Nostalgic Photo

Sometime in the late 40s, I got this coat for Christmas (if my memory serves me right.)  Some of us went up to Grandma and Grandpa Wasden's to show them our gifts.  I'm not sure what this pose is all about, but I do know that I thought that  this coat with the hood was just like a wonderful cloak that made me beautiful.

Anniversary Time

Thirty-two years ago today, Ron and I were married in the Seattle Temple (Bellevue, WA).  Lots of family was there, including Daddy and Mother, whose cancer was in remission for a couple of months. It was a foggy day, but a wonderful day, as we were surrounded by family and friends wishing us well.  This picture was taken a few years later - (we don't look like this anymore) - shared life experiences have resulted in gray hair or less hair, a few wrinkles, and some other inevitable outward differences.  Because we married in our middle years, we realize that in order to make it to 50, we would have to be in our late 90s, which isn't likely to happen.  Over the years we have shared many wonderful experiences with our combined family, and have experienced sorrows, too.  We find that, as we grow older, that enduring to the end has a special connotation that we did not really envision, but we are determined to do the best we can.  Life goes on, and we are grateful for each other.

Five Days After the Fact

I could never equal Judy, but let it be said that I keel over more carefully than she does.  Falling flat on one's face while wearing glasses that are so tough they survive protects part of your face.  Ron says that this picture doesn't do my nose justice, but you know how it is with the camera on the computer - Sorry I can't look for dramatic.  I do think there is a difference between falling on carpeting and falling in the kitchen, right, Judy?  Still makes me wince to think about Judy's fall and the resulting trauma to her!  We won't do that anymore, right?  Today, it's onward and upward.

Time to Celebrate

Today, we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. (We will have to live into our late 90's to reach 50.) Obviously, this picture was taken in younger days - about 20 years ago. We spent our wedding day in typical fashion for those of us who are more mature - I had a doctor's appointment in Logan, then Ron sat in the car at JoAnn Fabrics, we went to a book store and browsed, and then went to lunch at our favorite Logan restaurant, The Coppermill. And, one good thing about eating out when you have lived longer - you usually end up with as much as you ate to take home and make a second meal out of it.

There were many remembrances of the day we got married in Bellevue, WA. The day began very early - I had been staying with Mother and Dad; the children had already moved into Ron's house in Tumwater. He went early to the post office, pounded on the door, and explained that the wedding ring he needed for the day had not been delivered, so they found it for him. One hurdle overcome! Mother, Dad, and I got to the his house, and we proceeded to drive to Seattle. This was the short period of time that Mother's cancer seemed to be in remission, we were so happy to have them present at the temple for the ceremony. I haven't found the pictures that were taken that day - but I know that Judy and Bob, Julie and Mike, Andrea, and many others were there. Were you there, Ann? Where is that picture???? It's supposed to be in the album, but I've neglected them for years and can't find it. I remember that the pansies were blooming, and the day was warm enough to walk around the grounds without a jacket. This was during the time of the ERA, and there were pickets outside the temple grounds.

When we went back to the car, after being in the temple, it wouldn't start - a door had been left slightly ajar, and the battery had run down. Fortunately, there was help, and a man came with his battery charger. We had lunch at the Tyee in Tumwater with family and friends, and then proceeded to load Andrea's things in the car to take her to the airport to leave for the MTC in Provo. Part way there, Julie and MIke caught up with us with Andrea's coat, which had been left behind. When we got to the airport, I stayed in the car, and drove around and around and around so that the battery would be charged up, while Ron took Andrea into the airport. What a day! Memorable in all aspects.