What makes up a Mexican-themed birthday party at the Soper household:

FOOD: Mexican fare including fajitas and enchiladas and strawberry smoothies from margarita glasses

MUSIC: Mariachi music

FAVORS: Fiesta bags with little plastic pinatas, theme stickers, maracas, beads for necklaces

GAMES: Pinata, crafts such as making tissue paper flowers and a Cinco de Mayo book

FASHION: Canvas serapes to decorate, sent with invitations

EXTRA TOUCH: Rides on the miniature donkey, Shimmie.

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Restaurant owner and musician Gerson Villalta holds Devin Soper during her Mexian-themed fifth birthday party earlier this month. The specific theme was "Cinco de Devin," a playful spin on Devin turning five combined with Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.