Today the chiquitos were invited for a tour of their "house," really a room in the volunteer dorms.
Limón (Joel Leman's nickname, pronounced Leemone) made the boys wait outside in a line as he made sure there were no bears, lions or tigers inside the casa.
When Jenna and I were finally allowed to enter, the four boys sat on the bed, a little scared. I am pretty sure that they weren't scared of the "bears" but Limón was acting pretty weird.
He showed the kids all kinds of treasures from his luggage. They played the harmonica, listened to a poetry reading in English and tried on hats.
Momo (Moises' nickname) sports a stylin' hat.
This is a picture of Braden trying to kill me with the lunchroom door. I also need to mention that while yes, he tried to kill me, he then saved my life by catching the door before I was crushed to the ground, so we are still friends.
A nickname for Joel Leman was necessary as we already have a Joel here...but today, I started to think, Braden doesn't exactly roll off the tongue in Spanish, so he needs a nickname too. Here is a list we came up with, It is up for a vote.
Nickname Options:
1) Malibu (pronounced Maleeboo)-He currently is a student at Pepperdine University and has an apt in Malibu, CA.
2) Mario- His old Spanish name from high school
3) Piña- literally means pineapple, which would go great with Limón (literally meaning lime). Braden doesn't like it because it is feminine.
4) Pepe- My personal favorite. One of the kids was trying to read Pepperdine off of his shirt and came out like "Pepe."
Any other suggestions?
15 comments:
How about 'Frio' . . .he is from Minnesota, you know.
We vote Malibu, but "Boo" for short! It would be easier for all the little kids to say.
I vote for Mario, just for continuity's sake (that's his Altadena young-group nickname)...althouogh Pepe does have a nice ring to it...and it's easier to say....
-Dito
Cute pictures of the little guys! :)
I vote "Pepe."
Carissa
Si se trata de un buen apodo, en mi opinion, lo mejor es "PEPE", es facilisimo para nombrar y bien divertido, ademas el apodo de mi primo es tambien PEPE, entonces adivino que toda la familia Gonzalez Carrillo esta votando por PEPE,
MI MAMA = 100 puntos para PEPE
MIS TRES HERMANAS = 100 puntos para PEPE
TODA MI FAMILIA EN MICHOACAN = 100 puntos para PEPE
TODOS EN CVE = 100 puntos para PEPE
******* EN INGLES***********
If we are talking about nicknames, on my opinion,the best is PEPE, it is easy to say and super cool, and it is my cousin's nickname, so I guess the Gonzalez family are voting for PEPE.
We just love PEPE,
And I just love AMY,
QUIEN TE QUIERE MAS QUE YO???
gloria
(I hope it makes sence in Ingles!!!)
I would love to eat at a Mexican restaurant named "Pepe Y Limon." For that reason alone, I vote Pepe.
I'm going to give my input on each name:
Piña: Just not cool. Come on, pineapple? Seguramente...
Mario: My long time and recurring nickname, starting in 8th grade and recently brought back by my compadres in Altadena. I already respond to it, and it's not too shabby.
Malibu: Sounds WAY cooler in Spanish, and I kind of think it's funny. Plus, Amy came up with, and since this is her blog, I need to give her some kudos.
Pepe: I think it's already official. At Jovenes tonight a lot of the people only knew me as such. And I have to admit, I kind of like it. Plus, Pepe y Limón sounds like a really good Saturday morning cartoon that I would (if I was still little) wake up early to watch, in addition to the obscure Pepperdine reference.
But keep voting! We want your input!
I don't care what we call him as long as it goes well with my name.
-Limón
nos gusta "pepe" porque es muy fácil decir y me recuerda del zorrillo de "bugs bunny........pepe le peue" (sp)
¡no que Joel es un zorrillo! Pienso que todos se diviertan demasiado mucho......................
con mucho cariño,
bash y lisa
"Pepe" es mejor... and yes... it does indeed go well with "Limón"! I vote for Pepe!!!
All in the Schick house votes for................
PEPE
except for John and Ben who like..............
Braden
also Katie likes...............
Malibu
and Vero likes.............
Burrito
We'll love him with whatever name just don't call him......
Late for dinner!!!!
Hi Ames,
I hope it is not to late to vote. I think Malibu is my favorite since he will be living in Malibu. Plus it sounds cool like a surfer dude. Now if this image of him is just not a good fit then Pepe is my 2nd choice. If he likes Futbol (soccer) how about Pele.
Let me know the outcome,
Love ya, Aunt Suz
Me again,
Oh by the way the only Pepe I know is Pepe le pew, you know the cartoon skunk and he was French! Although I still like Pepe I just thought you would want all the facts! :)
Suz
How about Amigo
or Pancho
I am not sure of names, but those are the cutest "5 little monkeys sitting on the bed" that I have ever seen!! twyla
Mario. Altho Pepe is kinda funny too.
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