bajaboolie - 10-2-2007 at 08:19 PM
Three days to go before we head south, destination Mulege. 
My husband's birthday is next week. The past couple years we drove up to Sta. Rosalia for popsicles and baked goodies to celebrate. I'm curious to
hear how some of you celebrate (or would like to) birthdays in Baja.
Mexrick - 10-2-2007 at 08:30 PM
We usually do a carne asada BBQ or (cow's head) birria. Sometimes we BBQ a goat also. Mucho fun!
Sallysouth - 10-2-2007 at 09:05 PM
We used to do a Carne Asada (from Naranjas north of the airport) all marinated in orange juice and garlic, hot dogs and chili in fresh flour tortillas
for all of our b-days and special occasions. We would have a "meeting, with margis" the nite before in the camp, and figure out who would do or make
what.It always came together perfectly with some one helping out one or the other that may have tasken a bit too much responsibiltiy on the nite
before.The morning of the planned event, mostsly B-days, we loaded the boat, or sometimes boats, and hauled bbq, tables, fishing gear, etc, and set
out across the channel to the penninsula.This was Estero Beach, back from the 70's to now.Waterskiing, wakeboarding, jetskiing, fishing, swimming in
the surf and warm water, shell collecting.....Things have changed a bit, no more waterskiing!!!(at least for me!)But it is still all there, and the
tradition is too if we can just all be there at the same time.
SiReNiTa - 10-4-2007 at 07:33 PM
carne asada is probably the best...and it's not that expensive...the most important thing is to be around the ppl u love...and have a good
time...piņatas are always fun for all ages...heeheehee wish him a happy birthday on our behalf
bajajudy - 10-4-2007 at 08:17 PM
SeRiNita
I hope that you have exactly what you want for your birthday
Carne Asada sounds pretty good to me. I bet mom knows exactly what you will be eating that wonderful day.
Felicidades
We dont really have a tradicion but we do try to do something special and that the birthdayee would like...like that new word?
For Mexico...the first and 15th are the most important.
For me...thankful for every year here.
Sallysouth - 10-4-2007 at 08:28 PM
Judy, like that word "birthdayee".Can I use that?
Bajagypsy - 10-4-2007 at 08:30 PM
I have to say that Shari knows how to have one heck of a birthday party. She had one for the youngest gypsy who had his 8th birthday at her house.
It is deffinately a memory he will have for ever.
[Edited on 10-5-2007 by Bajagypsy]
Bajagypsy - 10-4-2007 at 08:36 PM
Another gypsy birthday photo
Bajagypsy - 10-4-2007 at 08:37 PM
and one more
Bajagypsy - 10-4-2007 at 08:39 PM
Ok I lied one more picture
Paulina - 10-4-2007 at 10:19 PM
Can't beat those photos. I bet that will be one 8 year old birthday celebration that your son will never forget.
I remember one birthday sitting in the cave paintings of Catavina eating chocolate chip cookies. Only did that once, so I guess it doesn't qualify as
a tradition.
My last few birthdays have been celebrated at the B1k. This year I'm going to have to skip that tradition and stay home. Kinda bummed about that.
We've celebrated birthdays with our Mexican friends with carne asada,music, pinatas and good times. I think those times spent with friends no matter
what is eaten or beaten, are what makes the times special. (Like the photos above; Good friends=good times=maybe to be repeated- becoming traditions
for tomorrow.
Traditions are the family building blocks that strengthen our children's future. I think that our children are very fortunate that some of their
building blocks are made from baja memories, such as your son's 8th birthday.
Even though this topic was harder to put your finger on, it was still another good topic.
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