There he is, intent on giving out points to bands seeking for a cash prize, if not recognition in the glorious youth that is high school. 

Mr Mendoza having a blast at the Thanksgiving party last Friday. Hope you enjoy the photos, dad! :) 

Mr Mendoza and tito Mar (who looks like Bob Hope).
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Good vino at the Thanksgiving dinner.
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Mom at 51, as of last month. Glad to know half of her genes are mine. Dad, are you saving this? :)
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He knows when to pose

Jonathan in July.
*sigh*

Jonathan, whose temperament is unpredictable to visiting family members and whose nose is always prone to the brave thumbs and index fingers of this particular blogger, died this morning. Jonathan was 9 years old. He waited for this blogger's call to him as he lay by the backdoor and he twitched in a faint acknowledgment. He died nimutes after, and his eyes relaxed. This blogger still feels as if he will come out to her ready with a dog embrace. Jonathan 1995-2004.
*sigh*