Uncle Howard's (Surprise) 70th Birthday Fiesta

Family and friends of my Uncle Howard gathered today to surprise him with a 70th Birthday Fiesta.

His four daughters and wife worked hard to make everything just right and pull off the surprise. My cousin Michele made these cool candles with photos throughout Howard's life and all worked to create an awesome slide show and Mexican feast.

We all hid in the entry way and yelled SURPRISE. I think that we all got him good!

My Uncle Howard and Aunt Ginni. Married for over 50 years!

My dad and his four nieces ~ Maureen, Michele, Megan and Melissa

Uncle Howard with his girls

My oh so enthusiastic nephews

With my sweet Coconut Head Lauren

Bartender Dave and his bride, Megan

Janice and Michele. (Go Colts!)

Melissa and I

Lauren and her electric razor ~ a beautiful day outside and welcomed change from all of the rain!

Carly and Garret

Sisters

Through the years...

The kids had their own show...

Brothers!

Show us your muscles!

Presents

and a homemade card from Carly, the artist.

My work here is done!

Sonia and Ken's Maui Wedding Weekend

Ken and Sonia's wedding was amazing. The wedding took place on the beach while friends and family gathered around to witness their vows.

Before the ceremony the we had photos taken of my brother and our family. This turned out to be the only Hughie group photo of the day ~ my mom became sick at the ceremony and had to miss the post wedding photos and the reception :o(

Sonia and her dad

Singing, Somewhere Over The Rainbow Hawaiian style

Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Sonia Hughie!

The whole gang

Before the reception

Can you see my brother's, "thumb's up?"

Their first dance to Arabic music!

The Hughie family (minus mom and dad, Julie and my nephews Caleb and Mason)

L to R ~ Me, David, Ken, Sonia, Janice and Dana

Sisters at sunset

My dad, busting a move to Jaime Foxx's, "Blame it on the al-al-al-al-al-co-hol!" Classic!

Our attempts to show some Arabic moves!

And who caught the bouquet?

ME!!!! :o)

Congratulations!