A memorable birthday party for Angela

Birthday celebrant Angela (third from right) with party host Janet (extreme left) myself and Angela's sister Adriana

By Susan Palmes-Dennis

A birthday party was hosted for the beautiful Angela Cook by her friend Janet Pichon-Hixon and her husband Richard at their beautiful home and my husband Ronnie Dennis and I were among the fortunate few who attended the event.

Janet is Angela's good friend for many years now and Janet spared no effort to make the day extra special with candles, flowers, friends and good food for her. 

Angela, who is with the Aloha Island Hula group came with her fiancée Bernie Sumcad and sisters Adriana and Analyn. Angela was radiant in a black and red dress with matching black shoes.

Angela invited most of her close friends, a lot of whom Filipino-Americans in the Charlotte community including the Aloha Island Hula group. 

Some of the sumptuous fare served by both hosts and guests—a potluck affair of sorts--include  fried chicken, adobo, noodles with shrimp and chicken and spring rolls. 

For dessert there was raspberry birthday cake and matcha cake. After eating, the guests moved to the dance room where everyone was eager to party. The famed YMCA song and the electric slide brought the house down. 

The guests sang “happy birthday” as Angela cut the cake with fiancée Bernie by her side.  Richard then distributed glasses of wine and wished good fortune for the birthday girl. 

Angela had been in the US for the past 17 years and used to work for the Union County Public School for most of that time. 

A native of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu province in the Philippines, her interests include dancing, traveling, shopping and food tripping.

The beautiful hostess Janet Pichon-Hixon was the Mrs. Asia USA titlist three years ago while her husband Richard worked in New York's financial sector. It was indeed a beautiful party for people who clearly enjoyed each other's company. 

Also in attendance were Amelia Lambert, Wenjun Whisen and Harumi Ito Lerner, Isabella Jane Throck, Christine Fejarang, Analyn Ymbong, Adriana Faile and many others. 

My husband Ronnie Dennis and I join the well wishers in praying for Angela's continued happiness and success.   

Angela with fiancee Bernie Sumcad