Most of Friday and Saturday were centered on the festivities of a Quinceanera that was given in honor of one of Abby's best friends, Elina. A Quinceanera is s celebration of Latina womanhood that takes place when a girl turns 15. It has very significant meaning and it highlights God, family, friends, music, food, and dance. On Friday night, Elina had Abby and a couple more of her close friends over to hang out for awhile. Then, on Saturday, Abby had one of their mutual best friends, Miranda, over to our house in the late afternoon because they had planned to go to the party together.
Here they are all dressed up...
The party went from 5 PM until 11 PM. When Abby got home, I sat up with her for a little while to hear all the details. Abby had created a Powerpoint presentation for Elina and her family to show during the party since no one in her family knew how to do it. She scanned about 60 pictures and put them to the song "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman. I wish I could have seen it as I don't think there was a dry eye in the room! Abby said that Elina and her daddy had their first dance together, then she danced with each of her 3 brothers. Her mom read a poem that she'd written for her that talked about how Elina was a gift from God. Abby said, "Mom, it was so sad and sweet." So, sounds like it was a wonderful and memorable celebration that I'm sure Elina won't soon forget.
Abby's last words to me before we called it a night were, "You know, Mom, we should start planning my Sweet 16 party." Even though it's 7 months away, I'm sure she got all kinds of ideas from Elina's party. That girl of mine sure keeps me on my toes!
Happy Monday, everyone!
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