"It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us."

"I HAVEN'T EVEN FINISHED EATING ALL MY HALLOWEEN CANDY!"

I feel you, Sally.

Well, by this time Thanksgiving has already come and gone. We travelled to San Antonio to celebrate with Daddy's family. Once we got there, we gathered Grandma and went to visit Aunt Janie and her family before heading out to Uncle Robert's house for dinner. Aunt Cindy and Mimi made a delicious meal with turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole, and different kinds of stuffing. We brought three pies over from Houston for dessert. Chris and Meggan were there with Mia and Jackson. It had been maybe a year since I had last seen Mia. She's gotten so big! Jackson was as cute as I remembered him. At least he didn't throw up on me this time... Even elusive cousin Robert was there from Atanta, and I was most surprised to see him.

SANTA HATS, BEEKS!

IMPOSTOR TOWER! EVERYONE SHAKE YOUR FISTS!
BOOOOO HISSSSSS...

G'bye, baby teeth :D

Mia took my photo... SO flattering ;)

"No. No. No. WE coordinated the feast while YOU were
out getting your hair and your nail did." - Jersey Shore**

After Uncle Robert's, we headed back into San Antonio to Aunt Yoli's house. Everyone was gathered in the living room watching tv. We all played a spirited round of Apples to Apples... a game Mommy enjoyed so much, she wants me to go buy it. I do have to buy her Christmas present, so maybe while I'm out sometime... Then they served more pie and Sweet Mother of GOD they were delicious. There was this pumpkin cheesecake... gahhhhhhhhhhh

The following day... wait. I have to tell you about the start of Black Friday.

When we got home from Aunt Yoli's it was around 10? I don't remember. But a block from her house is a new shopping complex with a HUGE Super Target. There were lines and police cars everywhere. I fell asleep on the couch and at midnight, I awoke to the sound of screams and cheers because Target was open... it was insane. I resisted the urge to sneak out and across the street to watch.

South Texas was exactly like I remembered it. Plenty of smokestacks and tiny houses. I fell asleep in the car, though, so not many photos were taken. I was worn out from being sick the night before.

When we arrived to the hotel, we each took a shower... oh. We got a double room suite with two bedrooms, 3 beds, two bathrooms (one MUCH LARGER than the other), and a balcony for us to look out. It was an incredible place. Then we got dressed and off to the church we went. There was an adorable vintage car outside waiting to take the newly married couple to the reception. Did I mention whose wedding this was? If not, then I apologize. My godbrother Hondo was marrying his long-time girlfriend Lina. I recall having posted a congratulatory message after they were engaged.

Mommy and Daddy ended up being in the wedding party as the people responsible for the kneeling pillows... "Padrinos de Cojines". They were surprised to be in it. They did do a good job, though.

Charlie stole the show with his
"pick up after the flower girls" stunt.
How adorable!

"But they're making a mess!"

I especially love this photo. This was his
expression upon seeing Lina for the first time...

Lina looked absolutely
stunning :)

The rings were made to be Charlie-Proof.
Poor Xavi had a hard time undoing the binding.

Bringing up the pillows...

After the vows, they lit a candle to signify that they were one. It was a beautiful close to the ceremony. All in all, it was very short but it was most beautiful.

KISS THE BRIDE!

Charlie wasn't done stealing the show, so when it was time to take photos, he brought the silly.

We then headed to the reception hall. It was BEAUTIFUL! Then we ate, and danced the night away... it was a great evening :)

Grabbin a Bud Light

Good game, Hondo!

I usually don't have a date to bring to weddings, so I just play with the children. And that's exactly what I did. Charlie & I had a good time playing with the camera.

 The party really got started once the band started playing. It was much fun!

In this picture, Beth is carrying away a "Wet Floor"
sign that Charlie dragged onto the dance floor.

The following day, we were visited by my cousins from Mexico and my aunt. I was so excited because I was thinking I wouldn't see them at all this year. My aunt I had seen recently when we went to see the Backstreet Boys, but I hadn't seen my other cousins since the year before. It was a good time for catching up with one another... and shopping. :)

After dinner, we went swimming at the hotel pool. The next day, we ate breakfast and gave each other a fond farewell and headed back to Houston. On our way, we stopped by Daddy's hometown of Sinton, TX and visited my grandparent's old house. It was a quick trip down memory lane and it brought back many precious memories... like the time I put my hand on Grandma's still-hot iron and burned my hand...

Ouch. That was a dumb moment for me. But hey, I was little.

Well, I'm sorry this post took so long to put up. I had SO MANY PHOTOS that it took an overnight upload to get all of them on. Time to drink some tea to get rid of this damn cough. Talk to y'all later!

Ally

** - I do not condone the watching of Jersey Shore... unless it's performed by the cast of The Importance of Being Earnest. Seriously. YouTube it :)