Monday April 14th Final

A lot of unpacking yesterday and today. Katie is a whirlwind of activity, me not so much. I always end up being super tired after getting home, and usually lasts about 3 days. This time is no different.

Now it is reflection time....ahhh MEMORIES!

• casino winnings on the way down $1480
• first trip to Mexico with Sister Maureen, driving across the International Bridge and suddenly out pops our two girls in the middle of the road, with a HUGE sign to welcome Katie and I back. Mom Erika nearby watching.
• Many trips to Mexico and having the girls to ourselves, taking them for lunches, getting their nails done and shopping, and just having fun
• Giving the tablet to Karelly, who uses it all the time, and takes it everywhere. I loaded it up with English programs, music videos, and music.
• Meeting Erika's friends Yasmin and Juan
• House hunting with the family
• Not one golf game...being sick, too busy, and not great weather
• Lots of fun at Erika's birthday party
• Livy doing karaoke at the birthday pary, Eric was hilarious, and fun was had by all
• Meeting Erika's mom
• Katie and I getting our great mugs, and my shirt from our great family!
• the trips with Sister Maureen, Ken and Vickey, and Dena, all over the place, and seeing all the kids, and giving them suckers and chocolate
• Meeting Pat Sullivan, who builds houses in Neuvo Progreso, church halls, bunk beds, what a selfless man!
• Watching the distribution of the education funds
• Meeting Erika's friend Joana
• Meeting Erika's dad who plays the guitar and sings
• Our final goodbye to our family on the bridge, with tears all around
• All the hugs and cuddles and I love you's all around
• More casino winning on the way home $1,325
• Livy singing to Jim at Erika's birthday party
• Our little Vicky and her bookbag almost as big as her
• Seeing our friends in the park, though not as much as we would have liked due to sickness, busy, and weather

There are probably other memories I could write about, but suffice it to say we had a great holiday! Hope those of you who followed along, enjoyed doing so. Sometimes I think I shouldn't write the blog each year, as it might be boring, and it takes time and work, but somehow I always get talked into it, or talk myself into it.

Except for being sick, would not have missed a minute of it!

and so ends another great year in the Valley....

Thanks for coming along!