Sunday, August 05, 2007

My Wife's Guatemala Birthday (July 29th)

We were able to give Liz a great birthday while we were in Guatemala. The day started with the traditional firecrackers set off outside under her bedroom window (in the early morning - Sean loves this tradition.)
My beautiful Wife. What you don't see is just how beautiful she is on the inside. To know her is to truly love her......

After awaking from the massive amounts of fireworks and walking out of our room, Liz saw over 200 balloons and a life size pinata. The house was decorated while she slept....
Liz then walked onto the patio where Sean and Renee had already been to the street market and bought flowers from the coast. Renee who doesn't speak English, found the time the day before to make this banner for Liz. Renee found help with writing English from a cousin who was visiting.
Dona Roli had contributed roses from her garden for Liz as well.

Liz, the queen for the day was presented with the torch. The torch is a plant that grows on the coast. Renee and Sean bought this from the street vendors earlier that morning.
Liz holding the amazing plant / flower / ?.
Liz then lead the way to cliff jumping. What a dare devil she is,
30 (?) years old and fearless.
She is ready for the big jump.
Sean became addicted to cliff jumping.

Earlier that week Liz saw this painting in a restaurant. We surprised her by buying it for her without her knowing it. Here is Mackenzie giving her the present.Liz, Meet Chicky.
Can't have a birthday without a pinata. GO LIZ!!!

The Birthday ended with a great meal and spending time with our new friends at the local hotel restaurant.
Our Birthday group that made the birthday soooo very special. Thank you for all the help and for letting Liz know just how special she really is.

1 comment:

Ruthie said...

I'm glad you had a great birthday, Mrs. Kearns!
But I have to say, the cliff jumping looks pretty scary he he