Another Birthday Party in Chelem!

As most of us that live here know there is never an excuse needed for a party! However last night we had a valid reason, it was my friend Jennifer's birthday. Jennifer and her husband Bogie bought a house from us in Chelem last year and have been down many times since. They are great people who never forget to ask what we need and bring us down treasures from the US. They can't live here yet but are lucky enough to live in Houston so they can be here in just a couple of hours. These guys started out as real estate clients and I was lucky enought that they ended up being our friends!

Jennifer and Bogie, posing in front of the restaurant, La Playa


Jack and Barbara are also from Texas, Barbara's nephew is engaged to Jennifer and Bogies daughter, almost family! Jennifer recommended Mayan Living to Barbara after she bought her house, so Barbara can down and bought one too! I think that Jack is in the middle of a Texas tall tale!




More of Barbara's family that had come for a weeks visit, Cricket and Debbie.



Bogie, Jennifer, Carlos and me. I don't quite know how I got in the picture with Carlos instead of Doug! Carlos is the owner of La Playa restaurant, he speaks perfect English and is a wealth of information about the area as well as a great host.


After dinner it was time for the birthday cake. Here in Mexico it is a tradition to push the birthday girl's face in the cake. It is called a mordita (tiny bite, it also applies to paying a bribe......they take a small bite out of your money) However, since it's Jennifers first birthday here we cut her a little slack. But next year................watch out!

And finally, Jennifers favorite birthday gift of all, a hug from Victor!

So another typical night here in the Yucatan, hanging out with good friends. Until next time......Chillin' in Chelem!