Deb's 50th Surprise Birthday Party!

Linda surprised Deb with one of the most amazing things I have ever done.  She had  50 of her family and friends and we went the Aolani catamaran for a night bay cruise. Seeing the city from the water was beautiful in itself but the America's Cup was present practicing, we got to under the Coronado bridge, and under the bow of the Midway Navy Carrier, and see the ship that carried Osama Bin Ladan's body. The food and company were amazing. If you are ever interested check out there website at http://www.aolani.cc/
Here are a few images that my mother-in-law took.

Mark & me

Chris & Brenda

The Huntley wives: Brenda & me

Mark & his Mom (Susan Ham)

Madison and Mark awaiting for Deb to arrive

Chuck and Susan Ham

Deb and her beautiful daughter Madison

Deb & Linda...surprise!

Asper women & Linda

Susan, Mark, me



Below Stephen & me: Stephen Mann was our captain of the evening. Guess what he grew-up in Alabama. Now, he is a professional captain and rigger.  He carries a 500 ton Ocean’s Master with a towing endorsement, which has put him aboard countless sailboats, motor vessels, tugboats and tall ships. He has circumnavigated the Southern Ocean and is available to teach sailing or just be your captain if needed. He was kind enough to let me spin the wheel and assist in sailing in the bay.

Below: Mark & Carrie Pearce~Deb was not the only one surprised that night. I will never forget Mark's face when he saw Carrie walk onto the boat. They were really good friends when he lived in San Diego. It has been 12 years since they saw each other so it was awesome they got to catch-up.