A Reason to Celebrate!

I called my mother to wish her a happy anniversary and asked what they were doing to celebrate (Long John Silvers maybe?), and she told me they hadn't even mentioned it to each other yet. That is so like my parents. Another year together is simply expected. Of course we've been together another year. They've had 58 years as a couple. Since they weren't talking about it, I decided to make it public and celebrate blog style.

In the beginning, they were young, and that fun, creative side was in evidence. It takes a sense of humor and a little creativity to stay together that many years.

The future was bright...

and so much lay ahead.  I wonder if they had any idea what they what they would encounter together over the next 58 years?

They became parents...they did it four times.  When something is fun, you want to repeat it.

There were the good days when everyone cooperated...

And there were "those" days when they wondered what they had gotten themselves into.  Yet, they persevered, together.

And the kids grew up and flourished....

and multiplied.  I wonder if they knew they would be sharing their bed again?

And sharing holidays....and memories.

....and having "those" days with their grandchildren.

They celebrated 50 years together and they still had the top of their original wedding cake.  Some things never go stale when they are made with good ingredients!

And that last 8 years has flown by.  Still together.  Damn good ingredients last a long time.

Happy 58th anniversary!  You are a great example for all of us.

Dad, I hope you at least got her a card. Mom, did you make him a pie?