Lake San Marcos Celebrates Mary's 90th Birthday

At Bob Kreis's request, Norma Beall organized a beautiful Spanish wine tasting dinner for Mary Kreis's 90th Birthday.  The dinner and wine selections were very similar to those we enjoyed in late August.  It was held on February 3rd in the Trophy Room of the Lake San Marcos Country Club.  Bob ordered lots of Cava for us to enjoy as an apperitif as guests arrived.

John Andrew enjoys Spanish Cava with Judy Widener and Dennis Wittmayer.

                        Norma, the party organizer, greets Katie Andrew, Evie Williams, Jeannine Wittmayer and Darlene Aiken.

The dining room had a big U shaped table with lighted candles everywhere.  Large bouquets of pure white roses decorated all the tables.  The chairs were covered in a fabric that matched the table runners.  The effect was quite warm and romantic.

Norma cleverly seated couples across the table from each other so that our snapshots around table are of couples who are not couples.  It was a lot of fun.  Above are Harry Bubnack and Evie Williams.

Tom Strathairn and Dian Pedersen are delighted to sit together.

Eli Whitney always loves to sit next to Katie Andrew

Gene Williams shared a lot of laughs with the always bubbly Sue Bubnack.

Judy Widener mugs with Don Alexander.

John Lee had to travel out of town but Barb came anyway and we all were glad, including Renate.

Carol Alexander enjoyed her time with Wayne Widener.

Pat Kreutzberg thought the Cava was delicious.

Art Pedersen was the envy of all the men sitting next to Terri Strathairn.

Jeannine and Don had a good time.

Mary was quite surprised.  She thought she was attending a wine tasting dinner.

Mary's very close friend Corine LaJoie gave her a warm, loving hug.

We were all given note cards upon which to write Mary special notes.  Everybody had something to express.

Bob read a poem he composed that was quite touching. 

On either side of Bob and Mary at the head table were seated their best friends Corine and Mel LaJoie and Darlene and Wally Aiken.

Three good golfers on hand for the fun: Edgar Engert, Wayne Widener and Gene Williams.

Mary's birthday cake.

Mary and her cake as we all sing "Happy Birthday".

Norma with one of our expert waiters.

Chef Al and his sous chef came in for a round of much deserved applause.

Don and Pat Kreutzberg wish Mary a very happy birthday.

Thanks to Norma for many of these great photos.  Don't miss the video below.  The quality is poor because the light was very low.