Mom and Dads 50th with a couple pics.

[hillsdown]

Today is officially mom and dads 50th wedding anniversary and I thought I would share a few pics of the big event on Sat. It went really well despite being +34 on the big day and me in the kitchen most of the time. My sis, cousin and myself thought we were going to die so the boys put a huge block of ice in front of a fan for us and it helped a bit. I made hubby drain the 2 huge pots of boiling potatoes for mashed potatoes because the steam would have killed me for sure. But it was great time by all, so enjoy the pics . I was either in the kitchen or behind the camera so none of me on the big day and to think of all the time I took to do my hair and make up.. :lol2:
My 13 yr old niece also started the banquet out by singing " The Climb" by Miley Cyrus, she was amazing . I won't post any pics of her though.

The hall Friday night after we set up tables and decorated (I had to take charge as it was complete chaos and we were getting no where, but all was forgiven Monday afternoon. )

The cake used for the "cutting of the cake" it is the pic of my parents that was used on the invitations.

The hall full of guests and the celebration has begun.

My sister giving a toast on behalf of the immediate family.

Mom and dad sharing a laugh about how they met. (It started with her and her best friend heading to the lake with a couple cases of beer and dad has been drinking her beer ever since :lol: .)

The cutting of the cake and the spoons were tapping the glasses so the impending traditional kiss.
Mom said " but he's all sweaty" :lol2:

We all laughed and a few other comments were made as well ;-) but they fulfilled their obligations.

Hubby took a few pics on Sunday as we put on a lunch for anyone that stayed over at the hall in their RV's or in town in hotels. So me in my familiar place all weekend working.

All went well, alot of work but my parents and all their guests had a great time. So it was definitely worth it.

 

[MsSage]

Thanks for posting the pics. Wishing them 50 more happy years.

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

Looks like every turn out GREAT

You know we all had faith you would pull it off. In spite of you listening to our advice. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Faster horses]

I know you will always be glad you did this for your folks. The opoortunity will NEVER come again to celebrate this special day.

Congratulations for a job well done!!

 

[Mrs.Greg]

Its a lot of work putting on a meal like that,I used to volunteer with our towns catering group. You guys pulled it off,and look how happy your parents are I really like your moms outfit,pretty!!


Congrates to that young couple on 50 yrs bliss...

 

[leanin' H]

Happy anniversary and nice job on the big doings!

 

[hillsdown]

Thanks everyone. It was a very special time. It sure makes you appreciate what you have, I am grateful to still have both of my parents in my life and they have kept us a very close family. Also family on both sides are just great people , with the exception of a couple on my dad's side, all of them are honest hard working real people not a pretentious one in the group and for my mom and day to have their friends attend that they have known for the last 50 + years was an absolute treasure.

The only complaint sis and I had was that mom and dad should have had more kids, as we really could have used a few more hands to help.

I know my aunt was with us and watching over us as there were a couple disaters avoided by just a gut instinct, and I hope we made her proud . :heart:

Mrs. G, my mom looked beautiful. They were both so happy to have their friends and family there ,that they were glowing.

 

[Kato]

It looks like you pulled off a real coup! Congratulations to your parents. I bet this party is worth more to them than any present anyone could give them. I also bet your parents are very proud of their family.

We did something like this for my parents 45th, and it was a night we will never forget. It sure seemed like a lot of work at the time, but looking back on it, the hard work is not what we remember. What we remember is the fun we all had getting the family in the same place at the same time, and the good time that we all had.

Way to go!

Now find a shady tree, and sit down under it with a cool one and put your feet up.