Our Family's Mexico Adventure: Family Birthday Party and Lindsay and Joerg arrive!

Hannah was so excited that Lindsay and Joerg were arriving on her birthday...a very special birthday treat. As another treat, we decided to visit the local tattoo parlor. Ha! Yes, we did go, but only for henna. Hannah, her friend Sol, Alex, and I went and had a ball. We looked through tons of books and then everyone got to choose something. Hannah chose a dolphin for her ankle, Sol chose words in Chinese, Alex a dragon for his arm, and I chose a pattern for my feet. We took pictures of our "tattooed" bodies and I'll put them on the blog.

After that, we met friends at a local hotel for a swim. Hannah had to say goodbye to a good friend, Gracie, which made her a little sad. Gracie had lived here for a year and was heading back home to the States with her family. Hopefully, they will see each other again.

We also had a family birthday party after Lindsay and Joerg arrived. Hannah ordered up steak, potatoes and onions, and honey carrots. We were pleased to oblige. We saved the cake for this night and then she got to open a few more presents. We all had a totally great day and were thrilled to have more visitors arrive for the week!

Here are some pictures from the party. Hannah gets a new dress from us.

Hannah is reading a funny card created by Alex.

Lindsay and Joerg give Hannah a funny book about popularity. Good reading for people of all ages.

Lindsay reading the card that Owen made for Hannah.