Mom and Dad celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year! My brother's Keith and Kris and their spouses worked hard to make sure it was just as special as the wonderful parents we have. "They get first class treatment", said Keith. We all agreed. Mom and Dad wanted to keep it very small, so we decided to have a dinner party at Kris and Amy's house near Boerne, TX.
Keith and MiNa would not be able to fly over from Germany (they had just made the trip to visit last year), but we would instantly send pictures and notes as the dinner went on.
Amy decorated and found a great caterer, Kris inquired about B & B's and we all decided on Creekhaven Bed and Breakfast in Wimberly, TX, as a gift.
Notes were sent out to friends and family requesting stories and photos of Mom and Dad be sent to fill a "memory box". 50 years worth of great memories came in the mail and it was fun for Keith, Kris and I to see old photos of us as kids.
We made a CD full of their favorite music and songs from when we were kids. Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, Bread, The BeeGees, Abba, etc.
"Silver Wings" by Merle Haggard was the song they danced to over and over at our local dances. So many memories of them together dancing to that song.
I remember this wedding picture standing in the front room or our house.
Wonderful, supportive parents. They set a great example for us all.
Happy and lovely
Amy has so much talent for decorating and she set a gorgeous table! The grandchildren all helped set up. Kris was the heavy lifter.
Kris and Jansen (with Shey in the background)
Genie Voigt, Carolyn and Marvin Grosenbacher, Shirley Steitle, Mom and Everett
Mom and her long time, good friend Genie Voigt
The gentleman who brought the food forgot the salad so Amy improvised with green beans. And I think the he was also surprised to find he was going to be our server. His name was Rocky and he wasn't very coordinated. It was hilarious!
All are seated.
Dinner was served.
Opening gifts.
Aunt Alyce made a memory book for Mom and Dad. It was very cool.
Mom, Rocky and Dad with their cake from Bumdoodlers.
A very special gift from one of our talented nieces, Rylie.
Time to Dance!!!
Amy & Kris (married 26 years?) Mom and Dad (married 50 years) Kari and Shey (married 23 years)
What a great smile Dad has.
Dancing with my Dad
Family photos: Rylie, Amy, Kris and Kinleigh
Kris's Angels
Jansen, Kari, Shey and Everett
Goofing off with the grandkids.
Two out of three of our families with Mom and Dad.
Those wedding bands have been around for awhile.
Lots of photos were sent to Keith, though it was the middle of the night in Germany.
Hand in Hand
Roses and treats for the guests to take home
The bride with her spring bouquet
Amy's arrangements
A couple fun photos from the Don and Margaret Owen in Canada.
I know each of us kids hope to have long lasting love in our marriages, like Mom and Dad have had in theirs.
Happy 50th Mom and Dad!!! Love you guys so much!
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