Summer in Me-hi-co

A lot has happened in these last few months!! Dylan is talking more and more every day. He loves "wow-wows" and his favorite phrase is, "I wanna read a book". Gerardo has been working in Mexico with his brother Javier doing construction jobs for a variety of people. I have been busy with my online classes and chasing Dylan around. He falls a lot more here in Mexico and since the floors are all concrete, he kinda looks abused:( Dylan and I are here in Mexico until mid-August and we are soaking up every minute that we can together as a family.

Gerardo and I are still hoping that the 10 year ban law will change so that he can come back to the U.S. the right way.

My mom came with us to Mexico and she stayed with us for a week and a half. While she was here, it was so funny to see how many people would give us double-takes. We stand out here A LOT!! There are no tourists and there is no diversity here in Zamora, Michoacan. I love it though!

Some days are more entertaining than others. On the days that Ger doesn't work, I don't usually do any homework. I occupy my time by plucking his eyebrows or painting his toenials (shhh don't tell him I told you). We also go to my brother in laws house and watch my cute nephew Jesus dance like Michael Jackson.

Our favorite thing to do is walk to the mercado and buy chongos or macaroons, which are both delicious treats. I don't see how I haven't gained 50 pouds since I got here. All we do is eat!!

I love being here and I am so glad that I have the freedom to travel to and from Mexico to see Ger. It definitely has been an adjustment to get used to the way we live here, but being with my family is the only thing that matters to me.

Nuestra Segunda Casa (Our 2nd Home...I think)

Gerardo is going to have to stay in Mexico for a LONG TIME! We are very disappointed that he didn't qualify for a visa but we also know that this is happening to our family for a reason. Ger and I have become so much closer through this hardship in our lives. We have come to realize what is truly important in life, and that is family.

Dylan and I stand out quite a bit in Mexico but we sure do love it!! I have always loved Ger's culture and I am proud to share it with him. We are going to spend the summer in Mexico and then I will be going back to school in the fall.

We spent a month in Mexico with Ger and his family. We had so much fun and we can't wait to go back and see daddy!

Tia Rita

Ger's Sister Martha (LOVE HER!!)


Our nephew's Jr and Alfredo
Daddy looks a little different...

Mexico

Our visit to Mexico was full of unforgettable moments. Gerardo saw his sisters and brother for the first time in 15 years! I loved seeing Ger's first home and meeting his amazing family. His two sisters, Celina and Martha are so sweet. They work so hard in their homes and they are the perfect example of putting your family first.

Gerardo's sisters fed Dylan so much!! Every time I turned my head, Dylan would have a tortilla in his mouth! The food in Mexico is so good; it makes me so mad that our fresh food is so not fresh. I probably gained five pounds while I was there, but it was worth it!

This trip was full of laughter and tears. Our family has never spent that much time together, it was definitely a much-needed vacation. Ger has to stay there for a couple months, and as much as I hate it, I know that this experience will only bring us closer and make us stronger.




The Cathedral of Our Lady Guadalupe

Siriani and Dylan


There are more pictures and stories to come...

Christmas 2010