Congratulations to Coral and Chris!

Di Tien and Uncle Jim had a daughter several years after they were married. They named her Coral because they met on a Florida beach and wanted to commemorate that moment with their first child.

 I was 8 at the time and I was elated to have a cousin. At the time she adored me as well. I remember that she would run around the house squealing my name with delight “Kimmy! Kimmy! Kimmy!” We used to sit at the kids’ table in the kitchen for dinner and Coral would happily entertain Steve (my brother) and me by dumping food on her head and in her diaper.  We couldn’t help but be in hysterics when she was up to her shenanigans.

When I was 14, I lived with my aunt, uncle and cousin for a semester down in Tequesta, Florida. One day, Coral and I were watching tv and Connie Selleca was in a Pantene commercial. I don’t remember what we were watching, but I do remember Coral mesmerized by her and when she said, “Wouldn't you love hair this healthy and shiny?” Coral stared, nodded and murmured, “Mmmm, hmmm!”

This is a picture of Coral and my her brother Gary. It's a few years after said commercial brainwashing, but she's still just as cute!

It should have hit me then that she might have wanted to go into Marketing! (Which she did!)


Fast forward 20 years, not only does she have the hair that surpasses Connie Selleca's, but she's got some amazing style too! 

Me, Coral, Chris, and Steve

Earlier this month, I had the honor of witnessing her marriage to a great man. This wedding weekend is what sparked my family appreciation month. Congratulations you two! 

Chris, welcome to the family!!

My they grow up so fast! (tear)