Hola Familia !
March Birthdays are :
Marc Rivera ~ 5th
"Nena" Helen ~ 5th
Chata ~ 6th
Lydia Wong ~ 11th
Bitsy ~ 16th
Gloria Vasquez ~ 17th
Paul Camero ~ 21st
Stephen Hunt ~ 21st
Alissa Medina ~ 26th
Ashley de la Pena ~ 28th
Ok so far this is who I have, again if I am missing anybody please email me !
Luv Y'all Like Cuz's
Cuz Andy & Cuz Marjorie
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tammy Wong Benson's Baby Shower
~ Hola Familia ~
There was good turnout from both sides of the family and they received many good gifts needed for the little one and proud parents . There were "finger sandwiches" and some delicious cake. And everybody had a GREAT time . It was good seeing Tammy and Eric and everyone else and I will hopefully be able to break the news of a healthy and happy new Cuz being born as soon as I get the word ! 
I just wanted to write a quick blog to fill everybody in on Tammy's recent baby shower in SA and let Marjorie get some pictures in !
Big THANKS to Tammy's mom Irene and to Uncle Xavier and Aunt Rachel for taking care of the set up and details for the party at Ft. Sam Houston Golf Club !
Tammy and Eric and "baby" are all doing good and Cuz Tammy is looking good as a new mommy !
There was good turnout from both sides of the family and they received many good gifts needed for the little one and proud parents . There were "finger sandwiches" and some delicious cake. And everybody had a GREAT time . It was good seeing Tammy and Eric and everyone else and I will hopefully be able to break the news of a healthy and happy new Cuz being born as soon as I get the word !
Some of the boys...Xavier , Greg and I headed out to the driving range to knock a few outta the park.......
Luv Y'all like Cuz's
Cuz Andy & Cuz Marjorie
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
~ La Familia Port A 2009 ~
Hola Familia ~
We know this sounds early but in actuality it really is not. I think that everyone has been reading the family blog and noticed the countdown for the coast trip to Port Aransas in July. With the way that the months have been flying by, 6 months really is not a long time to prepare for this. SO HERE GOES!!!!
We would like to get a family coast trip together and would like for both sides of the family to get together for somewhat of a family reunion type trip at the coast. We did this last year and had a great turn out and had alot of fun. The following is what we are looking at as far as details are concerned.
DATE: JULY 24, 25, 26 2009
ROOM COSTS: $420.00
PLACE: SEASHELL VILLAGE IN PORT ARANSAS
GO TO WEBSITE TO VIEW ROOMS: WWW.SEASHELLVILLAGE.COM
Look for the "Deluxe Kitchen Unit"- this is a one bedroom- has 2 queen size beds in the bedroom and pull out sofa sleeper in the living room.
We have already reserved one whole building which consists of 10 rooms. So what we are really needing to know is how many families or people are going to go so that way if we need to get more rooms, we can. I know $420.00 sounds like alot for a room but when you look at it, depending on the family, you can fit as many as 8-10 people in one room. 2 people to each bed or more if you want and 2 people to the sleeper sofa and then sleeping bags for the kids or even blow up mattresses. You are more than welcome to ask the other family members that went last year regarding the rooms and they will tell you that these rooms are worth the money.
The money deadline for each room will be May 31, 2009- that will reserve your room for you and your family.
Everyone will be responsible for bringing their own food and drinks and liquor and beer for their rooms and families. There are bar-b-que pits there, where we can have a family bar-b-que and everyone bring items for this bar-b-que.
If you have any other questions please email me ~ Terri or Greg .
Again- this will be alot of fun for all and the area we will be staying at is very isolated so the kids can run around with no problems.
Luv Y'all like Cuz's
We know this sounds early but in actuality it really is not. I think that everyone has been reading the family blog and noticed the countdown for the coast trip to Port Aransas in July. With the way that the months have been flying by, 6 months really is not a long time to prepare for this. SO HERE GOES!!!!
We would like to get a family coast trip together and would like for both sides of the family to get together for somewhat of a family reunion type trip at the coast. We did this last year and had a great turn out and had alot of fun. The following is what we are looking at as far as details are concerned.
DATE: JULY 24, 25, 26 2009
ROOM COSTS: $420.00
PLACE: SEASHELL VILLAGE IN PORT ARANSAS
GO TO WEBSITE TO VIEW ROOMS: WWW.SEASHELLVILLAGE.COM
Look for the "Deluxe Kitchen Unit"- this is a one bedroom- has 2 queen size beds in the bedroom and pull out sofa sleeper in the living room.
We have already reserved one whole building which consists of 10 rooms. So what we are really needing to know is how many families or people are going to go so that way if we need to get more rooms, we can. I know $420.00 sounds like alot for a room but when you look at it, depending on the family, you can fit as many as 8-10 people in one room. 2 people to each bed or more if you want and 2 people to the sleeper sofa and then sleeping bags for the kids or even blow up mattresses. You are more than welcome to ask the other family members that went last year regarding the rooms and they will tell you that these rooms are worth the money.
