7 random things tag...

1. I was born in Iowa. Everytime I had to answer where I was born I got the response, "...well thats random I thought you were from Canada?" My dad went to grad school at Iowa State and that is why I am so blessed to be an AMERICAN!!! I love it here.

2.Speaking of Iowa, my Father's alma mater mascot was a cardinal... The AZ Cardinals are in the superbowl...my current school color is cardinal red. Now that's random!
3.Contrary to why my ethnic origins may suggest,I do not speak fluent Espanol(Spanish). This causes many communication issues with my mother. There have been so many times that we were talking about two different things and never noticed. Thank goodness I have Jon; he helps correct the both us to make sure we are on the same page..by the way my mom is coming back because she can't get enough of me!

4.I talk to at least one member of the Cortez clan daily. Usually its my sister, she's pretty cool,
5.I have no middle name. I used to make up a really ugly name when people would ask... yes, I am a little odd.

6.I do not like being cold. Although I am from Canada I hate the cold!

7.I have been tagged three times but am finally getting around to doing one.
I tag Lisseth and Haya.

Holiday catch up

We had a great holiday season this year. My mom and brother came down for Christmas and it was so nice to have the fam near by. We took them to Puerto Penasco for a few days.
It is December and my mom and brother both got into the ocean. I thought they were nuts. Those Crazy Canucks!


Jon and Mike road the little 50's around while I got the dune cart. Jon decided I was driving to slow for Mexico and took over for awhile. I think my mom almost had a heart attack. It was so funny hearing her scream while Jon went over some jumps in the sand. Jon bought those shades at the market down there. I think they looked better on me. Thanks hun!

Christmas Eve dinner was at the in-laws. That was so much fun. We reenacted the Christmas Story. You'll have to see those pictures on my mother in-law's blog.

Christmas day we went back over there. Jon and the boys played football in the rain. They were sopping wet! I am surprised no one got sick.

Every holiday there is a ping pong tournament. I think my bro won this game.


For New Years Eve Jon and I went for Italian food. We were fast asleep by 12:05. What can we say we love our sleep.



We had a great 2008 and hope to have an even better 2009! We wish you all the best!