Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!

Today I'm so proud to wish my amazing parents a very happy 51st wedding anniversary!! They have been such amazing examples to me and in a world of quickie wedding and and even quicker divorces, I'm so grateful to have parents who have been together so many years and who still work together and love each other.

A year ago today, I was running ragged trying to get ready for a huge 50th wedding anniversary party we threw for Mom and Dad. All the siblings were out here and family came in from all over the place--it was such a fun day. This year will be a little more low-key--I'll be making them a nice dinner at home and we'll probably play some games. As I planned last year's party, I remembered with fondness the celebrations I tried to throw in the past for Mom and Dad's anniversaries, like the year I went to so much trouble to find them stuff for their 25th Anniversary (including an heirloom plate the proudly announced this milestone) only to be told at the party that it was actually their 24th Anniversary. How embarrassing.

For a little flashback, here are some photos from last year's festivities:


Family is great, parents are great, life is great. Happy 51st Momsie and Popsicle! Love you both!!