The money deadline for each room will be May 31, 2009- that will reserve your room for you and your family.
Everyone will be responsible for bringing their own food and drinks and liquor and beer for their rooms and families. There are bar-b-que pits there, where we can have a family bar-b-que and everyone bring items for this bar-b-que.
If you have any other questions please email me ~ Terri or Greg .
Again- this will be alot of fun for all and the area we will be staying at is very isolated so the kids can run around with no problems.
Luv Y'all like Cuz's
Friday, December 26, 2008
Family Christmas Party 08
Feliz Navidad La Familia Style!
Our Christmas party came and went and I think everyone had a great time! A big Thank You to Cuz Helen for welcoming all of us into her home! As y'all know Marjorie gets a little excited when presented with the opportunity to take a lot of pictures, so here they are! (Click on the word pictures) From the time we got to SA to when we got back to Austin she took 500 pictures ! Luckily she was able to scale it down to what we have now and it won't take you all day to view them ! I am the one who did the comments on all the pix so don't get mad at her (Thelma) ! We really hope maybe one of these Christmas's we can get the Cali Cuz's down here or maybe we could all go up there but for now we will just make do with pictures ! Thanks to everyone for bringing your favorite dishes and BIG Thanks to the other cook Joe ! I would also really like to say a Big Semper Fi Thank You to Cuz Louie for rounding everyone up for the group pic ! I dont think we could have done it without him ! AND Thanks to Ty ( I hope I spelled it right) for having the patience to take the group shot with 5 different cameras ! We really LOVE you guys and gals and hope you enjoy reading this blog and looking at all the pix ! ENJOY !
Since we were in town we also went to the Riverwalk and checked out the Alamo and Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve. It was so beautiful and not really crowded at all! If you would like to see more pictures of that night click here!
Our Christmas party came and went and I think everyone had a great time! A big Thank You to Cuz Helen for welcoming all of us into her home! As y'all know Marjorie gets a little excited when presented with the opportunity to take a lot of pictures, so here they are! (Click on the word pictures) From the time we got to SA to when we got back to Austin she took 500 pictures ! Luckily she was able to scale it down to what we have now and it won't take you all day to view them ! I am the one who did the comments on all the pix so don't get mad at her (Thelma) ! We really hope maybe one of these Christmas's we can get the Cali Cuz's down here or maybe we could all go up there but for now we will just make do with pictures ! Thanks to everyone for bringing your favorite dishes and BIG Thanks to the other cook Joe ! I would also really like to say a Big Semper Fi Thank You to Cuz Louie for rounding everyone up for the group pic ! I dont think we could have done it without him ! AND Thanks to Ty ( I hope I spelled it right) for having the patience to take the group shot with 5 different cameras ! We really LOVE you guys and gals and hope you enjoy reading this blog and looking at all the pix ! ENJOY !
Since we were in town we also went to the Riverwalk and checked out the Alamo and Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve. It was so beautiful and not really crowded at all! If you would like to see more pictures of that night click here!
Monday, December 15, 2008
New Cuz's and My San Fran Visit
Hola Familia !
Ok I want to take this opportunity to introduce some new little cuz's to our family !
Sorry this one is kinda of late but Mama has been kinda busy and I didnt want to bug her for the info but she was nice enough to take some time to send me the info and pics so I would like to introduce Cuz Gabriel Federico born November 8th to Cuz Shanna !
Ok I want to take this opportunity to introduce some new little cuz's to our family !
Sorry this one is kinda of late but Mama has been kinda busy and I didnt want to bug her for the info but she was nice enough to take some time to send me the info and pics so I would like to introduce Cuz Gabriel Federico born November 8th to Cuz Shanna !
I am also proud to announce the arrival of our newest Cuz on the East Coast.... Little Cuz Simone Emilia born December 9th to Cuz Tom Vasquez and Lisa Davis ! (when I figure out how to get the pic out of the pdf file I will update)
All parents and babies are doing well at last report and will all enjoy their First Christmas's together !
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I just wanted to throw in a personal note, I visited my girls in San Francisco this past weekend and all are doing good and growing smart and healthy...I have started a tradition this year with Hannah's bday last month of taking them by themselves on their bdays for a Daddy-Daughter Dinner of their choice , its really nice to get them by themselves and just talk about whatever they want too and just have some time on our own. I took Faith to her's on friday and she chose Red Lobster just like her sister and we had lots of fun ! Here is the link to the pictures I took ! Enjoy ! ( Click on the word pictures)
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Some news about the Family Christmas Party.....I have heard thru the grapevine that instead of having it at the "Party House" in Helotes this year it might be at the "Party House" at Nena's ! I am waiting for official word about this but as soon as I know I will let YOU know...I just wanted to give everyone a heads up so you wont be at Chata's christmas day on her porch wondering where everyone is ! Stay Tuned !
