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It Was Wonderful…

July 19, 2010 by Elaine

I have a lot to say about our visit to Texas and celebrating my parents’ anniversary.

I almost cried several times.

Their party and their friends and family and all of their planning made it such a special occasion.

But I can’t say it all now because I’m VERY tired from the trip and the kids and all the NOT-so-good- for-me food I ate for several days.

But I will say I’m thankful for my family.

Even though we have out ups and downs like any family, we were there for my parents this weekend, celebrating their marriage and their life together.

And THAT alone means so much to me because I KNOW it meant SO VERY MUCH to them…

(click to enlarge)

Here we all are, my parents, my three brothers and me with our spouses and all of our children = 21 people – wow!

elaine

Filed Under: celebrations, Family, Milestones

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Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    I LOVE family pics…..
    this one is a keeper…
    PS: my little man has the same blue polo shirt as yours..so cute!

  2. Kat says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    That is awesome. Nuthin better than family!
    So glad your folks had such a great time and that you had a wonderful visit. 🙂

  3. Jen says

    July 19, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    It really is awesome to see how families grow.

    Glad you had a good time.

  4. Lydia says

    July 19, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    My family has a picture like this from my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. Glad to hear you had a good time, looking forward to hearing more 🙂

  5. Haley says

    July 20, 2010 at 2:14 am

    This is so cool! Love it!

  6. imadramamama says

    July 20, 2010 at 2:47 am

    What an amazing, amazing picture! I’m glad you had fun!

  7. Michelle @ Flying Giggles says

    July 20, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Wow, that is fabulous that you got a picture with everyone in it…I am sure you will treasure it.

  8. Krystyn says

    July 21, 2010 at 12:04 am

    What a great shot! Your boys look thrilled:)

  9. Christina says

    July 21, 2010 at 4:13 am

    Gavin’s expression – haha!!!

    So glad you had a great time, and ever gladder (is that a word?!) that you got a photo with EVERYone in it!

  10. Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says

    July 21, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Frame that picture and treasure it forever!

  11. Jenny says

    July 21, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Pictures like that are true treasures!

  12. Natalie says

    July 23, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    i love that yall took a huge family picture and that everyone was there to celebrate! i’m laughing at Ben…. he was obviously having a blast getting his picture made. I’m impressed that G is sitting there.

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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