It is my tradition to have a Mexican Meal for my family on cinco de mayo. My plans last year were sabotaged, but I promised my family that we would still have our Mexican meal on a different day. But with pregnancy, summer fun, and travels it just never got done. My kids didn’t let me forget; however, every week or so I would hear the question, “When are we going to have our Mexican Party?” So finally, a little late, we celebrated my Mexican/American heritage!
The menu:
Refried Beans
Mexican Rice
Homemade Salsa and Chips
Guacamole
Mangoes (with lime and cayenne)
Sangria Senorial
and…
I’m linking up with Raising Homemakers.
varunner7 says
September 23, 2011 at 6:35 amHappy birthday! No way do you look a day over 25!
That meal looks wonderful – I would celebrate w/ you any day! 🙂
Mari says
September 23, 2011 at 7:39 amHappy birthday, Esther! I tried to post something about it on blog frog yesterday, but it wouldn’t let me log in. I can’t believe you’re 40. I guess I thought you were a year younger – although no way would I guess you were a day older than I am (I’m 27 – forever.).
Have a very fun day. I hope you came up with something special to do.
Frieda says
September 23, 2011 at 7:48 amHAPPY BIRTHDAY, Esther. Don’t groan, but you will always be our baby! I wish I could try your tres leches cake. It looks delicious, as does everything else on your table.
Hannah says
September 23, 2011 at 9:08 amWell, then, Happy Birthday…mine’s coming up, too, and I’ve been pondering the leap from 30 into the 30something years. You look fun and lovely…you must have miscounted your age…just like me!
Becky says
September 23, 2011 at 9:34 amHappy birthday! What a fun meal you created for your family! I love the pinata and special drinks! What a great way to make it extra special!
Susan Evans says
September 23, 2011 at 9:51 amHappy Birthday! That cake looks delicious. I bet you made it yourself. 40 isn’t so bad. You’ve got a lot of good years left. LOL
Dr Momi says
September 23, 2011 at 10:13 amHappy Birthday Esther! I wanted to see those 30 candles in the cake 🙂 I’m looking forward to the pork taco recipe!
aurie says
September 23, 2011 at 11:30 amHappy Birthday!! I love the feast – how fun and festive!!
bonny says
September 23, 2011 at 5:05 pmgirl if i look as good as you at 40 i will be in heaven! happiest of birthdays, to a great woman! 🙂
Shari Lynne says
September 23, 2011 at 5:15 pmHappy birthday Esther! I love that you love to celebrate. Hmmm, let’s see I could celabrate that I had a good mammagram today. Does that count? LOL
Have a great birthday!!
Blessings
Shari
Rachel says
September 24, 2011 at 5:06 pmHappy Belated Birthday Esther I hope it was wonderful!
Rachel says
September 25, 2011 at 12:37 amHappy Birthday! I’m due to hit 40 this year too. Do you feel like you’re 40? I was always “x”…going on 50, so I guess I’m still pretty young.
Have a great day, and may this year be full of blessings and good things!
Elizabeth Grimes says
September 25, 2011 at 9:26 amHappy (late) birthday!
rachel @ finding joy says
September 26, 2011 at 8:31 amGreat post and Happy {belated} Birthday!! The cake looks intriguing — might have to try it and adapt it to be gluten free. Love the pinata as well!
Thanks so much for linking up with friday favorites.
Blessings,
Rachel