Wednesday, January 21, 2009

January 21, 1949

This is a picture taken off the only little snapshot I have of this time. We we young and in collage but had a simple ceremony at the church with hubby's roommate and fellow Marylander who was a preacher but still going to school. We had my cousin and his girlfriend and now wife stand up with us and my brother and his intended were the only other people there.

That was sixty years ago this evening. How time flies. Now with two grown children and 6 grandchildren, one out of college 3 others in college. Our family is complete.

Then what did we do today. We bought a new car. Hubby thought our 9 year old Impala should be traded in for a new model so I would have a good car probably for the rest of my driving life.

Thinking back over the years, some rough ones but some wonderful ones we now have to be content to do as much as we can. I know I certainly have enjoyed meeting all my cyber friends many that I have met. I at least still have my quilting when I am not tending to hubby.

Thank you one and all for being my friend. Now it is bedtime for this old grandma.

18 comments:

Paula said...

Happy Anniversary! An amazing feat to love one person for 60 years!!! Congrats.

Candace said...

Congratulations on 60 years. What an exciting gift, did you get another Impala?

Kim said...

Happy Anniversary, my friend! That's quite a milestone! So your hubby bought you a car for your anniversary then--LOL! Well, I guess you can only wear a limited number of diamond rings at a time, so a car's not a bad gift!

Tazzie said...

Happy Anniversary Eileen, what a wonderful milestone for you and your darling husband. Here's to many more happy years together.
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Happy Anniversary Eileen! What a wonderful milestone. Enjoy the car, and the hubby.

Anonymous said...

So happy for you!!! Continue to enjoy your time together. You'll love that new buggy!!

Ruth said...

Congratulations! What a milestone. I hope you have many more happy years and get to drive your car until it falls apart!!

Bonnie said...

Congrats! How wonderful to love someone for 60 years!

Jana said...

Wow! How wonderful to be able to celebrate 60 years in this day and age! Congrats to your and your dh!

Lindah said...

Happy Anniversary, Eileen? Truly a great accomplishment!

Candace said...

Happy Anniversary Eileen! I agree with Kim - enjoy your new car!
Cheers!

Jan said...

Happy 60th Anniversary! That is wonderful! From Anne's Mom, Jan.

Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery Lady said...

Happy Anniversary. 60 Years.
For better or for worst - all the good time and the hard times, and you are still standing to blog about it!
How blessed you are to have your family and I know that they are your favorite things as far as life goes.
I think that Kim is funny - "So your hubby bought you a car for your anniversary then--LOL!" I can see you getting a kick out of telling people that.

I wish you chuckles and good memories.

merrily row said...

I am a day late and dollar short but I hope you had a joyous anniversary. To have spent sixty years of your life with the man you love, must be a gift beyond words for you and your children.

My parents would have celebrated 60 years this October had they lived.

Stay warm, Mary

merrily row said...

I am a day late and dollar short but I hope you had a joyous anniversary. To have spent sixty years of your life with the man you love, must be a gift beyond words for you and your children.

My parents would have celebrated 60 years this October had they lived.

Stay warm, Mary

quiltmom anna said...

Happy Happy Anniversary to you and your Hubby,
What a busy bee you have been the last few days- I hope that you enjoy your new wheels.
It sounds like you have had a wonderful ride together - May you continue to have a good time together.
With best wishes,
Regards,
Anna

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary to you both!

Sounds like my dad to buy a new car for a special occasion. ;) He did that for his birthday one year when I was a kid.

Anne Gentle said...

Happy Anniversary, Aunt Eileen! I didn't realize you are another January anniversary person. You are only the second couple I have known personally besides us! Paul and I celebrate our 11th anniversary tomorrow, January 31st. Your sixtieth is quite an accomplishment, congratulations. :)