Today is my parent's fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. Five years ago, my sisters and I planned an open house for them. So many people came through to congratulate them...we ate a lot of cake...we took a plethora of pictures...I thought it was a fun party. Hopefully they did too!
This year they're taking a trip to the bulk food store. The celebration goes downhill fast in five years, apparently! :)
I sent them on their merry way with a gift card for a nice dinner out. Not that they'll be the least bit interested in eating after their hot date at the bulk food store. Mom is buying some spice. Lemon zest or something like that. Dad will probably get a big jar of those orange chewy peanut shaped things he likes. I think they're horrible. But that's okay. More for him!
And I will just sit here and wish them well - and remain thankful to have parents who have persevered that many years!
3 comments:
First, congrats to your mom and dad on 55 years of marriage. That's amazing.
Second, I just never pictured your dad liking those orange things (aren't they called circus peanuts?). My grandfather used to always have those...they are...unique.
Prolly never pictured my dad with hair, either, didja? LOL. Yes, I think you're right. Circus peanuts. NASTY. I love real peanuts. I love chocolate covered peanuts. I love honey roasted peanuts. I love Snickers because of the peanuts. But those orange things are NOT peanuts.
Happy 55th Anniversary to your parents, Bekah!
May they enjoy so many more that you and your family have to plan a 75th Anniversary celebration!
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