Gabby and I are back from a fantastic visit to the states. We spent 3 weeks catching up with family and friends, enjoying the summer heat, and of course eating at my favorite places! The time FLEW by so quickly! We had such a great time, but really missed Enrique so we are happy to be back in Mexico once again.
Gabriella is growing up so quickly! She can say many single words like: up, down, out, off, hi, hola, hello, bye, papa, dada, daddy, mom, mama, mommy, cat, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth. She knows most Spanish and English forms of the words and will literally "gab" for a good length of time with you (even though most of it is jibberish right now). It is so amazing to watch her grow and to see how influential we as parents are. She really looks to us as role models...which is a good reminder for Enrique and I to watch what we eat and how we talk to each other and other people.
Being back in Mexico, I really miss being in Utah! I just want to have my cake and eat it, too! I want to be able to be with Enrique while raising Gabby in a clean, safe environment. To me, that would be in SLC, but that is not what is in store for us right now. We have to be strong and roll with the punches. Who knows what's in store for us and where life will take us! I am content here in Mexico, but I wouldn't say I'm super happy. Nor is Enrique. He misses being in the states--working, seeing his friends, our house, my family, etc... It has been awesome getting to know his family which probably would never have happened if we were still in SLC. Gotta keep looking at the positives....
We are thinking of trying to head to to Canada next year. Enrique would love to go to a culinary arts school and perhaps I could teach up there. That idea is complicated by Canada requiring visas for Mexicans now, but I think it could work out for us if we can get him a student visa. We'll see...... We are also thinking that maybe we just need to get out of the big city. Maybe we'll end up closer to the ocean. You just never know! We don't give up hope that Obama may pass legislation to help our immigration situation...again...you never know!
Hope all is well with one and all.
Hugs,
LFG
Monday, August 10, 2009
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