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What pushed my great-great grandparents was they wanted to make a better living for their family and have a better education for them and have their kids grow up in a better environment. What pulled them to the U.S was that if they moved to the United States their kids will have a better education and have a chance to go to college and live their dream to become whatever they wish to be but if they stayed in Mexico they wouldn't get the chance to live how they want to.

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My first relative that came to the U.S. on my mom's side was my great-great grandmother and great-great grandfather.

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Each of Mexico's 31 constituent states elects a governor to serve a six-year term; they also elect legislative deputies who sit in state congresses.

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Enrique Peña Nieto

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National Palace in Mexico is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico

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Currency used in Mexico compared to a one dollar bill 

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Currency used in Mexico compared to a one dollar bill 

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United States:$1.00
Mexico:$18.7

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In Mexico on October 31-November 2 they celebrate Día de Muertos also known as Day of the Dead

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In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from the December 12th to January 6th

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What I learned about my heritage is that somethings that we do in the U.S. are different then what they do in Mexico.

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The sky is a beautiful shade of orange at sunset.

El cielo es un hermoso tono de naranja a la puesta de sol.

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Ingredients: chicken broth, tomatoes and their liquid, cumin, oregano, cilantro leaves, carrots, potatoes, and zucchini. Directions: Make the meatballs first: Combine everything and mix thoroughly. Form meatballs and roll between your palms (Otherwise, meatballs will fall apart in the soup).You should make around 20 to 24 meatballs, set aside. Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, tomatoes and their liquid, cumin, oregano and cilantro leaves in a large pot. Bring to broil, and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drop meatballs in the soup (Make sure the soup is slightly boiling, the meatballs need to be cooked quickly).Return to simmer and cook another 10 minutes .Add zucchini and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. You could top the soup with cooked rice, or just by itself.

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Mexico/Spain