My Marvelous Mom

This was written in 1981. I was about eight years old. I think. So please forgive the attempt at humor.

Thirty-five years agon in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, the best mom in the world was born. Yes, on July 24, __ my mom was Angelica was borm. Life started out pretty ordinary. She attended Ysleta High School and went on to UTEP college. then instead of marrying Charleston Heston (I was a big fan of "Dynasty" and the "Colbys" at the time.) She married my dad. On ____, a wonderful event took place. I was born. That started my mom's career as a marvelous mommy!
I can always count on my mom to help me with my homework. All day long she works at home and at night she takes us shopping. She is very happy when I make my bed. My mom didn't even get too upset when I almost lost my shoe.
Mom's favorite color is white and she likes to watch "Keystone Cops" on television. To relax and have fun, my mom likes to sew, paint, draw and have indoor plants. If I had the money I needed, I would...(missing sentence). . .Secret and take her out to eat at Red Lobster. I would also clean the potty for a month. Oh, I'd also be sure to say, "Mom, you're the greatest and I love you!" XOXOXOXOXOX

This is me!

Yes, this is me. Boy, I sure was cute! Ha! Ha! My birthday was in April, but I was really supposed to be born the end of February. I guess you could tell I was a late bloomer. I was born in a small town in Idaho that only had one stop light.

Here are my gorgeous parents. This picture is from when they were newlyweds. They are standing outside my Grandma's house.

We lived in Idaho until I was five and then moved to El Paso, Texas. I attended Hillside Elementary School, Ross Middle School, Bassett Jr. High and Burges High School.


Here are some of the young men and young women that I went through mutual with.
Pictures left to right. Top:Me and Robert Scott. Middle:Becky Hernandez, Jennifer Dinkel, Daniel Scott, Angie Salcedo, James Scott, Laura, Elena,?,and Hanna.
Don't we look so excited. This picture was taken after a youth fireside that was held at my house.