Kanreki Hosts:  LeRoy's Family

Traditionally, the birthday boy's family hosts the party.  And that is exactly who hosted LeRoy's kanreki party: LeRoy's ever-lovin' and fun lovin' wife Faith, son Kent and his wife Loreen, daughter Kisa, and grandson Kyle.

How did they pull off LeRoy's surprise Kanreki party?  

They distracted LeRoy by spending the morning with the fishes at The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach with Loreen's parents, Larry and Bobbie, and her brother, Brian.  The plan was on the way home, back to the Valley, they'd stop off at The Seafood Express restaurant in Gardena for lunch.

LeRoy was told that reservations were for 3 o'clock.  A retired engineer, LeRoy's still a stickler for precision -- and punctuality -- and he fretted a bit when they were caught in traffic at 2:30.  

When he arrived, we, his guests, were completely hyped and screamed "Surprise!!!!!"  as soon as we caught sight of him.  Miraculously, Grandson Kyle slept through all this excitement, so tuckered out was he from seeing all the fishes.

We thank you for a wonderful celebration of a dear friend, who happens to be your husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather, respectively.  The multi-coursed, bountiful Chinese dinner -- with soup, varied seafood dishes with shrimp, fish and scallops, noodle dish and Chinese broccoli --  was delicious and ample.  And the cake was fabulous. (Be sure to take a look at it in the Party Photo Album)

Also thank you for being a fine example of filial piety: 

The aged shall be loved and respected as those who have for many years contributed toward the development of society and a wholesome and peaceful life shall be guaranteed to them.
~ The Law for Welfare for the Aged 1991, Japan,

Congratulations, you pulled off the perfect surprise party for the new kid on the block...and it ain't Kyle.

Faith
"If you have Faith, you have everything."

Son & Master of Ceremonies, 
Kent

Daughter and Fortune Cookie maker, 
Kisa

Daughter-in-law and mother of LeRoy's grandson,
Loreen

Grandson Kyle

Today, LeRoy, you've entered your second childhood.  
You and grandson Kyle are now peers -- kids.  
And he's a few months older than you, kiddo!

>> Click here for our favorite picture of the  two kids.

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