August 19, 1961

Did you catch the date? That would be 50 years ago. The date my parents said I do and we're all so glad they did! They have known each other most of their lives and were high school sweethearts. He was by her side while she battled cancer as a 16 year old, she was by his side through his college education & career moves, and they've been a team ever since.

August 19, 1961
Looking beautiful cutting the cake!

In the getaway car!
I wonder what these two were thinking of their life together.
Did they imagine that they'd adopt 3 kids?
Did they imagine raising their family in Boulder, CO?
Did they imagine all of the amazing adventures coming their way?
(Sorry for the sideways photos, I can't make them change.)

In the early '80's dressed as Anthony and Cleopatra.

They would go on weekend getaways to places like Vail. Some would be further away, like extended business trips Mom would join Dad on. They'd get up early on a Saturday and go to the Golden Buff for breakfast... still getting up for breakfast at the Egg & I now. What we always knew was that they made their relationship a priority. When us kids moved out it was obvious that they weren't looking around for us to have fun, they liked each other so they were glad for their time together.

We are all thankful for the marriage they have and for what it has taught us. Their grand kids are fortunate to have the heritage of grandparents who still love each other all these years later. They see them playing their version of the license plate game (11 years running). They hear them make bets over the Cubs and Sox. We hear a lot about the south side of Chicago, about their friends and the fun they are having in retirement. We all look forward to being that happy when we've been married 50 years.

Looking beautiful in 2011

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!!