☕ Sippin’ Sunday: 🎓 Celebrating Milestones, Music & Family Pride 💛

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This week’s cup of cafecito comes with a side of graduation glitter, family feels, and a little rock ‘n roll. ☕💃🏽✨

Let’s start with Gracie, my little star who just graduated 5th grade! 💐🎉 This was no ordinary graduation—she’s part of the very first class to go from Kinder all the way through 5th. From district honor choir to silver medals in roller skating, this girl is already collecting wins like it’s her job. Middle school better bring it, because Gracie’s coming in hot. 🔥

Then there’s my nephews, Ricardo and Ralphie, who both graduated in Laredo, TX and reminded me that our family doesn’t just show up—we shine. ✨

🎓 Ricardo graduated from Alexander High School, earning Magna Cum Laude Honors👏🏽. I didn’t make the ceremony but I did attend the celebration—and let me tell you, that party brought so much joy. What made it extra special? His band with his brother Benny did a live jam session. 🎶 They covered Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and it. was. legit. 🤘🏽 I’m hoping to catch them live this summer—these boys are talented and full of creative spark.

⚽ And let’s talk about Ralphie, who graduated from United High School (Cum Laude, thank you very much 👏🏽). Not only is he book smart, he’s also an athlete—he plays for the Laredo Heat soccer team, and get this… he’s their youngest player! Like, what?! So proud of him for balancing the books and the ball like a boss. 🧠⚽💪🏽

These milestones, these moments—they’re everything. Life moves fast, but weekends like these slow it down just enough for your heart to catch up. 💛

So here’s to the grads, the goals, the guitar solos, and the glitter in every little moment. May we always make time to celebrate the people we love… and maybe sing a little Nirvana along the way. 🥂🎸🎓

Until next time...

Jecca

Location: San Antonio, TX 78261, USA

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