It doesn't seem possible, but 50 years ago, on August 18, 1962, two very young kids got married. DH's mother had to sign for him because back then in Illinois, the man had to be 21 years old and he was only 20. As a 19 year old bride, no one had to sign for me.
Fifty years, three sons, three DILs and 5 grandchildren later. Yikes! I guess it has been 50 years! How can it be? Yet when we look in the mirror, we can see it's true.
This past weekend, we got together with our sons, DILs and grandchildren in Florida to celebrate and had a wonderful time. We went to the beach, ate food, cooked, played and just enjoyed all of us being together for the first time in several years. Grandchildren met each other for the first time and had so much fun together
Little did we know when we first got married that we would live long enough to celebrate 50 years. Little did we know that we would go through good times and sad times, but our love would carry us through.
We will continue to celebrate by taking a trip to the New England States in our camper and I'll post pictures as we travel, so be sure to check back.
Here's a picture of our two youngest grandchildren. Abby and Eli met for the first time this weekend. More pictures will follow when we get them loaded into the computer.
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| Eli (1 1/2) & Abby (3 1/2) |
Congratulations! You have much to be proud of!
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Congratulations on your Golden Anniversary. We have one year to go to ours.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! What a wonderful milestone! You inspires us all!! What a darling family!!
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Happy Golden Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos - best wishes
Congrats on 50 years - that is awesome!! And to many more :).
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sentiment, Ruth. Congratulations on 50 years of marriage. My birthday is tomorrow, and I turn 50 years old!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a wonderful love story that has lasted 50 years! That's quite an accomplishment in today's world! I'm certain all your family had a wonderful time together. Do have a good time on your trip to New England, and stay safe! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteWow! Happy Anniversary Ruth! It is a rare thing these days to be together that long. What a testament you are to your kids and grandkids.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to the happy couple, such cuties and love the hat. Hubby and I were married at 19 and 20, and have been married 58 years. Have a good trip in your 5th wheel, New England in the fall, it's on my bucket list. Post the pretty pictures along the way, should have wonderful quilt shops also.
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th to you and your husband!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! What an achievement!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome couple. That is a milestone to be congratulated! Sounds like you had a great time with family to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your journey to New England.
wow congratulations xx Your wedding dress is lovely, do you still have it ? Karen
ReplyDeletethrough it all....50 years together. That is beautiful and something to be very proud of...your whole family. :) Congratulations!...and have a wonderful trip! I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteHow cool;) Congrats to you both;) What a wonderful family you two created;) The hubby and I look forward to meeting that goal someday...but will be around 80 when it happens;) Enjoy your traveling;)
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Congratulations! Fifty years is quite an accomplishment! Hope you enjoy many, many more years together. What fun to have the whole family together, can't wait to see more pictures. Have fun on your trip, New England should be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats........not many make it 50 years...
ReplyDeleteHappy Golden Anniversary...and best wishes for many many more anniversaries!
ReplyDeleteWe too had our 50th this year in April...like you we have 3 cildren and 5 grand kids..
Julia ♥
You two were adorable back then and are adorable still today! Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm not far from that anniversary and I don't know where the time went. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Fifty years and a wonderful family to be proud of. How wonderful to have shared 50 years with someone you love, I only wish I had been so lucky! I hope you have many, many more to come!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 50 years! Your story is something each successive generation should aspire to!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - wonderful wedding picture and you both look wonderful today.
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Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary. That's quite an accomplishment. How special to be able to celebrate with family. I love your pictures of then and now. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations... that is an amazing accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it to your 50th Wedding Anniversary!! You both look happy--cheers!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a landmark anniversary! have fun as you continue in your travels!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 50 years together. Sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate, with all the family.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of Abby andc Eli meeting is so touching and sweet. Hopefully they will see each other growing up and be good friends.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Congratulations to you both... :-)
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