Ruby (Red) Tuesday — My __________(??) last year — A quiz today

Something's missing in these pictures.
(it would be RED)
If you think you know what it could be,
please tell me along with your comment.


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There are a few hints here and there. They are very subtle,
not obvious at all.



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The best hint is on the left above.



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Too bad this isn't a 'where was Jim' quiz today, there is a pretty good hint for that in this fajita dinner setting. And it isn't the Jim Bunch eats for a change.


Note: The Jim Bunch was eating.
After our order came, that is.

Click the Ruby Tuesday button if you want to play Mary's hidden object too.

I think I have found her hidden red object (see my first comment) but I could be wrong.

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Update:

OK guys, you all did really good here. Thank you for telling what you saw and didn't see. Mojo and Bobbie had it right.

Yes, missing are candles for my cake (Mojo). There was none to be found at the orphanage where we were.

Also missing from the pictures was the piñata (Bobbie). We did have them but I don't really like the way my picture turned out doing that so I left it on my computer.

This was last year's birthday party. We were helping at an orphanage in Guatemala and my birthday came on the 30th.

Since we will be there again this year on my birthday I thought these had better be here now. I may not be able to post from Huehuetenango, Guatemala, as I expect very limited Internet access.