When I talk about 35 years of magic, I'm not talking about Disney World's Magic Kingdom; I'm talking about 35 years of marriage. And a wonderful marriage it has been! Sure, we've had our rollercoaster moments---some pretty frightening ones, if I am to be honest. But we have come through them all unscathed.Last weekend we celebrated our anniversary in style with a visit to the Downton Abbey exhibit (our favorite show) and a nice dinner out on the town. We reminisced over old wedding photos and agreed that we are among the lucky few who have stayed together this long, for better or worse.
Below is a little sampling of photos from that incredible day, April 7, 1984:
The Wedding party
Don't we just looky spiffy?
Cutting the cake (no, we did NOT shove it into each other's face!
Removing the garter...ooh la-la!
That was THEN.....
This is NOW. 35 years together!
Even more exciting is that next weekend I will be standing by the ocean and watching my oldest son exchange vows with the love of his life. Have I mentioned how much I love the month of April??
How do you look younger now than 35 years ago? Congratulations on this milestone!! I once heard someone say that a long marriage is the ultimate status symbol, and that has always stuck with me. It is not easily achieved, and is a true blessing. Wishing you 35 (or more) wonderful years ahead!
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you to say and thank you! We have been through sooo much together but it has only made us stronger. We are truly blessed!
DeleteNo April Fools are you!
ReplyDeleteAs my mother would say, we are "smart cookies" LOL!
DeleteWhat an accomplishment! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteHappy Anniversary! Mine's in April too. And congratulations to your son, wishing him a lovely wedding day.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Happy Anniversary to you, too!
DeleteThis is just SOOO SPECIAL!
ReplyDeleteDo you ever look at those pictures of you and your spouse and wonder where the kids were? I guess they have been such a part of our lives for such a long time. . .
So true. Actually, I don't even recognize us as this couple, either! So many changes over 35 years!
DeleteOMGosh, Congrats you, two! You guys look so great together then and now. LOVELY. also, congrats on your son's wedding! Enjoy!! Look forward to seeing some pics here :)
ReplyDeleteThis year is mine and Tim's 35th anniversary as well, I hope you have many more wonderful years ahead of you. So happy anniversary from me to you
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