Two score and ten years ago, our parents brought forth, upon this continent a new marriage, conceived in Love, and dedicated to the proposition that they should be fruitful and multiply....and so they did...thank you Mr. Lincoln for allowing me to "use" the intro from the Gettysburg Address)
Fifty years, seven children, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild later, the happy couple is still very much in love! I can't think of any storm my parents have not weathered together. Whatever challenges life has dealt them, they have handled them with compassion, courage, forgiveness and at times, humor! Most important--and I'm paraphrasing Deacon Dan's homily from Sunday's Mass, they have been faithful in the face of adversity and to me that speaks volumns. I can't think of two other people who I would rather have as my parents. We are truly blessed and very proud of them!
Dad and Mom---aren't they cute!
The centerpieces surrounded by a healthy dose of golden "50s" and "Happy Anniversary" confetti.
Ann, my oldest sister and BIL David
My older brothers on the left, in tan, Michael and Charlie with cousins Steve and Kevin 
My youngest brother DJ with his girlfriend Dani
My niece Katie, lil' Max and my sister Sue
Cutting the cake--be careful with that knife!
My sister Theresa
Me, Brian, our nephew John and our very own Patrick in the front
Nathan...peace...out!
Grandma P and Elizabeth
Poster board at the entrance...I used the Cricut for this (Home Accents and Opposites Attract cartridges. And btw, golden vellum is a pain in the patootie to cut. I also made a Guest Book using a 6x6 DCWV Black album. I used some Cloud Nine rub-ons at the top of each page.We all got to reconnect with cousins we haven't seen in years....and I mean years! It was a perfect celebration! My parents were thrilled that everyone came from near and far to be with them for their special occasion.
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All of your photos are great Jeanne and I think you look fabulous in that dress:)
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