On Saturday we attended the celebration for Bob and Sheila's 50th wedding anniversary. (Bob and Sheila are our son in law Andy's parents)
Earlier in the week Sheila had a stress related heart attack. She told me she was washing windows and one almost fell on her and she reached to catch it...later that night she had pain....and went to the ER. They found no blockages but she had the enzymes in her blood. She said she was feeling fine except she was real tired.
Bob told the story about how they met in the summer of 1969...at a Fair ...Bob knew the guys in the band...they were playing A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum...when this cute gal asked him if he wanted to dance...six children later and many grandkids and they are celebrating 50 years together.
The kids served a wonderful lunch; vegetables and dip, fruit, crackers, lunch meats, cheese and a number of different cupcakes...vanilla, chocolate, carrot and lemon. The lemon ones were really good.
There was a cute display of pants.
I know that Noah and Adam got their pants for their first birthday.
It was a fun afternoon. The celebration was held in a Community Center about two hours North of where we live in a little town called Goodridge population 138 and most all of the town showed up! We didn't stay too long, we arrived early before everyone else, had a chance to talk with Sheila and Bob, sit with Noah, Adam and Jen for a bit...have lunch and we headed home.
Far Side
Are these embroidered dungarees a thing? I never heard of that. Remember I’m English.
ReplyDeleteA family tradition.
DeleteThanks! It’s a charming tradition.
DeleteThat's really sweet that he remembers so much of the day they met.
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th Anniversary to Sheila and Bob. The display of pants is really cute.
ReplyDeleteSounds very nice. Really like the displays.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a nice time. Happy 50th to Bob and Sheila!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of Sheila's heart attack. I'm sure that was a scary thing for her. The pants thing is such a special thing for the family. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe cake is beautiful. Exactly something I would want. Even down to the lavender.
I'm glad you and Far Guy were able to go and have a good time and made it home safely.
Blessings,
Betsy
50 years is a wonderful milestone to be proud of. Congratulations to them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration! And so glad she is okay.
ReplyDeleteAwwww... what a nice commemoration it sounds like the party was, Connie. It's always nice when people "go the extra mile" for other people, to remember special events in their lives. We'll be married 50 years in 2026... if we make it that long. If we do, I'm not sure I'm going to want to celebrate it. *hahahahahaha* :-P :-D ~Andrea xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love the little line of overalls. So cute. Nice that you could go, have a visit before too many others arrived, then go home.
ReplyDeleteCongrats for fifty years. It was so great that you got to see those grand boys, or men now.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to Bob and Sheila! 50 years is a wonderful accomplishment. The line-up of pants confused me at first and then I got it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love all the overalls! What a wonderful way to celebrate your children and grandchildren. It sounds like a wonderful celebration.
ReplyDeleteThat's way up there. I spent nearly a decade further south in Hutchinson.
ReplyDeleteCheryl and I are half way there! 25 more years to go!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to them. Just the trip there and back would have been fun. These days it is just nice to get out on the road for somethng that isn't medical--LOL! Cute overall tradition. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pants. What a great tradition.
ReplyDelete50th anniversaries are a wonderful time to celebrate. I loved our party two years ago.
The little overalls look so cool
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a long time to be together, and so glad to hear Sheila's event was minimal. Happy anniversary to the couple!
ReplyDeleteLooks like that Anniversary Party was a lot of fun. Glad you two could make it there for awhile and visit with some folks.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Bob and Sheila! I’m glad you and Far Guy were able to attend the party. Love the bib overalls.
ReplyDeleteLove the song!
ReplyDeleteThe overalls are very cute.
I hope Sheila is ok. Happy anniversary to them!
Glad you got to visit with them and had a good time. Happy 50th anniversary to Bob and Sheila. Also, I'm glad Sheila was feeling OK.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration of love! Glad Sheila felt well enough to attend in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely event! I hope Sheila is okay and that they were able to enjoy the day. Those overalls are the cutest!
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