It has always been kicked off beginning Thanksgiving and it just keeps on going.
I come from a pretty large family and we use any excuse to have a cook out and get together.
Thanksgiving is no exception... it usually turns into a 4 day family gathering and I can't say that I hate it.
Today, we will continue with the festivities and celebrate my cousin Luis' 18th birthday!
I love all my cousins and Luis is no exception. I am pretty proud of him to say the least.
He's a great student, enrolled in AP classes in high school, member of his high school's varsity wrestling team (and you gotta give any guy props for wearing those singlets), he plans to join the Navy and attend college out of state; he already has a few picked out. I have helped him write his personal statement and I can tell you that he doesn't settle for less. We usually have debates because he always thinks he's correct which isn't always the case. I will admit that I have learned a lot from him. My favorite characteristic of his is his independence of other's opinions. I'm glad that he isn't the stereotype teenager following the masses but on the contrary, he has goals and is actively working towards them. I can say a high volume of good things about my cousin, even the fact that I used to change his diapers and feed him (I swear, I'm not that old). Anyway, he's one of four cousins graduating from high school this coming year and I'm extremely grateful for that.
So, from your favorite big cousin, Happy Birthday Luis, or should I say "Pollito"! Love ya!!!
I took him and his sister Vanessa to LA this past summer and he really enjoyed it!
