I did not realize how much of a milestone this anniversary was... but in terms of big ones every 5 years... only 2 more and then we will celebrate our 50th!
Now that is an accomplishment, considering all the challenges Ann and I have faced over these 35 wonderful years... We truly have known adversary - and we know triumph.
We have seen our children grow up to become successful, and marry successful spouses... we know the joy of grandchildren, and the joy of family gatherings...
And last night our family came together for our 35th Anniversary Dinner at Freddie Paul's in Stillwater. What a wonderful time we had visiting while we ate some good cooking that Ann and the ladies did NOT have to cook nor clean up after...
I and Ann want to thank Phil and Tammy and Austyn for coming... after Phil's truck got in a fight with a deer, and he is not feeling to great, we were surprised and very happy they showed up... not that we ever doubted they would, haha... another reason was Austyn's new cafe and the hours. Austyn and Tammy did not close the new hot dog shop till 6pm, so we were not sure if they could come either.. haha.. but they did.
Ann and I want to thank Paul and Heather and Andrew and Madison too. Andrew was reading some books.. and finished one while eating dinner. He is doing so great... and Madison was very entertaining, too.. haha.. Paul has been so busy with hunting and work and all... and Heather with kiddos and work and all she does.. so it was SUPER that they found time too....
We also want to say thanks to Jake and Trisha for coming... Jake has been told to have his phone with him at all times, and they never know when something major might happen and they get called in to fix it, and Trisha has not been feeling too well since becoming an expectant mom, so it was great they could make it.... what a wonderful anniversary we had, celebrating the soon to be ... Issabella Ann Moffat's arrival into this great world of ours with all it's opportunities... Jake was on his good behavior, smiling.... so Trisha got to eat without once having to smack him down... haha...
So all in all it was a wonderful evening and we feel so honored and blessed that you found time in all your busy schedules to include the old folks too.. haha...
And I want to take a second and a line or two to say to my lovely life's companion.. and the love of my life.... Cathrene Ann, Happy 35th Anniversary to you! I know the real day is this coming Wednesday, the 21st, but you might not be at work on that day, so am saying it now ... and again then. Thank you for loving me and 'standing' by my side, and raising such a wonderful wonderful family, and pulling me through!
You each are the best and most wonderful things in our lives... and I speak for both of us!
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