Hey y’all! As promised, I am back with some pictures of the past week and my reason for missing from the blogging world.
In a world where divorce is common, and the average marriage doesn’t last even 15 years. 50 years together is certainly worth celebrating! Because Jason’s family is scattered across the states, it’s quite a feat to get most of his family together the way we did. (Of course there were still people missing)
And of course our weekend couldn’t go quite as planned! Mom and one of the aunts planned on baking the cakes at Grandpa’s house, but due to a storm, there was no electricity there. Not to mention, the several people that were staying there were not able to shower! Fortunately we still had our electricity and they all come up to our house to shower. They were also able to bake the cakes up here, so we did have cake!
Oh and by the way, I love my kitchen but it’s rather small when you are talking about baking a serious amount of sheet cakes! Side note about ordering pizza online, Donato’s and Domino’s may look alike when you are ordering, but Donato’s tastes nothing like Domino’s! 🙁
Frosting the cakes, at a church building we rented for the party.
Jason’s mom and aunt seriously make the best cakes ever! Not only do they look pretty, they taste delicious! I normally do not like cake and hate icing, but I love what they make. 🙂
The pretty serving cakes.
We made a memory wall and hung 50 facts/memories about Grandpa and Grandma.
Jason’s Grandpa, is hysterically funny! We call him an “old goat” sometimes, and he just goes right along with it. When I first met him, I decided he was the original “redneck”!
Grandma has sewn for years. Lately I have been going over and sewing with her, it’s more fun with company!
Grandpa and Grandma dated for 3 months and then were married 4 months after they got engaged.
50 years!
The suit and dress they wore for their wedding!
I can only pray, that if the Lord doesn’t return before then, Jason and I can have a marriage that last’s 50 years. When I look at our grandparents I am remind the we truly have a Godly heritage, that cannot ever be replaced, and I praise the Lord!
Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs says
July 5, 2012 at 2:14 pmThat is SO special! They look so happy still!
Kendra says
July 5, 2012 at 9:40 pmThanks Amanda, I do believe they are still happy 🙂
Gma says
July 5, 2012 at 10:38 pmI love the way you tell about it! It sounds so interesting and exciting! And you are so helpful!
Kendra says
July 5, 2012 at 10:58 pm🙂 Is it easier to read what I write, rather than me try to tell you about it? You know, rather than try to make sense of how fast I talk? 🙂
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
July 6, 2012 at 12:07 pmLooks like you guys throw a fun celebration!!! 🙂 The memory cards are such a sweet idea! Happy 50th to them!!!
Kelly says
July 7, 2012 at 3:46 pmWhat a beautiful celebration!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Carly says
July 7, 2012 at 5:24 pmWow happy anniversary to them! 50 years is beautiful and obviously a lot of work. Praying they have many more 🙂
Carly @ ryandcar.blogspot.com
Lindsay says
July 11, 2012 at 11:00 pmThat is so sweet. My grandparents will be married 56 years in August – and the love that they have for each other is still so strong and amazing. It’s so inspiring to see marriages last. I love the memory wall idea – that made me cry and I don’t even know your grandparents lol. Looks like it was a very sweet party!! P.s those cakes looks delicious.
Kendra says
July 12, 2012 at 8:58 amYay! It’s so inspiring to see the legacy of love our grandparents have given us. What a blessing! and yes those cakes were delish! I ate way to much 🙂
Debra says
July 27, 2012 at 12:07 pmI am in happy tears, what a joy, what a witness.
Kendra says
July 27, 2012 at 2:25 pmabsolutely!
Cait says
August 2, 2012 at 5:14 amWhat an amazing story and soo inspiring for the rest of us! Looks like you guys had a fabulous time and it’s awesome that they had the dress & suit they got married in! They still look SOO young and happy… Congrats to them & your family! And those cakes do look mighty delicious!!
Kendra says
August 2, 2012 at 9:04 amI will have to pass on that you think they still look young and happy, I do believe that will make their day 🙂