Friday, June 20, 2008

Looking Through Some Photographs

Saturday night.
We just got home from Aquatica, Seaworld's version of Wet & Wild.
Great fun.
I was going through an old box and found these gems.
Some of these have probably been posted before.
In no particular order... as always, click the picture for a larger view.


This was taken at our first apartment.
No wonder I rarely had you guys over.
A temporary case of mental retardation.


Titi Lidia standing in front Fora's pantaletas.
We miss you sweetie.


This is one of my favorite pictures of Mama.
Doing what she loved best.


Every time we post pictures, these 3 always seem to pop up.

Patti doing her best Pocahontas.
Sorry girls. You know we love you.



Can't show one without the other.
This is Millie's one sided version.
Either that or the photographer slapped a mojon
on the side of her head at the last minute.

Speaking of which.. check this out.


OK. Last one to embarrass.
Can't forget the Little Rabbi.


Mom looks like Papi se tiro un peo.
P.U.


This is where Jerry Seinfeld got his idea for Kramer.
Check out Dave's do.







Dave doing his best Elvis Costello.
There's Chick looking over his shoulder whispering
"Do you know how silly you look?"





Mom with her two boys. I think I was under the bed.


The Gold Man himself.
For non-family readers, his nickname was Oro, which meant Gold.
Gold he was. We miss him.
Saramabeech! Dame un palo!
We love you Papa.


This was the other time I had no hair.
I have no idea what's by my feet. Mom, is that a dog?


Where do I get my good looks?
It's in the genes, baby! The man, the legend.
Love you Pop.



Did you know Roxane use to work on the Love Boat?
Check out the hat.


I'll give you a nickel if you guess who the guys on each end are.
Post it in the comments.


The family's first business man.


Finally, if you're ever invited to the Cardona's for Thanksgiving,
you might want to bring your own turkey.

Friday, June 06, 2008

Moments in Life....


A friend of mine used to say "there are moments in life that you have to sit back and take a mental picture and never forget that moment." We used to call that a "Kodak moment".

This past Friday was a Kodak moment for me. Eric graduated from High School. What a feeling!
He is planning to attend Valencia College and major in TV Production. (ESPN here "I" come.)
Running towards.....Mom

Proud Dad


Words of Wisdom


Proud Brother

Proud Day for All of Us.

Happy Birthday, Marie




Happy

Birthday

to my

Princess.

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Bad Day?

If this is real and not staged, what would you do if you had the cubicle next to him?

Chick: would this be the time to pull out the baseball bat that sits under our desk/bed?

I say: batter up!



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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Flordia Memorial Day

Our turn. Cocoa Beach.

4 Generations



Castle Builder


Speed Racer


Mother and Child Reunion


Surfer Dude

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Sunday, May 25, 2008

This is the Perez Motto

I saw this and had to take a pic for you guys! It's great.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Join US to Celebrate This Perfect Couple

Jinnie, Carlos, and I are planning a 50th Wedding Anniversary for our great parents next year. We are planning a 2 night and 3 day Family Reunion at a resort in the Pocono Mountains. It will take place the weekend os April 18, 2009. Possibly Fri, Sat, Sun. (April 17-19). We will be providing details by the end of the Summer. We want to celebrate by spending time together as we did last year on the Cruise. The cost will be much less. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US IN 2009. Your presence will help make it a great anniversary for Manuel & Emma (Papi & Mami).

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

A marital example to all of us!





I just love this picture. I had to post it!

Hope you all agree.


Mr & Mrs Paul Hymovitz



As you all know, Uncle Paul got married this past weekend.


Mom, Tio Liche and Tio Tito went to P.R. to attend the wedding.

Mom and Tio Manuel were the madrina and padrino.
Mom asked me to post these pictures of the event for the family.

God Bless Uncle Paul and his new bride.


Thursday, May 15, 2008

You Say It's Your Birthday

20 seven year olds
150 water balloons
10 water pistols
1 slip and slide
1 pirate ship
1 tired grandfather

Happy Birthday to the little guy.

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day!!!

To my mom and all the other wonderful moms that help keep us together. (note: if i don't have your mom up it's because I don't have a picture so feel free to add any that I missed!)


















Saturday, May 10, 2008

Happy Anniversary Jimmy & Iris!



A couple days late, but last Wednesday May 7th was Jimmy & Iris’ 25th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations on a most excellent celebration and God’s blessing on the next 25 years.

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Conditions that affect "Puertorriquenos"

Monga:
Mysterious body temperature, not high enough to be considered fever, but serious enough to miss school and work. Illness is unknown by the American Medical Association (AMA) and only understood by doctors of Puerto Rican origin.

Patatú:
Attack of obscure origin that can strike at any time. Could be serious enough to require hospitalization, yet is undetected by medical technology. Victims tend to be males and females over the age of 50 years.

Sereno:
Occurs when someone steps outdoors suddenly at night and is sprinkled by a mysterious substance produced by the night air. There are no physical symptoms and it can only be detected by the Puerto Rican elderly. The effect of having this disease is unknown. Children must not be taken out atnight without proper headgear or risk of contamination is certain.

Empache:
Digestive disorder which occurs after the consumption of a large Puerto Rican meal. The only known cure for this disease is "una buena criolla" or "tirarse un buen peo". (Alka-Seltzer is completely ineffective)

Coltao:
Frequent and mild condition of unknown etiology. Symptoms include but are not limited to fatigue, lack of energy and chronic whining.

Moño Parao:
Psychological imbalance of short duration that causes strange mood swings, violent irritating behavior as well as general unpleasantness.

Cocotazo:
Also referred to as the "Fuácata". A clenched /closed cripple! Caused by left or right fingers flexed to not quite make a fist with middle finger slightly raised higher than the rest and delivered to a child's headwith a quick snap to the wrist (my father's favorite).

Chichón:
Elevated cranial protrusion usually caused by the fall after a patatú. Can also be caused by the sudden or unexpected encounter with a cocotazo.