60 Years

Last night we celebrated Mom and Dad's 60th wedding anniversary.

60 years is a long time.

But not long enough.

They are simply NOT satisfied.

They are planning on having an even larger celebration for their 70th.
Surely, theirs is a marriage that will be FOREVER.

50 family members plus 2 friends gathered at our home.  

We sampled beautiful bites of the desserts Mom is famous for.

Then we sat at Mom and Dad's feet as they shared the 10 Secrets of Their Happy Marriage.

As they recounted these secrets Mom and Dad were delightful.

How could I have been so fortunate to have Royden and Geraldine as my parents?

Watching them is great training for anyone.

Mom still sits on Dad's lap.

They treat each other tenderly.

Yes, they can annoy each other but humor is often their response to the other.

So, do you want to know the SECRETS?

Here they are:

Put one another first

Have a sense of humor

Flirt/ hug/ kiss

Share responsibilities

Work together

Play together (vacations)

Sincere Compliments

Be appreciative

Listen

Be dependable.

Our nephew Stephen video taped their explanation and interaction.  I hope to be able to post that soon.  You just won't believe how adorable my parents are.

P.S.
Mom wants to add to the list:
Don't speak ill of your spouse to others