It has been quite some time since I posted to this blog…reason being we’ve been very busy with some big activities….so I’ll try to catch you up.
First of all, my cousin Joy’s daughter Tracy and husband Mike had their first baby in early September….Connor Cassin and he is adorable…donchathink?
Connor Cassin
Newborn Connor with Daddy Mike
Mom Tracy and Connor
Then, my son Paul married his sweet and wonderful love Maria on New Year’s Day. Jim and I flew up to Orlando for the wedding….Jim gave the bride away because her father was too ill to attend from El Salvador. Unfortunately, my mom wasn’t well enough to attend either.
The church was beautiful
Jim walked her down the aisle
I am so very happy that Paul has found his soulmate…we both have!
The wedding party included Maria’s daughter, best friend and sister, Paul’s childhood friend, a work friend and Maria’s son.
I only wish Paul’s dad was still alive to see this beautiful day
The great thing is that these two laugh and laugh all the time…a great way to start a marriage
After the wedding we went to a very nice restaurant for the reception dinner
It was a beautiful setting
Jim and Maria dancing
Jim and me cutting a rug
Paul and Maria dancing
Their table at the reception
I got to dance with my big boy
It was a wonderful moment
I had to say a few words…hope I didn’t embarrass him
Then we moved on to the next big project, which was a charity golf tournament Jim and I produced at a beautiful course here in Boquete. Jim’s rum company was the main sponsor, and we raised over $5,000 for the charity. It was great fun!
A staff of over 30 volunteers worked hard to staff the tournament..that’s cousin Joy standing in the center
The night before the tournament we had a Checkin Cocktail Party at Mango’s Restaurant.
The girls sold tickets for the Hole In One contests and for Mulligans
Players registered and got their starting hole assignments
The big Panama Red bar was serving Panama Red Tea
We had drawings for door prizes
We had a nice array of corporate sponsors
Finca Lerida served coffee and cake for players the next morning
Last minute announcements were made and questions answered
The weather was fantastic, and players manned their carts with enthusiasm for the shotgun start
We did foursome photos on one of the holes
Volunteers staffed 8 different contest holes
My long time friend Wanda flew down from the US to help me out
Lucero was the course and the views are breathtaking
Jim LOVES playing Lucero
After the tournament we had a Burger BBQ lunch for players and staff
Everyone was HUNGRY!
Players waiting for winner announcement
Jim calculated the scores….40 people walked away with awards
Crystal Trophies and Panama Red Rum were awarded
First place winners got Panamonte Reserva Preciosa XXV Rum
My cousin Joy was in the 3rd place winning foursome
Robyn Cole won the Longest Drive Women
Panama Red Rum was the main sponsor, providing a perpetual trophy for the winners
And Jim and I gave each other a new golf cart for our Christmas present to each other. We love it!
Another exciting event has to do with travel to/from Boquete (that is, David…our nearest airport). First news is that COPA is now flying from the US to David, with a connection in Panama City. This means no more traveling from Tocumen International across the city (at rush hour) to Albrook Domestic Airport and often an overnight stay in the city. Expensive and time consuming. Now, you can clear customs/immigration in Tocumen and stay in that airport for a connecting flight to David. In addition, the new terminal at Tocumen is almost completed…the MOST modern airport in the Western Hemisphere.
The new COPA counter at David Airport
The new terminal at Tocumen Airport in Panama City is almost completed
It’s summer here now, which brings the bajareque (mist) to relieve the dry season and bring the rainbows.
This is the back side of our house under a rainbow
Jim’s son, Chip, came for his first visit….we had a ball! We went to the Wine Tasting & Live Auction to benefit the charity Bid4Boquete.
Penny In Paradise 