Last Friday, Mateo turned 5!!! The “pequeñas” (little ones) from Corazón, tías, and some special friends of Mateo’s came to celebrate. It was a full afternoon of singing, cake, and party favors, and playing outside. Congratulations Mateo!

Birthday love!

Birthday love!

Mateo greeting his guests and bringing them to their seats.

Mateo greeting his guests and bringing them to their seats.

Making his birthday wish

Making his birthday wish

"Feliz cumpleaños a tí, feliz cumpleaños a tí, feliz cumpleaños querido Mateo......"

“Feliz cumpleaños a tí, feliz cumpleaños a tí, feliz cumpleaños querido Mateo……”

"Cake-faced" birthday tradition

“Cake-faced” birthday tradition