THE BIRTHDAY BUNCH

 The birthday bunch. Valerie, me, Cathy and Charles all have birthdays within a month of each other.  So we celebrated at Morton's Steakhouse.  The ribeye steak was great there.Definitely will have to go back there.

GUEST INSTRUCTOR: EDITH RASTETTER

 Originally from Mexico, we were graced with Edith Rastetter, who teaches in Chicago.  Edith led us in a few songs from ZIN 49 and joined us on stage for some songs she was familiar with.   

SCOONERS

 Charles and I enjoyed a romantic dinner at Scooners.  The view from our table was beautiful as we watched the sunset and had fresh seafood dinner. 

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Being 1/8 Irish, I wore this button all day.  My sweetie attempted to make Corned Beef and Cabbage for the first time.  Note:  do not put the veggies in the crock pot until an hour before eating. 

THE MAN CAVE

Charles did not want anything for his birthday, but I found this "Man Cave" sign that was just perfect.  We have an extra room that he turned into his "Man Cave" for his boy toys.  My only condition is that the sign stays in this room.

SURPRISE!

 I stayed home in the morning and after Charles went to work, I got busy.  I baked a chocolate cake and laid out the gift so when we got home after dinner, he would come home to a surprise.

 I put balloons around the house and even in the bathroom.

 I hid cards in the refrigerator, freezer and on his guitar.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLES

We celebrated Charles' birthday at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Waikiki.  The food was great with the aged rib eye steak, sauteed mushrooms, lobster mac and cheese, and creamed corn.  I still prefer the restaurant we went to last year, BLT at Trump Tower.  Next year maybe we will try Hy's, DK's or Morton's. 

DID YOU EAT MY CHEESECAKE?

 Charles has such a sweet tooth.  I left my piece of cheesecake and busted him eating it.

A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS

 keeping with tradition, we had an Oscar party.  The theme that I had was for "American Hussle" which took place in 1978.  The rollers in the hair was from a scene in the movie.  Then we found these funky glasses and of course a wrap dress from the 70's.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH THE FAMILY

 My parents took me to 53 By The Sea for my birthday.  White glove service, great food and stunning view.  Poor Charles was on Maui for work so he missed out.

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

 These are from my staff,  So sweet.  The cupcakes came from my buddy, Kevin. 

MINI HEIDELBERG REUNION

Class of 74, 75, 76 and 77.   Masayo, Pat, Fuji and Viv.  What a blast we had catching up and reminiscing about the 70's.