Golden Anniversary

Ben and Lauriece 50 years ago

In late August, we traveled to San Antonio, TX to attend the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for our good friends, Benigno & Lauriece Aguirre.

We met 49 years ago in New Orleans, and fortunately have been able stay in touch

Their Wedding Day

We weren't there for the wedding...sorry to have missed it, but happy we were able to help them celebrate 50 years together, along with many family and friends.

John, Lois and Martin with us at the Celebration

Together with our friends, John Cunningham and Lois and Martin Simpson.

Carlos and Benny Aguirre

Lauriece & Ben's sons--Carlos and Beny--hosted the party.  It was so great to see them and have the opportunity to spend some time with them.

Adelina and Papa

Full of life 

The star of the party was Adelina, the Aguirre's granddaughter, and Carlos's daughter,

Lauriece and Ben beginning their "First Dance"

The honorees, Lauriece & Ben, beginning their anniversary dance.

Laauriece and BFFs

Lauriece with her best friends whom she has known since they met in First Grade--just a couple of years ago!

On a River Walk tour:  Sue, Martin, John and Lois

After the celebration, we took the opportunity to tour San Antonio and its famous River Walk.  Unfortunately, it was incredibly hot and humid   --98 degrees with matching humidity.

We had a wonderful time with our long time friends from our NOLA days (49 years and counting) whom we call "The LAS-ers: met taking the Latin American Studies program.

We even got them to commit to visit us in San Miguel de Allende in April.  Can hardly wait !!