Happy 49th Anniversary To My Husband....Beautiful Anniversary Gifts From Wales....

On June 19th, 1960, Edward and I were married on a beautiful Sunday morning immediately following worship service...it was Father's Day and I told Edward his Daddy received the best Father's Day gift ever....me....just kidding....

After we undecorated the car, well as much as we could, we left for Amelia Island, Florida on our honeymoon....we encountered a National Guard Convoy and each vehicle waved us around and applauded....we had quite a motorcade.....

I remember our first meal together as husband and wife was baked ham with raisin gravy....

I had been sick with appendicitis all week and didn't know if I would go to the hospital for surgery or to the church to get married....the latter prevailed...

For 49 years we've gone to Amelia Island....when our daughters were growing up and now for a week in the summer we take all fourteen of us....we make so many memories. I hope our grandchildren will always remember the good times we share.

Our friends, Marion and John, from Wales remembered our anniversary with a beautiful Laura Ashley wall clock, CD's, anniversary card and a 'This England' magazine....

The colors are beautiful as well as the scripted numbers....

The clock has found a place in our bedroom and every time I look at it I will think of the dear friends so far away in distance but so near in our hearts....

Magazines are one of my pleasures in life...this one is a treasure trove of history, beautiful homes, recipes and so much information in general....it along with English Homes would be my two favorites.
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Our twin granddaughter, Erin the photographer, is having a photo contest and she invites everyone to participate....so go on over to Erin's Artistic Expressions and check it out...
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO EDWARD, CHIP, CHAD AND TO ALL THE GODLY FATHERS WHO ARE ROLE MODELS FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.......
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Yay! I won a giveaway........Kath Kidston pillows

When I entered Florida Sue's giveaway I had no idea that I would win...In the years I've blogged I've won twice....

I thought I had won one Kath Kidston pillow which thrilled me....this week when I opened the package I found two beautiful pink and green pillows....

I use these colors in our bedroom along with rose printed fabric so they compliment each other perfectly....


My photographs don't do them justice......my granddaughter, Erin, is the talent in our family....and my husband.....


The larger pillow....they button so they'll launder easily.....
If you haven't visited Florida Sue you are in for a treat...she has so much energy....posts almost daily and has such a variety of subjects....check out Luxe Lanai ......

Thank you so much Florida Sue......Blessings....Betty

Our twin granddaughters' Graduation Garden Party

Recently, our twin granddaughters, Erin and Elisabeth, graduated from high school. They have been rays of sunshine in our lives...

It was our pleasure to honor them with a Garden Graduation Reception on a gorgeous Saturday in May. Approximately 100 friends dropped by to congratulate them and wish them Godspeed...


Guests entered the backyard.....
A display table with kindergarten graduation pictures, high school diplomas and guest books and gifts...
Some younger guests and a Dad.....
The food table minus the food....take my word, it was delicious and plentiful...the old fashion popcorn popper was a BIG hit especially with the young guests but really everyone enjoyed a bag of popcorn at some point...
Elisabeth and Erin with their beautiful white cake festooned with a chic brown and pink bow and pink flowers...
The cake was designed and baked by a friend, Rachel, and given by Rachel and her Mom and Dad...a delicious gift.
The party colors were pink and brown ....

Lemonade, tea and water..........
It was great to see friends that we hadn't seen in a while...

This is Beth...she coordinated, cooked and kept everyone on track...so many friends helped make this indeed a special day.





Wesley, brother to the twins......
Fred and grandson Gene...Twin sister Alana around somewhere....

Well, that's what happened on a Saturday in May at our house...
Thanks for dropping by....