Would you change the list?

Did you ever wonder where the list comes from and who decides what gift goes with what year. What does paper (traditional) have to do with being married for one year? In 1922 when Emily Post introduced the first list of traditional anniversary gifts it did not have a gift for every year, that came later.  If you could change the first year gift from paper to anything what would you change it to and why?

Ideas needed

We are thinking about our party and decided to start collecting ideas now, it will give us plenty of time to decide what kind of party we want.  So any of you who have an idea for a party (food,decorations, music, presentations) let me know.

Smoking was so popular in 1963

                         Smoking was so popular in 1963

This picture was taken around our second year of marriage at G.C. Murphy’s five & dime.  Yes, you were allowed to smoke inside the stores back then. We were inside one of those old photo booths.  I think they cost about 25 cents. lol  Although this is not on our anniversary, it was a fun day of just hanging out, laughing with each other, and building memories to binds us together for a lifetime. 

                              TIP: Take time for each other, it will keep your relationship strong. 

TIP: Flowers last a few days, memories of sacrifice a lifetime.

Back in the last century (1960s) when we were long on love and short on money, Joe being “a romantic at heart” could never resist the urge to buy me flowers for our anniversary.  He always got me two dozen gorgeous red roses. He would show up, flowers in hand, smiling ear to ear. Now I ask you, how can you get mad at a guy who showers you with roses (it could happen).

 We were so cash challenged, and the flowers would take a bite out of our budget. Joe would rob Peter to pay Paul as the old saying goes to make sure I got the roses. He would take peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for lunch instead of eating at a restaurant. He gave up hot lunches on cold days to pay for the roses. Unselfish acts like this is what binds a marriage together for a lifetime. 

My tip for you is flowers last a few days, memories of sacrifice a lifetime. 

Will You Make it?

Guess how many couples make it to their 50th anniversary?

Sad to say the US Census Bureau said only about 5 % of marriages will last that long. Look around    only five couples out of one hundred will accomplish this.

 Love is patient, love is kind

 If you have any ideas or suggestions for a great anniversary please post a comment. We will be working all year on making our's the best celebration of our lives.