Hugh's Milestone

May 17th. Hugh's 70th Birthday Party.

Hugh's surprise 70th birthday party hosted by David, Tina, Nancy & Ian (his 2 kids and favorite son-in-law & daughter-in-law) was held in the private dining room at Casanova by the Sea, one of Hugh's favorite restaurants. As the sun set over the George Town Harbour, the guests started arriving. The party goers mingled and enjoyed bellinis and canapes, and watched a wonderful DVD that Nancy had made documenting Hugh's life from birth in Scotland to Grandparenthood in Cayman. Hugh and Angela's dear friends, Helen and Alastair Mirrlees (pictured above with Nancy) flew in from Canada to surprise Hugh, as did his niece, Dara, from Jamaica. Hugh arrived to much SURPRISE!! and then the party truly got underway. The four grandchildren stopped by to surprise Grandpa with a rendition of "Happy Birthday To You" -- they were adorable and performed liked angels. Dinner under the stars at the country-themed tables was delightful. Each table depicted a country in which Hugh lived : Scotland, England, Jamaica, Bahamas, (then back to Jamaica) and Cayman. Fabulous dinner and mushy, heartfelt speeches followed by dancing rounded out the evening. Hugh held up well for an almost 70 year old (actual birthday, May 20th), closing the restaurant at midnight. It was a night of wonderful memories surrounded by family and friends.