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jessesantoyo — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:35:43 +0000

If you could tie a ton of balloons to your house and float away, where would you go?

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIEGO!

jessesantoyo — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:10:53 +0000

Ever since we’ve had kids I’ve become a wuss for things my boys do and say. In other words I “almost” cry of the joy I feel when I see them accomplish and learn new things. If they only knew how much I learn from them. Being a father changes your life completely.

So, It hit me pretty hard yesterday when I saw Diego pull himself out of the pool without my help. My little guy is growing up lightning fast. I am so thankful to God for the gift of Diego!

Diego, thanks for making me laugh with your silly jokes, thanks for asking 1,000 questions per day, thanks for reminding me of what really matters in life, thanks for having that late night bowl of cereal with me, thanks for telling me I am handsome and telling momma she looks beautiful, thanks for your loud laugh and silly smile, thanks for constantly singing my songs, thanks for praying for me, thanks for keeping it real with me, thanks for being such a great big brother, thanks for driving me nuts and thanks for being my little buddy and sushi partner…We have many more memories ahead of us to write. Happy Birthday bro! I love you so much!
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E A S T E R.

jessesantoyo — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:49:08 +0000

This weekend you will most likely see people you haven’t seen since last year’s Easter Sunday… The most popular “church” day of the year. Invite someone…

Where will you be Easter Sunday?

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M I A- Part I

jessesantoyo — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:54:51 +0000

Me, Reina, Diego and Zion are taking a break and driving 16 hrs towards Miami Fl tonight. We’re gonna disconnect for a little while, enjoy the Sunshine state, visit friends and eat tons of Cuban food and seafood. We’re gonna refuel and come back ready to rock it out! Keep us in your thoughts and travel prayers.

paz

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Don’s Grill in Chicago…

jessesantoyo — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:12:25 +0000

When I was just a few weeks old, my parents tell me that I suddenly stopped breathing. My brothers Carlos and Luis ran to the local diner to call for help. That diner still stands there in Chicago, Don’s grill. It has the same menu, same counter and the same original stools… Possibly a few of the same cooks.

Since I can remember my Dad always took me to Don’s grill for cheeseburgers. I have yet to find a cheeseburger that tops Don’s grill! In my recent trip to Chicago I made sure I took my son’s Diego and Zion for cheeseburgers…Even though they preferred pancakes It was a memorable moment for me to be able to sit at the same counter where me and my Dad once sat for cheeseburgers. It was a pretty rad Father moment for me…

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Is there a place with many great memories for you?

75yrs!

jessesantoyo — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:21:56 +0000

Today my Dad turns 75! He has an awesome story and a journey that continues. I owe so much to my pops. His faith in me keeps me going! He is a man that never stops dreaming, never stops loving, and never stops giving…He is the story tellers of all story tellers! I am excited about spending a day with him and with all ofmy Chicago family and blow out 75 candles with him! Here’s to 75 yrs of life and many more! Love you pops!

Cheers!!!

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The Sacred Bowl.

jessesantoyo — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:45:23 +0000

Every night since I can remember I have a bowl of cereal. It taste’s best when it is between 9-930pm. It’s become “The Sacred Bowl.” So guess who’s been following in my footsteps? Yep, every night Diego Alexander Santoyo has a bowl of cereal. It won’t be too long till Zion Max Santoyo will be joining us too. It’s a Santoyo Ritual.

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What’s your favorite cereal? What time do you have yours?

Hats

jessesantoyo — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:41:43 +0000

I’m known to always wear hats. I am not bald, I don’t have a funny shaped head and I am not trying to cover up another bad hair cut. I just enjoy wearing them. I sometimes forget what I look like without a hat. Hat’s are just part of my everyday life… I just hope it ain’t the reason why my hair feels thin! Being a father, a husband and a professional requires a hat. I recently took on a temporary project for a pretty cool company in town and I love the fact that I can rock my hats while I work! Diego has been following in my footsteps by wearing hats too!

The other hats I wear are as an actor, producer, filmaker, writer, leader, musician, Campus coordinator, songwriter and editor…to name a few. The constant battle I have is which one to wear the most of. There are a few that I wear often and others I’ve kept on the shelf. I’ve been on a journey discovering more of who I am, and what I was created to do. I am very passionate about the hats I wear, and I am sure as this journey continues I will find others. My creative process of hat decisions is very chaotic…But after all is said and done, I can’t have one without the other.

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What hats do you wear?

I love my boys!

jessesantoyo — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:04:12 +0000

2 nights ago Zion would not go to bed until I got home and held him in my arms.

Diego gave away 2 of his favorite toys to a boy who had none.

Zion screams out “PAPI!!” when I get home and runs to me.

Diego tells his momma she is beautiful!

Last night my boys watched me set up with the band at Exit/IN from the glass doors. I felt so proud!

Diego asked me this morning, “Papi, why are you so handsome?”

He also asked me how my show went last night…Broke my heart in an awesome way. He asked if I sang the song “Chicago”, and when I said yes he smiled…

Diego and Zion have changed me in more ways then they will ever know. They’ve made me a better father, husband, artist, leader, risk taker, jokester! Just a better human being. I love my boys so much. I can’t thank God enough for blessing me with Diego and Zion! Tonight I am going to party the night with them!

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FriendsHope&Africa on my Wall.

jessesantoyo — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:15:27 +0000

This past Sunday at Rocketown, we had artist Lisa Gardiner join us for the evening. That night she painted an amazing piece of art. Reina and I stood in front of the painting and talked about how amazing of painter Lisa Gardiner is… The following day she was selling the painting for $200.00 with all the proceeds going towards a missions effort in Africa. Which I thought was awesome! Well it turns our very good friends saw the painting online and bought it! It doesn’t end there…

Tuesday evening my good friend Lance called me to tell me he wanted to talk to me. To our surprise, he and his wife Jamie, felt the urge to buy the painting and surprise us with it! So the painting now hangs in our front room! Sometimes it’s moments like this that get us through another day! It hangs on my wall now to remind me of hope, love and assurance of this path we are on. So grateful for our friends and this journey. Your love and support is priceless!

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