Families are so interesting. They come in infinite variety. Despite the endless idealization of family, there is no such thing as a perfect family, nor anything close. All of them are very messy; many of them are broken. Most are functional; some are dysfunctional. They cause pain and anxiety, sleepless nights and endless discussion. At the same time, family is the source of our greatest joys in this life!
Michelle's fiance comes from a family of seven children, with six sons and one daughter.*(our combined seven are made up of six daughters and one son) It will be fun and interesting to see all of Pedro's family, and how they interact. They are traveling from as far away as Spain and Oregon and California. We have already discovered that the family frequently switches into speaking Spanish to one another. It is more a matter of the more English proficient helping the parents find the right word in English to express what they want to say. or interpreting what is spoken. (That is my observation/assumption, at least!)
Soon we will all be off to the ceremony and then the dance floor!
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