The following post has been brought to you courtesy of Kikita.
Greetings from Miami!
Yesterday was Mami’s 55th birthday (it’s ok, she told me I could tell you) and the celebrating started early in the morning and went late into the night. (Ok, technically I think she will be stretching her birthday out through the weekend, but that’s not important right now.)
This is how I found her this morning:
Sharing a cake with her blog-friend the Modern Mami.
A couple of hours later Mami was enjoying a Dulce de Leche cupcake from InStyle Cupcakes.
After a quick stop to visit Tio Abuelo Fernando (yes, the 99 year old one I went to Cuba with in March)…
Mami had lunch with her cousin Yllien at the Gables Diner (yes, I got to go too).
Next it was time for the main event.
It was time for the big, fat, Cuban birthday party.
And we made it happen!
We had such a great group of people show up! And from all over the United States!
Lea & Vidal made it from New Jersey (and yes, we’re going to pretend that the only reason they were in Miami was to say hello to Mami on her birthday).
Scott and his daughter Daryn came all the way from Georgia.
Billy trekked in from New Orleans.
Carrie showed up for some Tiki Tiki.
My cousin, Michael, made an appearance along with his lovely wife, Kimberly.
Amanda from Brandon’s Puppy brought her whole brood with her and even Abe was there with his daughter Alissa.
It was so wonderful to have such a mixed group come and share such a fabulous evening. To all of you who were there, thank you. Mami was incredibly touched and feels oh-so-loved (which was the whole point).
To those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s what you missed (beyond delicious Cuban food and fun-tastic conversation):
Since my Dad and the rest of my siblings could not be there with us, they sent a video. Ok, it was all my Dad’s idea. He worked hard on his video slide show and couldn’t wait for Mami to see it. It was really quite adorable.
When I set up her computer and started playing it, she burst into tears because the song he’d chosen was the song they had danced to at their wedding.
It was a very sweet moment and a very sweet video.
I hope you enjoy it:
Awe, this is so touching & super adorable. I can just feel all the love! Happy Belated! Azuuuuuucar! 😉
Happy Birthday Martha!!!!!It was so much fun to see you and Kikita in Miami!!!!
55 looks AMAZING and SWEET with all that dessert!!!
That was absolutely beautiful Marti…and the Van Morrison (and far superior:)version!!! The man has got it goin’ on!!
I wish I had been there. Looks an awesome time was had by all. Happy Bday!
Dear Martha,I just finished watching your Birthday Video, how beautiful, I cried and cried. Martha, I don’t know you but from your blog I can tell you are sooooo blessed and surrounded by so much love – it’s so beautiful.
La Caridad Del Cobre is definitely in your house protecting all of you, you have a lovely spirit and with good spirit comes great energy.
Happy Birthday, Martha
wishing you continued success, love & good health.
Muchos Besos y Abrazos
Lolita
PS: You never know what turn life will take, maybe in the next couple of years we will see a Free Cuba and you’ll be celebrating your birthday en la Tropicana!
“Dios Mio”
You are truly blessed with all the love in your life. Very inspiring…I hope one day I will be able to visit the beautiful country you and so many of your family were born in…
That was such a lovely video, Eric. Brought tears to my eyes; as well!Marti, you are truly blessed to be able to surround yourself with YOUR loving family!
Glad to see your birthday celebration was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT in Miami!!!
Love ya, Leesa ♥xoxo♥
Happy birthday Marta, I kinda wish I were Cuban! You look like you had a fantastic time. We hope to see you real soon, it has been too long since the last time ( Wandas Birthday) Love Matheny FamilyC
Happy birthday again Marta! So happy to have shared my birthday morning with you. Glad to see the rest of your birthday weekend was fun as well!
Way to go, Eric! That was a splendid video, made me cry like a baby. keb
wow that flan. that by itself is the way to celebrate. the flan…omg the word itself brigs tears of joy. congratulations on your birthday. everyone faced beamed and told the story…they love you. i love this blog.
Great video Eric! Love you BFF!