¡Viva Mexico!

On September 16 Mexico celebrates it's independence. This year it was even more of a celebration because it was the 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence. After living in Mexico for three years this is the first year that Tex got to be in town and attend the festivities. In the Macro Plaza (across from the Plaza Motel) there is a huge stage for performances and tons of food stands. There is a tent that represents each state in Mexico and has authentic food from that state. We attended the festivals as a big happy family with Alex and Rosy and the kids from House of Peace. We didn't take the little ones but still had 9 kids to keep up with. We had the best time. They loved the fireworks and the music. All the kids had braided their hair in the traditional Mexican style. We didn't get home til well after midnight but had so much fun getting to take the kids out for some fun family time.

Alex and Rosy and their new baby Saiday. She looked like a little Mexican doll! So cute!

Alex and Rosy's brother-in-law and nephew in their Independence Day gear.

Me and some of the girls at the festival with Baby Martin!