9-3-09: Hi all! We made it safely to Zacatecas, Zacatecas Mexico (no problems during our drive down) and have transitioned getting Mike and the kids into their respective schools. We will be getting internet hook-up at our place around 9-17 so we will be updating our blog shortly thereafter.
We are staying at my parents' (Patty's) house in Guadalupe which is a growing town adjoining the city of Zacatecas. The 1st picture is of the house with our minivan parked in front. As you can see from the neighborhood shots, the town is built in the hills thus the roads can have steep grades to climb both by foot or vehicle. The park picture shows the park that is within walking distance from our house; it covers an amazing amount of miles!
We've already attended 2 huge bday parties for an uncle and a cousin (held in a hall due to the size of the family; estimate 120 people!). We've also been invited to a couple of dinners at my cousin Raul's house and tonight we will be going to my cousin Sara's house for a gran fiesta to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day (the official holiday begins tonight and runs through tomorrow). So as you can see we have been busy socializing too!
Hi Mike, Patti and Kids,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy that you've chosen to live your dream instead of talking about it and never moving forward. You are gifting your children with life lessons they will never forget and showing them that anything is possible. Our collective hats are off to you both!
Our good news is PBS is interested in Billie The Buffalo for a new children's programming series featuring Billie and Val. We launched the second book at the Kids Funfest in Denver last weekend and are busy gathering sponsors for the children's program. We are at the very begining of this huge process which would never have happened if it wasn't for a chance meeting with a wonderful woman who took me under her wing and is mentoring me!
I signed a copy my new book, 'Billie The Buffalo Goes To Great Sand Dunes National Park,' along with a personal note to Ken Burns! It will go to him (not his assistant) next week!
We are so busy trying to launch this with PBS, market the book ourselves and still operate the other business! We are enjoying every second though, as this is exactly what we've been working hard to create-an opportunity.
When you all have a moment and need to hear and see some English, as I've heard happens to people living away from the U.S., go to our new website, just launched,www.billiethebuffalo.com It has a lot of fun,free activites the kids will enjoy.
As soon as things slow down a bit, we will look at your book Mike, and be happy to give you our feedback as writers. I think we'll be able to do that this weekend.I don't know what I'd do without my writer's circle. In fact, they were instrumental is helping me to move forward and publish Billie in the first place.
We will keep in touch. Much Love to you all, Mark and Judy