Derik | BenSpark Family Adventures

Happy birthday, you handsome devil! – DereK

Last night we went to Derek’s Surprise 30th Birthday Party at Asia Grille in Lincoln, RI. What a fun night. Michelle pulled off a great evening. There was great food, good people, fantastic renditions of famous songs by amateur singers (Karaoke of course!), Scorpion Bowls, Fear Factor and some big dance numbers. Check out the photos for a recap of the events.

Mike Walach (pictured here with his fiance Anna) is a fine craftsman and a mean dancer.

Derik, Derek and Neil – Drew

Paradise by the Dashboard Light! – Derek

The Ladies Man – Drew

Where did my friends go? – Steve

Why did the DJ put this stupid hat on my head? – Neil

Why is the DJ touching me? – Derek

Damn I’m Sexy in this hat – Drew

Your Hands Are COLD! – Drew

It’s a gummy worm, not a tequila or computer worm! – Steve

Hey Macarena! – Drew

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Conga This! – Steve

Shake it up Baby! – Drew

Gracias, Grazzi, Gracias – Derek

SUCK IT DOWN! – Steve

U2 picture – background, friendly folk – foreground – Steve

It’s coming for you next, Drew. – Allison

Happy 30th Birthday Derek – All

Andrea and Neil walk down the aisle

Yesterday was the wedding of our good friends Neil and Andrea. What a fun time! The wedding was at Saint Mary’s in North Attleboro. I did the prayer of the faithful. Then after the wedding ceremony the reception was at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield.

We were able to see the Pat’s win the AFC Championship before the first course of the meal. Gonna be another exciting SuperBowl for New England Fans. Allison and I sat with Derik and Sarah, Jimmy and Kathy and Michelle. Dinner and dancing were great fun. Dancing with Derek and Steve is always entertaining. Allison and Michelle both got to take home centerpieces.

Wasn’t that a great looking cake, it tasted really good too, with hard shelled chocolate covered praline ice cream. Allison and I wish Neil and Andrea a long and happy life together. Thank you for letting us share the day with you.