It was Isabel's birthday on Friday. We knew we'd be coming home from school to a celebration, but I had no idea how big it was to be. Her sister, Marta was there upon our arrival from school, and the guests kept flowing in starting around 2pm throughout the afternoon. Ruth immediately was captured by Isabel's grandson's to play a marble game, "No Te Enojes"- "Don't get mad". . . I think she won!
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| Ruth playing, "No te Enjoes" with Luis y Ramón, and Elias waiting to join the game. |
Isabel made the meal-- Posole (pork & harmony soup, topped with shredded lettuce, radishes, oregano, lime and hot chile). There is "Posole Blanco o Rojo" and she made el rojo-- it was amazing-- my personal favorite, next to chiliquiles. The surprise mariachi band entered the house as we were sitting down to eat, and in the middle of it, Hector asked Isabel to dance-- see video link
HERE. We were very welcomed guests and had a great time with all.
It was a milestone in my Spanish acquisition, as I remember my first large family dinner party I was invited to in San Miguel de Allende, I hung in there for 1/2 the time and only understood a small portion of the Spanish-- this time I understood most and was very comfortable contributing and being a part of all of the festivities and conversation-- Hector and Isabel also make it really easy to feel included.
Enjoy the slide show on the right.
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