Ruth´s Birthday December 5th

As you know, birthdays here in Argentina are a BIG DEAL! To put things in perspective, if you miss someone´s bday you have basically missed their wedding... tragic, I know. Ruth´s (Juan´s mom) birthday was December 4 and so obviously, we celebrated allllllllll weekend long! Traditionally, people gather on the even of your day and at midnight you are sung to and blow out the candles. After that the celebration continues for a day or two. If you are lucky, you get the weekend to celebrate again and again! I love this country!!!!! This brings a whole new meaning to birthday month! Here are a few pics of the flaming cake, her gifts though, sadly, none of the sweet little parrot her children gave her...