In Mexico, a young woman's 15th birthday marks a very special milestone in her life. The family usually provides the Quinceañera (the birthday girl) with a grand fiesta (the Quinceaños). Just last night we attended such a celebration for our Pastor's daughter Adaia.
Pastor Boche and family celebrate the Quince Año of their beautiful daughter, Adaia.
The Quinceañera is presented during a short service before the formal celebration begins. Special songs, Scripture reading, a presentation of a special gift, a short address to the honoree, and prayer all preclude the festivities.
Our area director Dave Greco addresses the honoree.
It was a privilege to be apart of this special celebration.
Olivia and Sophia flank Adaia the Quinceañera and her sister Asiely stands next to Wesley.
Up early on Saturdays plus once or twice during the week, Wesley learned how to dance these last few months to be apart of the Quinceañera's court. He did a great job.
Cajas Felices (Happy Meals) for the kids. Apparently chicken nuggets cross all cultural boundaries.
Love the kid in the red.
More friends from church share in Adaia's special day.
First course of our amazing meal.
Toasting Adaia with sparkling apple cider.
Looking especially handsome in his tux.
It's not a fiesta without dancing! And let me tell you something, you haven't lived until you've heard "Achy, Breaky Heart" in Spanish.
A young friend tries to lure Sophia to the dance floor. Not a snowball's chance kiddo.
A special party favor from a very special night.
