Some of the great-grandkids who got there early got to have "one-on-one" with their great-grandparents. Jenna took right to them and wanted to play. Catie was tentative, but did get on my mom's lap for a short moment. Most of the grandkids got to talk to them and hug them. Some of great-grandkids were a little concerned watching how hard it is for my dad to walk, eat and talk.
We put my dad on the sofa downstairs in the rec room, where he pretty much stayed. It was the most comfortable place. Before everyone came over, they watched a Doris Day movie. Dad watched it in between little catnaps. Just the getting ready and getting here from Olympia kind of wore him out. Mom, on the other hand, was laughing at the movie and kept saying how fun it was to be there. They both love a good day out and about. Mom, with all her energy, helped me out immensely making a salad, frosting cupcakes and preparing the table for dinner. We had a very casual and easy dinner -- Little Caesar's pizza ! It was delicious and simple.
We tried not to wear them out, but dad fell asleep in the car just a couple of blocks from our house. He had leaned his head on my mom's shoulder and we had to actually shake him to wake him up when we got to Rose's home. On the other hand, mom was wide awake telling me how much they had enjoyed everything. When in the car one of my favorite things with her now is to turn on CD music that she knows and listen to her sing along with her still beautiful alto voice. That night she sang with Anne Murray, Celine Dion and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Being the oldest of the children, I think I have seen their marriage and relationship evolve over the years more than anyone. Their greatest strengths are their strong determination, their ability to work hard, their being content with very little material things, their humility, their affection for one another, and living the gospel the best they know how! Even now, I hope I can be like them in my aged years. They are an inspiration to me!
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Sweet story. Happy 65th anniversary to Grandma and Grandpa. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Wow, 65 years!! I love watching them hold hands every where they go! Absolutely adorable!
65 years! that is so awesome!!! it was so fun to get to have them all to ourselves. it's such a rare event! so glad you had them over so we could all spend time with them.
you make me cry everytime you post something like this. You are as beautiful as your mother...and I know you demonstrate the very same traits you credited your parents...and I also know that Becca has those same traits! :)
How fun. I love that you had them over to celebrate all their events. We mailed them cards & pictures, but it's nothing like seeing them & being together. Sounds like a fantastic day.
Sniff sniff.....I am envious of the opportunity!!! Thanks for giving them such a fun day for their anniversary.
Wow, 65 years-- great for them!! Thanks for sharing a fun day with them, wish we could've been there!
thank you once again jenny for sharing with us.
what a beautiful couple.
i really liked seeing my great grandma and great grandpa!
Grandma and Grandpa Lee said thanks for all the wonderful things that were posted and for the really fun time at Jenny's on their anniversary. We feel we have the greatest children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the world. Heavenly Father must have loved us very much to send them to us.
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