fifty

the set up begins

flowers from mom's garden

the amazing spread brought by mom & dad's incredible friends: salmon, turkey, ham, new potatoes and eight delicious salads - it was the best 

baking by my extremely talented friend Tammy - check out her blog here

Aunty Ann's phenomenal wedding cake: raspberries, orange zest, buttercream....hello heaven on a plate

 someone's adorable child...oh wait, she's mine ;)

 Mom and Dad's incredible circle of friends

 Our family (*Wendy wasn't ready when this photo was taken, so I attempted to crop her in, that's why Richard's shirt is quite mismatched in sections, but I wanted her in the photo)

 50 years and still giggling together......

 amazing women

 an animated chat between cousins

 My Uncle did an awesome job on his speech, especially since he just found out from my dad that morning that he was doing it........

Everywhere I looked, people were always laughing - it was like a giant reunion for them all. 

 My uncle receiving some belated birthday gifts

Some of our oldest and dearest friends....

I'm so thankful for every wonderful person here who show my parents so much love and support. And to think it all started with a boy meeting a girl in grade 9 and falling in love.......

Happy 50th Mom & Dad!! xoxo