The happy couple 40 years ago.
The big surprise
Last night we celebrated Dan and Rosemary's (Bret's parents) 40th wedding anniversary. With a lot of work from our sister-in-law (Audra), Bret's sister (Jenny), and Bret's Aunt Judy we were able to throw quite the surprise party for Bret's parents. Bret spent a good chunk of the day helping to set up. I stayed home with the kids so that Darci could nap. It ended up being a good thing, because my stomach problems kicked in and I became quite ill for several hours.
The party took place up in Herriman, UT where Bret's parents and sisters live. We held it in a church cultural hall and decorated in Rosemary's wedding colors. I got to buy a pretty new dress for me and for Darci.
When Dan and Rosemary walked in we had it dark and all the grandkids yelled SURPRISE as the adults turned on the lights. The grandkids crowded around their grandparents and gave them lots of loves. Most of Rosemary's siblings showed up along with lots of members of their old Taylorsville ward that they lived in for 30 years. There was good food and visiting. The last hour Bret played beautiful music while couples danced.
The funnest part of the night was at the end when the kids were playing with the helium balloons. Uncle Dustin and cousins Cameron and Quinn were sucking helium and doing lines from Wizard of Oz and Looney Tunes. The smaller kids just ran and played and enjoyed balloons in a way only little children can. We love the opportunities for the cousins to play like this. They truly enjoy each other.
I signed Dan and Rosemary's card "All because 2 people fell in love". This is a favorite saying on the Pingel side. If they hadn't had such a loving and sweet relationship and raised their children right and in the gospel and in love... well, my wonderful, sweet husband wouldn't be the man he is. So, I am truly grateful for this 40 years of marriage.
The big surprise
All the kids enjoying balloons
Last night we celebrated Dan and Rosemary's (Bret's parents) 40th wedding anniversary. With a lot of work from our sister-in-law (Audra), Bret's sister (Jenny), and Bret's Aunt Judy we were able to throw quite the surprise party for Bret's parents. Bret spent a good chunk of the day helping to set up. I stayed home with the kids so that Darci could nap. It ended up being a good thing, because my stomach problems kicked in and I became quite ill for several hours.
The party took place up in Herriman, UT where Bret's parents and sisters live. We held it in a church cultural hall and decorated in Rosemary's wedding colors. I got to buy a pretty new dress for me and for Darci.
When Dan and Rosemary walked in we had it dark and all the grandkids yelled SURPRISE as the adults turned on the lights. The grandkids crowded around their grandparents and gave them lots of loves. Most of Rosemary's siblings showed up along with lots of members of their old Taylorsville ward that they lived in for 30 years. There was good food and visiting. The last hour Bret played beautiful music while couples danced.
The funnest part of the night was at the end when the kids were playing with the helium balloons. Uncle Dustin and cousins Cameron and Quinn were sucking helium and doing lines from Wizard of Oz and Looney Tunes. The smaller kids just ran and played and enjoyed balloons in a way only little children can. We love the opportunities for the cousins to play like this. They truly enjoy each other.
I signed Dan and Rosemary's card "All because 2 people fell in love". This is a favorite saying on the Pingel side. If they hadn't had such a loving and sweet relationship and raised their children right and in the gospel and in love... well, my wonderful, sweet husband wouldn't be the man he is. So, I am truly grateful for this 40 years of marriage.
4 comments:
Looks like a fun party! You look great in your dress! I love it!
You look great! I need a head to toe though so I can see your sassy shoes! You are so beautiful.
You look awesome! What a fun family!
You look fabulous, Marissa! That color green is amazing on you!!
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