Perez Family in Monte Alto

The Perez children play and talk in their room that they share Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013 at their home in Monte Alto. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sotero Perez, right, does his home work as his brother Servando walks outside to play Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013 at their home in Monte Alto. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Servando Perez, left, hangs off a rope as he plays with his sister Ruby outside their home Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013 at their home in Monte Alto. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Maria E. Ramirez prepares dinner for her family Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013 at their home in Monte Alto. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Sotero Perez sits outside his home Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013 in Monte Alto. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com