Monday, May 07, 2007

Katie's Quinceñera

All last week, the girls kept occupied in their committees to plan for the big fiesta for Katie's 15th birthday. In Mexico the 15th birthday is hugely celebrated normally with a large crowd, beautiful dresses and huge cakes. Kate's celebration was a very small scale version but a great time!

Pre-Festivity Preparation


Lili's waits for the other girls to finish in our "beauty parlor."


Blanca was dressed and ready at supper, but was given the towel as a bib because of her all-too-frequent tendency to wear her meals.


After supper the boys helped set up the tables and the girls decorated and laid out the food as Joel kept an eye on los chiquitos.

La Fiesta


Katie made a grand entrance with Bill and Joan.


All dressed up with only little girls to impress. :)


Kate opens her birthday gifts.


The whole comedor was set up for the party.




Gloria and Michelle were announcers during the fiesta.


A picture of the cotorras, Katie now crossed into the "older" girls.

Katie, may your year be even better than your party! :)

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 5:24-26

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats Katie, You've always seemed older than 15. Glad it's now offcial. Great pics too; esp of Joe & Denise and of Bill & Joan:)
MarknBarb

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Katie! You are such a good role model for the young girls at CVE. Keep up the good work and continue to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus!

We love you,
Mike & Shari

Anonymous said...

Looks like a fun party! Happy Birthday Katie!

Anonymous said...

Katie, what a beautiful party and many special memories! I'm sure the other girls are looking forward to their "15th" birthday! You have a great smile ~ Keep shining for Jesus! I bet it's not everyday that your parents and Joe and Denise dress up for a party!!! Thanks for the great pictures Amy!!
Doug & Jill

Katie said...

Thanks Amy! (and everyone else that commented)

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, Katie! What a party! We wish we could have been there!You all looked so beautiful.
Did you get your face smashed into the cake on a special party like that one? Enjoy the journey! Hugs, Gpa and Gma

Anonymous said...

Looks like you had such a fun birthday party, Katie! Love the pictures! ...I kept looking at the them trying to figure out what was different and finally realized that it was Bill's suit! Bill, you clean up pretty good! :) All of the girls look beautiful!
Love and prayers,
Carissa