a nice bunch of neighbors. Their names are Pancho and Maria, they are from Mexico city and have been living here for about 5 years now. We have told them that we love their country and that we have visited many beach resorts such as Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo. We havent been to Mexico city yet but would love to spend our holidays there one day. My husband is not a city person but when it comes to Mexico, he doesnt mind. We love their culture and their food. Their people are kind and helpful. We know Mexico city is like any other city in the world, with ups and downs.

Our friends Adela and Arturo have also enjoyed the neighbors very much. They have a great sense of humor and Maria is a great cook. They have 2 children who are younger than my children; they are getting to know each other and have been playing nicely.

Pancho and Maria are planning to stay in the US for another 5 years, then, they want to go back to Mexico. They dont want to go back to the city as it is too hectic for them, they are planning to live in a small town or a beach resort.

They love a place called Ixtapan de la Sal and they might go and live there. I am so glad that they will be here for a while and hopefully we can go on holiday with them to Mexico city, I think they will be the perfect tourist guide for us.