Mamacita bonita is 8!

I'm not proud of myself,

but I must admit that because

of being in a state of utter exhaustion,

I offered Mamacita a bribe

to take $ over friends for

her bday celebration.

Without a moments

hesitation, she chose to have

a few friends over for her bday.

While I am thankful that

she loves her friends,

I must admit that hope

of avoiding 2nd grade drama

compelled me to offer such a thing.

And oh - there was some drama-

as promised-

but I broke out some 

paper parasols that 

I had been hanging onto

for several years and my

whole supply of paint.

Met with smiles and a few moments

of peace, the gang set out to make their

parasols little works of art.

A few laughs, a few tears, and a 

few painted parasols later, a good

time was had by all.

Happy bday, Mamacita!