Our Silver Anniversary

Last week we reached the milestone 25th wedding anniversary.
Because of all the traveling we did this year already, we opted to spend our anniversary together 'winning the bread' instead of our usual get-away. I was optimistically hoping to get an interesting load to somewhere sort of special or significant, but crossing my fingers and hoping for the best didn't pan out this time.

We were at our wit's end...

delivering this load to a farm...

then 'hammer down' to make our loading appointment before quitting time for this load...

 ...so we could drive on this narrow street during rush hour...

 ...and stress over finding a motel that isn't sleazy but has truck parking.

And then find a pizza place that will deliver to a motel room. 

But we're still smiling at the end of the day! 

The romance is in doing it together, not in everything going according to 'the plan'.

Unfortunately, I picked up a virus or something along the way. I'm blaming it on unsanitary truck stop and rest area door handles, although I have zero proof that is the culprit. With my usual impeccable timing, I managed to get sick just before another big social event. With enough Aleve in your system, you can do just about anything -or at least withstand several hours of partying. 

Our children hosted a party Sunday afternoon to celebrate our milestone. They did a fantastic job. Even if it was an odd sensation to sit back while they took care of everything. I've heard it said you know you have done your job successfully as parents when you work your way out of the job. I guess if we haven't taught our tribe anything else, we at least taught them how to throw a good party. lol

We were honored to have friends and family from far & wide come to celebrate with us.   

Those cupcakes were the bomb! I'm sorry if you missed them.

And the drink our kids call "Mennonite Beer" but is really sparkling apple juice...

We got asked over & over again if we still fit in our wedding attire. Actually I can still wear my dress but it is so ...... [what is the word?] ...outdated??

 We are supremely blessed to still have all our parents. And they aren't even as old now as we thought they were back at their 25th anniversary party. Roughly the same age our children think we are now.

 We were so pleased to have all our bridal party except one in attendance. 

 We got very nice gifts. What can I say? We have awesome friends & family.

 And we were told multiple times "The hardest part is over" and "the best is yet to come", which is really good to know, even if we did sort of figure that out already. We're on a roll. Going for the gold. At our 50th, we might be wearing Depends and walking with a cane, but hopefully I won't be sick -so I can actually enjoy that party.
In this day & age when marriage has lost it's value and 25 years with the same person is becoming a rare thing, a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to come celebrate with us. You have blessed us! (I can only hope I didn't bless you back, by sharing my germs.)