Found an old Favorite

This series of photos were taken about 4 years ago.

They are from the Amescua side of the family.

One funny and less known fact about us Mexicans is that we love birds.

Often they are kept in outdoor cages (if the climate permits).

These are my Aunt & Uncles birds.

Another fascinating, at least to me, fact is that it is common to keep chickens in East L.A.

My Aunt & Uncle have quite a few.

However, they never sought to own chickens.

They simply flew into their backyard and have never left.

The photo above has chickens in it.

Can you find them?

This is the rooster who also made a home in their backyard...

Hmmm... Wonder why?
Now this is the photo that I truly love.
Uncle Mike has the best sense of humor.
His cap fell out just as we were showing up to visit.
Why do dental emergencies always occur on the weekends or out of town?
Well, lucky for us it did.
While it took a few tries, we got this great photo of Cecilia & her Great Uncle Mike both missing a front tooth.
p.s. We do like to call him : "Great Uncle Mike" 'cause that is who and what he is.
We had popped into town on our way back from 'dog school'.
Uncle Mike was having an art installation done at a community center in a neighborhood that has recently undergone dramatic renovations.

Here is part of it. I can't remember what it is called.

The men who work for Uncle Mike have done so since they were little kids.

They are now men.

He is a generous & respectful employer.