We
had quite a long day of traveling on Sunday, therefore Monday morning we caught
up on our sleep. For me, this meant sleeping until 7:30. I really tried so hard
to stay in bed and rest but I just couldn’t. It is so hard for me to not wake
up early every morning; my body just wakes up! So I got up and had some
wonderful quiet time with the Lord! I was thankful to be there, and to be quite
honest I couldn’t believe it! After everyone woke up we ate a yummy breakfast
and Wendy and I headed to the grocery store! On New Year’s Eve Wendy’s family
stays up all night long (even the kids) and has a wonderful celebration of the
past year with food and fun! We didn’t make it all night, but stayed until 3am.
Needless to say, I slept past 7:30 Tuesday morning! It was so much fun and I
really enjoyed getting to truly experience their culture and family traditions!
Also, they have a really cool tradition where every family member gets 12
grapes in a cup, and throughout the night you eat a grape for each month on the
following year and make a wish! How awesome! Definitely a must have for the
next New Year!
This is a picture of the sunrise I woke up to on the first morning!
Tuesday: January
1st- NEW YEARS DAY!
As
I said, Tuesday was a much needed recuperation day. We all slept in, and then
got up and made a huge breakfast! We had grits, bacon, and fried eggs! Yummy!
After breakfast we watched the Georgia football championship and Georgia won!
For dinner Wendy made cabbage and sausage and we watched The Vow. Oh how I love that movie!
Wednesday: January
2nd
On
Wednesday we had a very busy, fun-filled day! Wendy and her niece Arlene are
trying to open a small store in her sister Jolie’s house in Unuk-Ma (not sure
if the spelling is right on thatL).
First, we went to Mama Lucy’s house and ate lunch which was chicken/rice soup.
Let me tell you, it is SO GOOD! After eating we went to Jolie’s house to work
in the store. We put up shelving and I played with the kids a lot. I also spent
much of my time holding Romina, Arlene’s baby. She is so cute! I was obsessed!
After a long day of working we decided we would go to the movies. We saw the
movie The Impossible. WOW, is all I
have to say about that. WARNING: if you ever want to go on a family vacation
again, do not watch this movie. I was so scared! After an eventful movie
watching we went home and got some much needed rest.
On the way to work at the store with Choocho and Camilla!
I was in charge of baby Romina for a while and I was perfectly fine with that!
Thursday:
January 3rd
How
could I go to Mexico and not go to the beach?! We went to Progresso Beach and
walked the shoreline! The water was way too cold for me to get in. There were
some people in it, but I was not brave enough! We had so much fun and I enjoyed
smelling the yummy food and feeling the ocean on my toes!
Friday: January
4th
The
last day of the trip was probably my favorite! All of Wendy’s family came to
our house and cooked a HUGE pot of soup. We ate and ate and ate! It was
delicious food! I was so thankful that I didn't get sick. It was so special to
get to spend time with the family like that and truly experience their culture.
I had so many great conversations with everyone and spent more time with
Romina! Yay! How blessed I am to not only have a family in the United States,
but to also have one in Mexico as well! Thank you Papa, Wendy, Carol, and all
of my other loved ones that made this trip possible for me! Many hugs and
kisses!
Gael liked playing with my camera!
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