I have shared about my immediate family and even my husband’s family on my blog many times but did you know I have a sister? I am 7 years older than she is but in many ways she can kick my butt, like in the way she handles her kids, I don’t even have myself in such "check" (aka control). Also, I’ve shared with many that if they think I am "strong" they needed to meet my sister, Wanda! She has gone through alot in life and she keeps struttin’. My mom raised some tough chicks BUT we are so mushy. Our hearts are soft but only those close to us know that!

She has been with me since last Tuesday and she leaves next week. I don’t want her to go. It feels good to have my family here next to me. Her kids, my nieces and nephews are such good kids. I am proud of them. Ashlee the oldest is going to Bard High School and when she finishes high school she will have an Associates! That’s what I’m talking about. Empowered, confident young Latinas! She wants to be a peds doctor. (Any folks with scholarships contact me!).

This sunday in our house church service, having them all there was so good and they were my back up team! If I had money I would just move her down here. Maybe one day I can make that dream a reality. I so wish she was nearby.

So I give you a glimpse of my family, mi familia. Here they are:

Me and my sister Wanda at Bayside in Miami

Wanda, her kids (Ashlee, Alyssa, Angelisse, Michael) and my sons Samuel and DJ.

This is my mom!

Lives on Ave D.

Raised two tough smart

girls all by herself!

Go mom!