Ana Gets her Just Desserts…
Okay…how many of you out there have been ‘mordida-ed’ 
by Ana? We’ve all had our share as any of you who have looked at the program pictures know. I’m sure there are participants who have come on our program and NOT let us know it was their birthday.
Well…we now have a movie of Ana’s birthday that will surprise and delight you. And the nice part about it, it made Ana laugh harder than anyone else. She just loved it. There are those of us who were just made for the Mexican way of life…mordida, confetti, piñatas and all!
Just in case there some of you out there who have not been fortunate enough to experience the mordida, Click here for our blog on the subject...
Just to give it to you briefly, however: At birthday celebrations, once assembled guests finish singing the lovely words of the traditional song, "Las Mananitas"…
…and the candles have been extinguished, the guests begin chanting "Mordida, Mordida, Mordida!" (Little bite, little bite, little bite!)
For NOBs (north of the border), unused to Mexican tradition, it's the unexpected "face in the cake" moment. The guest of honor is obliged to take the first bite of cake without using utensils or their hands---just leaning down to take a bite out of the cake. Then, usually, strategically positioned behind the honoree is someone else ready to slam their face into the cake when they lean down. It also usually means that is how big of a piece of cake you get to eat too...that part seems obvious to me! No, thank you...no face cake for me please!
Click here for the video of Ana getting her just desserts... Note: The movie may take a bit to download as we wanted you to enjoy the event. In addition, we would like to remind you that the movie is in a flash format. If you do not have the flash player, scroll down and get the player for free.
As you will see from the video, many people stood in line to “honor” Ana in her moment. And, I hate to say it, but you will see Bill add the final insult. It wasn’t until Ana saw the video, however, that she realized her niece was the first to jump into the fray. That was a funny moment!
Those of you who have experienced this wonderful event, please feel free to add your comment to this blog. I’m sure Ana will be happy to hear from you.
And, even if you haven’t, feel free to add a birthday wish or two for her. I’m sure she would love to hear from you.
Click here to see more pictures of Ana's Birthday party …
NOTE: These movies are in Flash Format, If you do not have a flash reader, click button below for a free copy of the reader:
by Ana? We’ve all had our share as any of you who have looked at the program pictures know. I’m sure there are participants who have come on our program and NOT let us know it was their birthday.Well…we now have a movie of Ana’s birthday that will surprise and delight you. And the nice part about it, it made Ana laugh harder than anyone else. She just loved it. There are those of us who were just made for the Mexican way of life…mordida, confetti, piñatas and all!
Just in case there some of you out there who have not been fortunate enough to experience the mordida, Click here for our blog on the subject...
Just to give it to you briefly, however: At birthday celebrations, once assembled guests finish singing the lovely words of the traditional song, "Las Mananitas"…
Estas son Las manañitas
(These are the morning songs)
(These are the morning songs)
que cantaba el Rey David.
(that King David sang.)
(that King David sang.)
Hoy por ser día de tu santo
(For today to be the day of your saint)
(For today to be the day of your saint)
te las cantamos así.
(we sing to you like this.)
(we sing to you like this.)
Despierta, mi bien, despierta!
(Wake up, my dear. Wake up!)
(Wake up, my dear. Wake up!)
Mira que ya amaneció.
(See that it is already dawn...)
(See that it is already dawn...)
Qué linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte...
(How beautiful is the morning in which I come to greet you...)
(How beautiful is the morning in which I come to greet you...)
…and the candles have been extinguished, the guests begin chanting "Mordida, Mordida, Mordida!" (Little bite, little bite, little bite!)
For NOBs (north of the border), unused to Mexican tradition, it's the unexpected "face in the cake" moment. The guest of honor is obliged to take the first bite of cake without using utensils or their hands---just leaning down to take a bite out of the cake. Then, usually, strategically positioned behind the honoree is someone else ready to slam their face into the cake when they lean down. It also usually means that is how big of a piece of cake you get to eat too...that part seems obvious to me! No, thank you...no face cake for me please!
Click here for the video of Ana getting her just desserts... Note: The movie may take a bit to download as we wanted you to enjoy the event. In addition, we would like to remind you that the movie is in a flash format. If you do not have the flash player, scroll down and get the player for free.
As you will see from the video, many people stood in line to “honor” Ana in her moment. And, I hate to say it, but you will see Bill add the final insult. It wasn’t until Ana saw the video, however, that she realized her niece was the first to jump into the fray. That was a funny moment!
Those of you who have experienced this wonderful event, please feel free to add your comment to this blog. I’m sure Ana will be happy to hear from you.
And, even if you haven’t, feel free to add a birthday wish or two for her. I’m sure she would love to hear from you.
Click here to see more pictures of Ana's Birthday party …
NOTE: These movies are in Flash Format, If you do not have a flash reader, click button below for a free copy of the reader:
posted by Focus_on_Mexico | 7:05 AM
12 Comments:
Ana,
Hope it was a good one and if you look at the movie, it wasn't only me.
Memo
Thanks so much for sharing this with everyone. I know how much Ana is loved by everyone who meets her and I'm sure we all wish we could have been there to share in that fun party.
Carol and Jim McCullough
So Cool! Ana happy birthday.
Christine & Oral Kenzie
I love Ana, and I'm going to send her a birthday card. It looks like a good time was had by all. Focus is so blessed to have you both to keep us up to date in such a "techpro" way.
Ana,
Happy belated birthday. You look great and such a sharing person I love it. Now I know when so you are forwarned. Karen & Bill thanks for the updates on The Lakeside. Miss you all hope to see you later this year.
Bunny & David EH!
Ana, I just wanted to say happy Birthday from Julie and I. I wish we could have been there to give you a birthday kiss. Un Beso, no?
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Loved the video, hope you had a good time !!!!!
Hola Amiga...I just saw the movie and the photos from your celebration - it looked like a wonderful time !
I LOVE your haircut - you look about 10 years YOUNGER.....and even more beautiful.
See you in 3 weeks or so.....
Abrazos y besos.......
Hola Ana
I just watched the movie of your birthday. What a laugh I had. It looks like so much fun and you sure looked like you were having a good time. You know, my dear, if I had been there, I would have gladly licked all that cake off your face. I will do almost anything for free food, but that would be fun too!
Abrazos y besos
Love you
Happy Birthday!!! That looks like such a fun birthday party! I recognize Maxine's chocolate cake on the desert table. Its good they picked a nice fluffy white cake for your "cake in the face" tradition.
Say hi to everone. I sent email to Maxine, so she should know I am not coming till August. She looks nice in the birthday pictures too!
Have a great July,
Movie was great....wish i was there.
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