San Jose del Cabo

Mexico is fantastic. It’s the morning after we arrived and right now I am sitting at the foot of my brothers’ moms bed typing on my computer while my dad, his ex-wife (i.e. brothers’ mom) and her husband all play on their computers. If Bill (brothers’ moms’ husband) had a Mac too we would be a commercial for Apple machines!

We are an example of extended family love like no other. Joan (brothers’ mom) has been like an aunt to me my entire life. I met Tobys’ (brother) fiance Cristina and she is a doll. Jairo, my new nephew is so sweet and mellow. Babies really do just eat, poop and sleep. In that order! But I love him already. What am I saying, I loved him before I even met him. Both Grandpa’s are completely in love. You can barely get them to put him down.

I haven’t taken to many pictures yet, but as soon as I do I’ll show you all how adorable we all are. And how beautiful Mexico is. The pool out back is tiled in aqua green and warm all the time from the sun. With palm trees and flowers every where, it’s like a little oasis right in our backyard.

Oh, and before I forget. Yesterday (our very first day) and the estuary caught (or possibly was set) on fire. It was amazing to watch. The flames were 100 ft high and burned for hours. It was sad but impressive.

Until next time.

Easter: No ‘Net, Good Food & Succulents Galor!

Steve's parents, Clay (Pa) and Grandma Sarah

Hey Folks, sorry it’s been a while.  My family went down to my grandparents (Steve’s parents) for Easter weekend and unfortunately they are not quite as technologically advanced as the average bear.  No internet, can you believe it?  But then again, would I have found time to write anyway??

My Grandma Sarah & my brother Toby at Easter brunch.

We had a delightful one o’clock “brunch”.  My brother and sister came up from San Francisco to join us.  Steve’s cousin Vince and his family came as well.  Just a small group of 14 (family gatherings are rarely fewer then 20 so this was  nice, intimate, and relatively quiet.)

Vince’s oldest child, Anna, is in eighth grade now and I can’t believe how grown up she is.  It seems like yesterday she was just a kid!  But then again, I certainly don’t feel like enough time has gone by to be 26 myself.

Steve & Vinny at Easter brunch.

While at my Grandma Sarah and Pa’s house I took some pictures of Pa’s succulents and cacti.  Hes got a little shade shed out the sidedoor of the garage.  Every time we visit he gives us some succulents, which we are happy to have.  We are experimenting with propagating them, so far with success (Yeah!).  Currently I don’t know the different species we have but once I find out I’ll be sure to let you know.

These ball cacti are quite menacing don't you agree?

Mixed variety of succulents.

Two varieties of succulents.

This succulent was planted in a hanging pot and had branches almost two feet long!

*All these images were taken with my digital Canon EOS RebelXS using a EFS 18-55mm lens.

~Stephanie