40th Wedding Anniversary Party

40th Wedding Anniversary Party...

It was a perfect night. The tables were clothed in white, and light gray. Confetti littered the tables with light colored fresh flowers as center pieces. Balloons littered the ceiling with long hanging strings. A big heart of balloons with a special banner hung on the wall. All our special family came to honor my parents for their 40th wedding anniversary.

There was a table in the kitchen lined with smoked Turkey, smoked Ham, fried chicken, dressing and giblet gravy. There was green bean casserole, corn, mashed potatoes, chicken rice broccli casserole, northern beans, salad, deviled eggs, pea salad and rolls. On the desert table, there were 2 pumkin pies, 2 cinnamon apple pies, 2 pecan pies, 2 cheesecakes, huge tub of banana pudding, bread pudding, an anniversary cake and orange sherbert punch. There were soft drinks and tea also. Everything was just wonderful.

We had all arrived at the First Baptist Activity Center, except for my parents. My mom was under the impression that it was just a Thanksgiving dinner. She was very surprised when she walked in and saw everyone. It felt wonderful to hug everyone and to see every one. We so enjoyed the wonderful fellowship. Ashley and Gwen sang a song from the Moldy Peaches. The kids played basket ball and dodge ball in the gym. My dad and uncle and brothers played pool in the game room and all the women stayed in the dining area and did what we do best...hackle...It was great. Chad and I had gotten my parents a movie ticket package.(2 movie tickets and a $25 dollar visa gift card.) BUT THE OTHER GIFTS!!! I was not expecting. They were great. I think they got dinner gift cards to Red Lobster, Outback and I am not sure where else. Someone else gave $200 dollars. I was surprised. What a blessed 40th anniversary.


Special thanks to my brother's girlfriend, Heather. I could not have done this without her. Also great and special thanks to Heather's mom, Paula. She provided all the beautiful flower center peices. SO SPECIAL. (I was blessed that she owns a flower shop!!) A very precious and special thanks goes out to my baby girl, Ashley. She created the video of mom and dad's life!!! What a talented girl. I am planning on uploading it to Facebook once I get the opportunity. We had a wonderful evening.