Monday, August 29, 2005

Oscar Mireles plays Fantasy Football and is the defending MMFL Champion


Here is an article that talks about the 2004 Champion the owner of the Crystal City Cruisers.

Los CCC 2004 Champs!
January 4th, 2005
Sonny Carreño
Los Silver Toros

Five does not equal seven.

Los Crystal City Cruisers made sure of that.

In a rematch of Mafia Bowl V, Los Crystal City Cruisers earned their first Mafia Bowl title by dethroning two-time defending champ Los Vatos Locos, 121 - 100 in Mafia
Bowl VII.

Let’s see how the game of the year unfolded:
Los CCC made a great, gutsy call when they acquired and inserted QB D. Flutie in their lineup. The ageless wonder responded with 21 big points, which proved to be the margin of victory. QB D. Culpepper, RB T. Barber and WR A. El also made huge contributions with 496 total yards and five TDs.

Los VLs found out that starting two rookies (RB K. Jones and last week’s hero, WR L. Evans) in the Mafia Bowl will not cut it, earning their first Oops in a long, long time. While the top of their lineup produced as usual, it was the lower half that came up small when they were counted on the most.

Here’s what the head coaches had to say during the Mafia Bowl VII postgame press conferences:

Jose: “My guys just didn't do enough and I made some bad personnel decisions...And this goes for everyone...Fantasize about what might have been, once again....Maybe this will finally teach you how to step it up when it counts...I'll be back next year again to get back what is rightfully mine.”

Oscar: “That old man Flutie can play ball, man!...It makes for an exciting game because of the many unknowns...Jose has been a two time Champion and deserves all the props...Draft Day party in August 2005 in Deforest...menudo, barbacoa, and beer. See you then.”

To the 2004 Mexican Mafia Football League Champions, Los Crystal City Cruisers, we say, Congratulations!

It's a Crystal Cruisin’ world!

Sunday, August 28, 2005

My sister Beatriz Buttenhoff from Illinois came to Racine to see her son Dennis Buttenhoff who was visiting from Virginia









Sisters - Beatriz Buttenhoff & Gloria Podhola






Bertha Mireles & Beatriz Buttenhoff were enjoying their visit at Felix Mireles Jr's house. Dennis Buttenhoff (Beatriz's son) was visiting from Virginia.



Oscar's girlfriend, Barb Berling (on left) and Denise Mireles were talking about the upcoming school year. Barb & Denise are public school teachers in Wisconsin.







Right to Left: Alyse Siepler, Trey's Fiance and Trey Mireles



Juan Ramon Mireles and son, Christian

More photos from the Mireles Family Picnic


Cousins Christian Albouras (left) and Diego Barbosa-Mireles share a laugh at the Mireles Family Picnic. They were born four days apart and are the same age. Diego will be attending Madison Area Technical College (MATC) and Christian is enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  Posted by Picasa


Left to right: Victor Mireles, Carlos Mireles, Oscar Mireles (with tongs) Carlos Benjamin Mireles and Bertha Mireles are listening to one of Carlos Mireles' jokes while they prepare the food. Posted by Picasa

Left to right: Elisa Marquez, Fela, Laurissa and Joe Salinas


Left to right: Jeannie Domer, Juan Ramon Mireles and Fela Salinas


Joe Domer & Tony Salinas


Joseph Salinas & his Mom (Linda)


Left to right: Nicole, Juan Ramon and their son, Christian

Ayala Twins -> Alex & Jacob ... or is it Jacob & Alex?? :)


Playing Croquet - Left to Right: Felix Jr., Mario and Ricardo


Carlos Mireles & Grandson, Kaden

Juan Gomez & his Daughter


Tio Juan & Tia Colecta Mireles

More piñata pictures!


The kids wait patiently in line.


The crowd gathers around!


Tony & Linda run to get candy and fall on their behinds!

Who's the owner of this shoe??


Gloria Podhola takes a swing at it!


Fela Salinas also takes her turn at it while Barb takes her picture. (Jessie is holding the rope)


Next up, Jeannie Domer! (Diego is holding the rope)

Craft Table




Marion, Indiana visit.


The elementary school that Barb went to school at in Marion, Indiana. Posted by Picasa

The home in Marion, Ohio where my girlfriend Barb Berling was born. Oscar and Barb were in Indiana last weekend. Posted by Picasa

Friday, August 26, 2005

MEXICAN FIESTA Milwaukee, WI - August 26th, 27th, 28th

www.mexicanfiesta.org

Come on down to the lakefront and join in all of the festivities!

Fela and Joe Salinas will be chaufering David Lee Garza y Los Musicales and Michael Salgado.
Marisol Patena, Marissa and Mark Heili, and Charlene Moreno will be counting money for the festival.

Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Felix Mireles Jr. takes five friends to Animal Crackers Jazz

Victor Mireles his brother, Ed Garza and a couple of other people joined him tonight.

Animal Crackers Jazz Series: Aug. 24 — Chuck Loeb. This jazz series provides great entertainment along with various food vendors and a yard party atmosphere at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St., Racine. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. For ticket information, see the June 29 listing.

Dennis Buttenhoff Jr. will be in town today (August 26th)




We are planning a little get together tonight. It looks like an evening meal will be at Juniors house in Racine.

Denny has been recovering steadily since his by-pass surgery and will make it back home to celebrate his grandfather's birthday earlier in the week.

We will be ordering pizza and chicken and things will get started around 5:30ish.

Lorena's soccer team plays in Waukesha, this weekend! ( August 27th & 28th)




August 27, 2005 11:00am Waukesha, WI - WES 14 SCW Fury Princeton SC 16 Black


August 27, 2005 5:30pm Waukesha, WI - WES 14 SCW Wildcats Princeton SC 16 Black



August 28, 2005 12:00pm Waukesha, WI - WES 14 Libertyville Black Princeton 16 Black

Mireles Family Picnic @ Colonel Heg Park (August 13, 2005)

Juan Raymond Mireles is sharing stories about the past. Juan lives in Phoenix. Listening to his tales are his second cousins: Tony Salinas (standing next to him), across from Tony is his girlfriend Linda, next to Linda is Laurissa Salinas, Elisa Marquez in white t-shirt and Mark Heili with his back turned to us.

John Mireles Jr. (in black t-shirt) and Juan Gomez (holding his daughter) sit with Mary Cruz's daughters Posted by Picasa

Amanda and Lorena Mireles Posted by Picasa

Hats designed at the Craft Table



Mireya Marquez (Fela's Grandaughter)

Check out Mackensie's new hat! (Carlo's Grandaughter) Posted by Picasa

Joseph Salinas A.K.A. Joey (Fela's Grandson) Posted by Picasa

¡Piñata time!


Diego takes a swipe at piñata! Posted by Picasa

Jesse Mireles gets the pinata ready. Posted by Picasa


Bertha Mireles swings at piñata (located in the upper right hand corner...) while Lorena Barbosa-Mireles watches. Posted by Picasa


Bertha Mireles tries to reach for the piñata with her hand. Posted by Picasa