Luv Y'all like Cuz's
Cuz Andy & Cuz Marjorie
Saturday, November 29, 2008
~December Bdays & Thanksgiving 2008~
Hola Familia !
I have a lot to pack in to this issue so be patient and read on !
Lets start with the December Birthdays :
Dec 1 ~ Larry Wong
Dec 2 ~ Steve Vasquez
Dec 9 ~ Simone Emilia Dec 10 ~ Elvira Vasquez "101" yrs old !
Dec 13 ~ Kailee
Brian Jr.
Dec 15 ~ Angela Rose
Paul Adrian
Dec 20 ~ Leti
Theresa Hapshie
Dec 24 ~ Aunt BB
Dec 27 ~ Faith Taylor de la Peña
Olivia Farias
Dec 30 ~ Rosie (in Cali)
If I have left anybody out that needs to be posted please let me know !
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Thanksgiving 2008
Marjorie and I went out with my parents to the "
Party House" in Helotes (Chata and Lupe's) and saw most of the usual suspects out there. Lupe's Sister and Family were there to greet us and we got down to chowing down. Of course the bigger our family gets the more everybody has to try and split spending the Holidays with our family and with their significant others family too. So we just kept eating, watching football, and greeting everyone as they came in! We were entertained by "Baby" Brian who has been red shirted already for the Longhorns Football team (just kidding hahaha) 
he is already up walking around and showing off his strength! It was really good seeing everyone and we missed seeing some of y'all that were at your "other" families get togethers... we hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! We are looking forward to seeing more "Primos" for the Christmas Holidays! We also celebrated Rose Vallejo's Birthday and also even though she is in Cali, Hannah de la Peña's Bday! AND a rare sighting that was documented on camera , this shot of Armando smiling ! Here is the link for some of the pictures Marjorie took(< click on the word pictures) Hope Y'all enjoy !
Party House" in Helotes (Chata and Lupe's) and saw most of the usual suspects out there. Lupe's Sister and Family were there to greet us and we got down to chowing down. Of course the bigger our family gets the more everybody has to try and split spending the Holidays with our family and with their significant others family too. So we just kept eating, watching football, and greeting everyone as they came in! We were entertained by "Baby" Brian who has been red shirted already for the Longhorns Football team (just kidding hahaha) 
he is already up walking around and showing off his strength! It was really good seeing everyone and we missed seeing some of y'all that were at your "other" families get togethers... we hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! We are looking forward to seeing more "Primos" for the Christmas Holidays! We also celebrated Rose Vallejo's Birthday and also even though she is in Cali, Hannah de la Peña's Bday! AND a rare sighting that was documented on camera , this shot of Armando smiling ! Here is the link for some of the pictures Marjorie took(<~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hey y'all its Marjorie here and I thought I would include something here under the topic of thanksgiving. I made my Pecan Yam Casserole, and Cranberry Salad again this year and some of y'all asked for the recipe so I thought I would post it on here for those who want it! My disclaimer is anyone on a diet should not even look at this! Its about a zillion calories each but so worth it! Enjoy!
Pecan Yam Casserole
Filling:
4 bouregard sweet potatoes
2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup butter
1 1/2- 2 cups sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
Topping:
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
Cooking Instructions (Filling first, Topping second)
1. Steam or bake sweet potatoes until soft
2. peel potatoes
3. mash potatoes
4. mix ingredients (filling)
5. place in casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
1. add all ingredients (topping) butter must be melted, in a large ziplock bag.
2. shake/mix
3. add to top of casserole
4. bake in oven for additional 5 minutes (still at 400 degrees)
5. serve and enjoy!
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Cranberry Salad
1 bag cranberries (washed)
1 bag big marshmellows
1 med can crushed drained pineapple
1 cup sugar
1 regular size cool whip
In a food processor grind marshmellows and cranberries together on top speed. Add sugar and drained pineapple. Refrigerate overnight. Next morning add the cool whip and set in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
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Just a reminder !
LOOK AT THE TOP OF THIS BLOG ! The countdown is getting closer to FIESTA and our 2nd Annual Port A "La Familia" trip! Start planning and getting ready! Coming up soon I am going to be trying to get a count of how many people we will have going to Port A..... I know some of you might not know till we get closer but maybe next month I will try and get some kind of tentative count!
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THANK GOD !
I am thankful for having each and every one of you as my family! There have been so many good memories and there will be LOTS more to come! We have done a pretty good job of showing our youngest that we do our best to stay together, so lets keep it up! Y'all are very important to me whether you are in SA or Pfluggerville or North Carolina or Cali or wherever you may be and I want to hear about whats important to you and your families and if its ok with you let everyone else know too! So again I want everyone to know my email box is open and I will do what I can to keep "La Familia " posted!
