Dia de las Madres

Mother's day in Mexico was amazing!! It is a National Holiday...uauh!! Jose had the day off from work and there was a "fiesta" at Santiago's school.
I felt so honored and loved with so many surprises, hugs and so many other special mamas to share the joy with.

Santiago danced a "danza folclorica" which I was very touched by. I remember very vividly when I used to dance and dress in very similar dresses for my school when I was his age! I'm so thankful and feel so blessed to see him enjoy and partake of our very rich hispanic culture.

The children sang, recited poetry, played the flute, the older kids played the guitar and every classroom danced a different song...it was a lovely presentation.

Santiago y su maestra Marcela

After the show, we had "tacos de canasta"...mmmm so good!!

Then I was given this beautiful flowers and to end the evening....a "serenata" with Mariachis and all!!

Even cookie participated in the celebration!!

Thank you to my three sweeties who made my day so special!! Love you so much!

Redesigning the backyard

Now that our time here in Mexico is almost coming to an end, we decided to start preparing the turn in the house. The owner did not want a sand box to be left outside, so we thought a beautiful planter box would be great for them and for us to enjoy for the time we have left here. I had lots of fun picking out trinitarias, roses, hibiscus and some vegetables.

Fortunately, I had great helpers and the planter box was done in no time. Many hands make light work!!

Digging our hands in the earth makes us soo happy!! Incredible connection indeed!!

Now that all the yummy vegetables are in, the bunnies can't roam free anymore...:(
We harvested some bamboo and made them a nice area for them to be in..they did seem to be happy and have since built a tunnel home where they spend time when the weather is too warm.