Wackyfish

It seems like everyone showed up all at once. The program for the day called for all the Tamale makers to show up at 10:30 am for the assembly and steaming of tamales for this evening’s festivities. My family has never been very good about time and it was nearly noon before the assembly line got underway. An hour and half and 50 pounds of Maza later we have over 300 tamales ready for steaming.
All of my Aunts are here. Not to mention most of my cousins and many of my uncles. There are three dogs and many many friends.
Kids are running around screaming, a dog is barking, the din of laughter and “catching up” noises is nearly deafening. Everyone is eating, drinking and having a wonderful time.
I love these family gatherings…
They are not so different really from Samoan family gatherings.
I am feeling very “At Home”.
I hope you are as well.