TWENTY-FIVE EXCITING YEARS

 Last Sunday, March 6th, Donna and I celebrated the “Silver” Anniversary of our marriage.

25 roses for Donna

I met Donna in fall 1976 in Pinehurst NC, we starting dating in 19 77 and been inseparable partners ever since. We lived together for 2 years in Pinehurst, 2 years in Jupiter Florida, 2 years in Fort Pierce Florida and 3 years in Lake Arrowhead California and finally decided to get married in March 1986.

                         Like every other couple we had ups and downs, building our relationship stronger and stronger. We also raised Windy and later on Daniel, who became very successful in their lives. We are
very proud of them.

Windy helping Donna rearrange the rose`s because my handy

Job was not acceptable

                          On many occasions we not only lived together we also worked in the same place. When I met Donna, she was a very talented Garde Manger, a chef organizing and overseeing all aspects of the cold kitchen and training cooks in preparation of elaborated buffets and incredible decorations. I believe this helped her to understand and tolerate the long hours and all the holidays I always had to work.

Home made Truffles and Chocolate Stangeli

for the occasion

                           Later on in California she decided that one of us had to spend more time with the family and she enrolled in to a college in San Bernardino California. After that it took her no time to get a Job as office manager when we moved to St Louis.

                            In 1995 we had the opportunity to work on Mackinac Island, Michigan at Mission Point Resort, where we advanced to the highlight of our career, Donna ending up being the Director of human
resources and me, after 5 years working as executive chef advancing to Director of food and beverage.

Happy as always

Celebrating with Bacardi and Dom

                            As you all see, we had an exciting life so far and hopefully, if god will, many, many more years to enjoy together.