Monday, November 30, 2009

40 years

This past Sunday, my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary! Can you believe it, 40 years! Yes, they were young when they got married, my mom 18 and my dad 21. We threw a surprise party for them this past Saturday. And it was great. We ran into a few obstacles...my dad showing up for the party 1 hour early (he came from the deer lease) and mom saying she was going to come over to Kristina's early to help get "dinner" ready. It was not the easiest keeping this from them. Kristina and I told many lies, we were starting to believe them ourselves! But it was all worth it to see the look on their faces when they walked in the door.

I'm so proud of my parents. Forty years is quite an accomplishment. It's not always been easy, the good times...the bad times...in sickness and in health...for richer and poorer. They sacrificed so much raising us girls and I'm so thankful to them.

Their love, their commitment to one another, their support to each other and their Christ centered marriage is an inspiration to me and so many others. Thank you Mom and Dad for the example you have shown and for the love you have for each other and for us! I love you!

Waiting for their arrival


The happy couple


Kristina and I gave a toast






Opening their gifts


We got them engraved wine glasses


Reading through their "blessing book"
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7 comments:

  1. TannaDecember 1, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Oh, Katherine, you made me cry. What a beautiful tribute to your parents. I know their hearts were full to bursting. They are very blessed by such wonderful daughters... you daughters are very blessed by two wonderful parents. They are an inspiration!!

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  2. The Zajicek'sDecember 1, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks for posting the pictures Kat! You guys did such a good job on the party - looks like it was a blast! What you wrote about mom and dad was so sweet! We really are blessed with such great parents!

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  3. LauriDecember 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    40 years - WOW! Those of us who are married completely get what a huge accomplishment that is! It's so wonderful that you were able to surprise your parents with a party, and I'm sure they appreciated SO much all of your efforts. Please pass along my best wishes for them! They are looking wonderful after 40 happy years together!

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  4. DanaDecember 1, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    That is absolutely fabulous! Your parents look great. I'm so glad you have such a wonderful example to look up to. Here's to 40 more years!!!

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  5. Hedy BergDecember 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    How sweet! Wow, 40 years!

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  6. AmandaDecember 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful way to celebrate so many years and so many memories. I know that you girls made it such a special day for them. Love and hugs to all.

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  7. CharlieDecember 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    It was a very big surprise. We had a great time and the memory is something we will never forget. I just love my family. I have truly been blessed.

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