Su Prima

Okay, I have posted plenty about Jenny, the cutest little girl en el mundo. Here is her cousin, Stephanie. I have finally been able to get a picture of her. She's not at all shy, just hasn't been available for the camera. I know this pic looks a little like a "feed the hungry children" ad because of her t-shirt, but don't worry-she's fine. These are 2 kids I would not let starve. She and her grandparents came over for dinner a couple nights ago. I actually cooked Ecuadorian style for them! The fried plantains--I was told tasted just like someone made them in Ecuador. I'm proud of that--it was the first time I ever did it. Now, I will confess the first couple slices burned in about 8 seconds...but I adjusted the temp and the rest came out perfectly. They showed me a video of some people in Ecuador sending greetings to family in the US, then Stephanie asked me if I would take her to see Ecuador. I asked her why not her mom. Apparently if you are a citizen, its hard to get out of the country-they want to make sure you come back. (explanation courtesy of abuelos) Stephanie was born here, so US citizen, naturally.
Her grandparents are Victor and Luisa...or better known at work as "Mami" and "Papi". They have become good friends. Oh, and they like the idea of me taking their nieta to Ecuador. I told them I might if they pay. They still seemed interested...maybe next year??