Congratulations President Obama!

Finally, our country has spoken loud and clear! For once, our fellow Americans realized that our country needed a change and that change will lead to progress. I was glued to the TV last night with Andrew... together, my son and I watched as the results came in. When the West Coast results came in and I saw that Obama was to be our 44th president, I immediately hugged my son and I sobbed! I was able to share this historical moment with my son. I will never forget that (sniff, sniff)! Gene's son Marcos contacted me and he was jubilant! I was touched that the youth of America came out strong and got involved... I am still basking in such emotion right now and to be honest, I want this feeling to last for awhile.

So today my fellow Democrats, if you get a chance to twirl or skip just do it! We have the right to do so... when you drive home from work tonight, blast your radio and groove to the music. Feel the CHANGE and celebrate that change that is in the air.

CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT OBAMA!!

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Today is Los Dia de Los Muertos and I am celebrating the lives of my Mother and Father by sharing funny stories about them...and there were many, listening to their favorite music, cooking traditional Mexican food and for dessert, chocolate cake (those of you that knew my father, a meal wasn't complete unless it ended with chocolate cake).

I will not go into grand detail about the history of Dia de Los Muertos, that is what Google is for, but I will tell you that this day means a lot to me... not only is it part of my Mexican Heritage it is part of the Catholic faith which I treasure dearly.

I celebrate the Day of the Dead with my students and they made altars for their loved one(s) who died. We even made sugar skulls in art class! It was a great lesson that they enjoyed and was wonderful for me to share my parents lives and explain the tradition of "The Day" as I call it, with my 2nd graders. We all had a great time and they were so proud of their altars.

So today, think of your loved ones with laughter, song, and food! Keep them alive in your heart!

DECORATED SUGAR SKULLS


Altars made by students