Maril’s mom, Susiana, started Islanders Luau back in 1971, and at the age of 79 she is still doing things over the top! She took us to her elegant country club for our birthday dinner this week. She surprised us by decorating our table with Hawaiian statues, surrounded by bird of paradise from her yard, guava, and lush greenery to create beautiful centerpieces. She also brought her ukulele and serenaded us with a couple of island songs and a rousing Happy Birthday To You! Her creativity, talent, hard work, and desire to impress never cease to amaze us!