In August 2005, my husband Franklin, our five sons and I joined my family at my parents' home in Javea, Spain for my dad José Rodríguez Bernard's 80th birthday celebration. Here are some snapshots.
At the beach with the my five boyz and my nephew Adrián
Thomas the Tank Engine birthday card for Abuelo
Yum, yum paella!
¡A comer, everybody!
Blow out the candles!
Going into a yoga pose for my dad's birthday talent show
We love you, Papi! Happy 80th!
My brother Dan and I sing "Amazing Grace" for our dad
The Abuelos with all nine of their nietos (grandchildren)
Jammin' downstairs with Dan on guitar and Adrián on drums
My sister Georgi and her husband Enriq
My sister Alicia and her husband Don
Cousin Buddies
My sister-in-law Anu enjoys her new nephew
Time for a swim!
Funny cousins
Hang on!
Cool, Dude!
A view of my parents' pool from their balcony
The Ferguson Seven overlook the Mediterranean
Mommy and Baby at the beach
Beach Boyz
Shorties Beach Party
Covered up in sand
My husband Franklin and our son wade in the sea
Fun in the waves at the pebble beach
Meditating on the Mediterranean
You rock!
Besos for Tia Alicia
Besos for Tia Georgi
Mami cuts Papi's hair
Natural me
My cousin's a world class gymnast
Cousin's clownin'
Ruben's rap concert. Ruben's the first-born grandchild.
Ruben signs autographs
Proud mama. Ruben is Georgi's eldest son, and is in film school.