I am thankful for having each and every one of you as my family! There have been so many good memories and there will be LOTS more to come! We have done a pretty good job of showing our youngest that we do our best to stay together, so lets keep it up! Y'all are very important to me whether you are in SA or Pfluggerville or North Carolina or Cali or wherever you may be and I want to hear about whats important to you and your families and if its ok with you let everyone else know too! So again I want everyone to know my email box is open and I will do what I can to keep "La Familia " posted!
LOVE YA LIKE CUZ's ......
Cuz Andy & Cuz Marjorie
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Thanksgiving and New Cuz's.....
Hola Familia !
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !
Long time no see on here..I am sorry but life gets hectic sometimes as ALL of y'all know !
I wanted to get on here and get this out because I know some of y'all look at this stuff at work and later on this week you might not be working .
Well its the holidays and we also have some birthdays going on this week !
We have Cuz Rileigh in cali and Cuz Kelsey on Tuesday the 25th celebrating a birthday and then we have our very own Turkeys Cuz Hannah and Cuz Rose V. celebrating on Turkey Day the 27th ! Gobble Gobble !
Cuz Kelsey had an early bday celebration at the "party house" in Helotes on Saturday night and it was also a sort of farewell party because he is going back to North Carolina to help out with family back there ! Kelsey your family here wishes you well and wants to let you know we are "always" here for you and please let us know if you ever need anything...come back and visit soon !
I know everybody has tons of familia on both sides and it gets crazy trying to go back and forth visiting everyone, I hope we all get the chance to run into each other somewhere along the way during this Holiday season ....... Marjorie and I will be headed to the "party house" in Helotes for some good ole fashioned turkey dinner with Chata and Lupe and hope to see
as many of you as we can !
NEW CUZ NEW CUZ NEW CUZ!
Another reason to give Thanks this year is that we have a new Cuz brought to us by Cuz Shanna.... Cuz Gabriel Federico was born in to our familia! I am trying to get more info and maybe some more pix from mama but be patient because you know new babies can make ya busy!
Also CONGRATULATIONS to my parents Armando & Rose de la Pena for their 49th Wedding Anniversary on the 22nd of November !
LOS PRIMOS Volleyball team finished up 2nd this last season and ended the volleyball year.....the team had a GREAT year and is looking forward to next season around feb/mar ! There is talk of some Garage Sales coming up to support the team so I will try and keep you posted. Los Primos volleyball would really like to see more familia come out and watch the games and just hang out!
Everyone have a Safe Holiday and keep me posted on whats happening with you so I can let everybody know!
Luv Y'all like Cuz's ....
Andy & Marjorie
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !
Long time no see on here..I am sorry but life gets hectic sometimes as ALL of y'all know !
I wanted to get on here and get this out because I know some of y'all look at this stuff at work and later on this week you might not be working .
Well its the holidays and we also have some birthdays going on this week !
We have Cuz Rileigh in cali and Cuz Kelsey on Tuesday the 25th celebrating a birthday and then we have our very own Turkeys Cuz Hannah and Cuz Rose V. celebrating on Turkey Day the 27th ! Gobble Gobble !
Cuz Kelsey had an early bday celebration at the "party house" in Helotes on Saturday night and it was also a sort of farewell party because he is going back to North Carolina to help out with family back there ! Kelsey your family here wishes you well and wants to let you know we are "always" here for you and please let us know if you ever need anything...come back and visit soon !
I know everybody has tons of familia on both sides and it gets crazy trying to go back and forth visiting everyone, I hope we all get the chance to run into each other somewhere along the way during this Holiday season ....... Marjorie and I will be headed to the "party house" in Helotes for some good ole fashioned turkey dinner with Chata and Lupe and hope to see
as many of you as we can !NEW CUZ NEW CUZ NEW CUZ!
Another reason to give Thanks this year is that we have a new Cuz brought to us by Cuz Shanna.... Cuz Gabriel Federico was born in to our familia! I am trying to get more info and maybe some more pix from mama but be patient because you know new babies can make ya busy!
Also CONGRATULATIONS to my parents Armando & Rose de la Pena for their 49th Wedding Anniversary on the 22nd of November !
LOS PRIMOS Volleyball team finished up 2nd this last season and ended the volleyball year.....the team had a GREAT year and is looking forward to next season around feb/mar ! There is talk of some Garage Sales coming up to support the team so I will try and keep you posted. Los Primos volleyball would really like to see more familia come out and watch the games and just hang out!
Everyone have a Safe Holiday and keep me posted on whats happening with you so I can let everybody know!
Luv Y'all like Cuz's ....
Andy & Marjorie
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