Cinco de Mayo Birthday Party

Lorena had a Cinco de Mayo theme birthday party for her children, Valentina and Ricardo and of course, it was adorable.  We wouldn't expect anything less from our gracious and creative hostess!

We played lots of traditional Mexican games like

La Vibora de la Mar (The Sea Snake), which is like a version of London Bridges

 

traditional Mexican or Latin instruments

and Loteria, which is like Bingo

No birthday celebration is complete without a pinata.

I made margaritas and serape sugar cookies.

Viviana's Vintage Sewing Birthday Party

This weekend we celebrated Viviana's 9th birthday. My sister did an amazing job with the vintage sewing theme.

She made a yellow butter cake with whipped chocolate fudge

and these amazing mini strawberry cupcakes with fresh strawberry frosting

My dad made the doll furniture.  What a cute idea for displaying these delicious treats!

I brought this goat cheese and caramelized vegetables quiche
(printable recipe)

Lace goodie bags.  Each guest received a handmade friendship bracelet that Viviana made.

I'm so proud of Viviana, she baked and decorated these cookies all by herself

and also made these little framed guest place cards!

Oh! She is growing so fast!  She loves to bake and sew.  I couldn't have asked for a more perfect niece.

Happy birthday, my princess.  I love you!!  God bless you.

XOXO

The Sweetest Thing

Jandy and Jonathan's Wedding

Jandy is a colleague of mine.  She is a quiet and sweet girl.  Recently, she got married and upon my insistence, she shared her wedding photo slideshow with me.  I was so moved by it and asked her if I could share it here.  I am so happy she agreed.  Please check it out.  It is the sweetest thing!

My Favorite Sandwich

This is one of the most easiest and tastiest meals you'll ever make.  It's my favorite sandwich.

Soft French Baguette, lightly toasted

Butter

Goat Cheese

Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil

Salami

Cucumbers

Tomatoes

Basil

Spinach

Cilantro

Sea Salt & Coarse Black Pepper

My, oh my.

XOXO