Happy Anniversary Dad and Mom

This card is another from our Grammie's collection.

Happy Anniversary, Dad and Mom!  I'm a little late, but still--I believe 53 years of marriage is something to be applauded.  Dad is feeble and not doing well these days, yet Mom takes care of his needs--watching over him with love and great loyalty.

I am grateful for the example of their marriage--how they have supported one another over the years, working through hard times--things I'm not sure most marriages would survive.

Thank you Dad and Mom--and Congratulations!

Happiness Is...

This is a card I received from my Best Friend in High School.  His name was Eric and I loved  him.  Our paths grew apart and I have not seen him for many years.  He was one of those special people who inspired me to greater things--thank you, Buddy. 

This card somehow catches the essence of the 1970's for me.  This is the way it was back then.

Happy Graduation, Son!

This card is from a collection my sister Clytie gave to me for my birthday! I love this artist's work. The children in these paintings have so much personality! This artist inspires me, as does the young man who is graduating today.

I'm posting this card to honor my son. Today he walks across the stage to accept his diploma. He has worked so hard to get to this point, and it has not been easy for him. I am VERY proud to be his Mom.

Seems just yesterday he was a chubby newborn, with such sparkling eyes and that ready grin. He still has the sparkle and the grin!

But that tiny boy I held in my arms now towers over me at six foot four! What a wonderful young man he is. What possibilities he holds in his hands, with his whole life stretched out in front of him.

First Anniversary--a Humdinger

I just love this card! It was a gift from my darling Sissy, who's glorious card collection is incredibly wonderful and extensive.

This card actually doesn't have anything about a humdinger in it, only that with those cuties on the bell dinger--the name fit somehow.

I remember our first anniversary--we walked beside the thrashing sea, held hands, and looked deeply into one another's eyes...after 26 years, we still saunter in the sand beside the ocean. We hold hands and smile at one another. Best of all, we often laugh together. I think laughter is the spice that keeps marriage fresh.