Saturday, November 08, 2008

Happy 50th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!

Last month we celebrated mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary with a party for family and friends, knowing that mom and dad were going to be in Florida on their actual anniversary. Since they were going to be away on Nov 8th, I schemed to see what I could do to surprise them and fly to Florida and join them. Thankfully all went perfectly and last night I was able to surprise them and today my aunt flew in as well! What fun! Lots of happy tears! My brother Dave and his wife Trish wish they could have been here too but with the new baby it just wasn't possible so we enjoyed some time together via Skype. It was good to at least be able to see them and chat with them.

My parents are staying in this neat place called, The Villages. It's a huge place filled with lots of fun, activities and golfing. My aunt and I even took the golfcart out for a spin to Tar-jay this afternoon but that warrants a post all it's own. :o)

One of the great things about being here is that my dad's 2 brothers and their wives are here too as well as a cousin and his wife and some friends too. Tonight 17 of us went out for a beautiful dinner at one of the country clubs and celebrated with mom and dad.

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! I love you! May you have many, many more wonderful years together!

16 comments:

  1. Congrats to your parents. Although it is their 50th, it is your good fortune to have parents who have been together for so long!

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  2. oh Catherine, that is so wonderful. Enjoy this wonderful family celebration.

    Lea
    xo

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  3. Hey Cathy, glad the surprise went so well. The pictures with your parents are wonderful - I especially like the one of the three of you!!! Wish them Happy Anniversary again from me. Can't wait to hear the golf cart story!!!

    Love ya,
    Joy

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  4. Happy anniversary to your parents! I'm glad you were able to surprise them by going down there.

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  5. Oh how fun! Glad you were able to pull off the surprise. Your parents must've been thrilled! Enjoy the rest of your time there.

    k

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  6. Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. R.!!! Catherine, you are a wonderful daughter!!

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  7. Congratulations to your parents..
    Love the pictures..
    Have a Great Week..

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  8. Happy 50th Anniversary!!!! What a momentous occasion.

    I am so happy that your surprise worked!

    Keep smilin!

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  9. How wonderful to be able to surprise your parents. 50 Years and they look so young. Always wonderful to see people who have been together so long and look so happy. No wonder you are the special person you are!!! Linda

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  10. Wow! Happy anniversary to your parents. What a wonderful event to celebrate.

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  11. I'm glad to hear the surprise worked out! Have fun! Happy Anniversary Uncle Guy and Aunt Jean! Wish I could be in Florida to celebrate with you!

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  12. What a wonderful surprise!!!

    Happy Anniversary!!

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  13. Happy Anniversary, Mom & Dad!
    Y'all look mahvelous!
    AND .... you have a wonderful daughter!
    We LOVE Catherine!

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  14. Happy anny to your parents!

    Isn't that the greatest? My parents celebrated 58 years married this year.

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  15. Happy anniversary, Catherine's mom and dad! Wishing you the Lord's richest blessings!!!!

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  16. Happy Anniversary!
    What a nice to surprise for you to go down there.

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