Quinceanera.

Earlier this year, Lina's best friend turned 15 and her parents had a Quinceanera for her. Lina was part of the court and was also asked by Alex's parents to give a speech.

The Mexican quinceanera celebration is traditionally one of the most sacred and sentimental times in a young girl's life. It is the public welcoming party of the girl into adulthood as she celebrates her 15th birthday. Quinceanera comes from the Spanish words quince (15) and anos (years). Having reached physical capacity to reproduce, she is now treated as a young lady moving toward the socially expected goals of becoming a wife and a mother.

She looked beautiful as usual!  My little girls aren't so little anymore.