It’s summer! June has been a busy month, with school ending and our big trip to Texas and Mexico. I just had to take a few weeks off to disconnect and spend time with family! This is June in photos… At the beginning of the month, I celebrated my 33rd birthday with a weekend full […]
Visiting Mexico
Visiting Monterrey, Mexico
Monterrey, the capitol of the state of Nuevo León, is the city that I’ve visited the most in Mexico. It’s only about a 2-and-a-half hour drive from the Texas border, and about 7 hours from Austin, where my mom lives. I’ve made this trip many times, but still get excited as soon as I start […]
El Cerro de la Silla
If you’ve ever been to Monterrey, Mexico, then you’ll likely recognize el Cerro de la Silla, or Saddleback Mountain, from a mile away! It has this name because it looks a little like a saddle when viewed from the side. I miss Mexico tremendously, but I’m sure I’ll be visiting this beautiful country again soon… […]
Wordless Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…
My grandma (abuelita) passed away yesterday. Monday. She was buried today. Tuesday. It all happened so fast, but I think it’s finally starting to sink in. I’m so happy I was able to say goodbye. We were with her last week, in Mexico, that’s why I’ve been a little absent here and on Twitter lately. […]
Guess where I am! Random cell photos
You’d think tourism into northern Mexico would be dead, but it took us hours to get our permits! Not here for pleasure, unfortunately. In fact, I haven’t even left the house, as I’ve been at my abuelita’s side since we arrived. Thank goodness for my iPad and painfully slow WiFi to take my mind off […]
Summer memories in Mexico
When I was a little girl, I would spend every summer in Mexico. Long, fun-filled days spent outside, playing with my cousins, helping out my grandpa at his farm, or swimming in the river. I enjoyed the gorgeous parks and hiking up the beautiful mountains. I’d go to the candy shop with just a few […]