It seems this day comes around faster and faster with each year that passes.
We talked about it a couple of weeks ago - our 42nd wedding anniversary.
And then last night - Oh! Our anniversary is tomorrow....what do you want to do?
I looked at him. He looked at me. We looked at the schedule for the week.
How crazy is it that we have to schedule in a time to celebrate our anniversary?
Grainy duplicate copy of a bad scan - but here we are. I was 19. Dave was 21. We had ZERO clue how we were going to spend our lives together. I'm quite surprised actually to be sitting here 42 years later.
There are so many things i wish I could tell this young couple -
Like how this morning I had to run BACK to Jefferson NC because we both forgot to swing by CVS on yesterday's grocery run and needed prescriptions were left behind.
Old age? I don't feel any older. Really!
And this is why this post is now being written after 11am East coast time.
Sometimes life just gets in the way and we have to shuffle things around a bit.
Things I've learned in 42 years? BE FLEXIBLE!
During our first year -
Please say no to the prairie dresses!
We also decided that this year's wedding anniversary gift to each other is a new oven door for the oven at the inn....somehow the door has become bent where the hinges are. Like someone has put too much weight on the door at some time (No way of knowing who or how or when - it is what it is) and now there is a new oven door on order.
The door no longer shuts right - heat escapes, things take longer to cook.
This morning's text message?
Happy Anniversary! I followed up on the stove door. It's supposed to be sent out today.
Is the traditional gift for 42 years stainless steel? LOL!
Even crazier - I am THRILLED to the moon to receive a replacement oven door.
7 years ago -
7 years ago we celebrated our anniversary on a Mediterranean cruise. Tonight we'll be celebrating it quietly at home -
But our schedules are clear for Thursday evening so we'll go "OUT" then.
And I leave for New York on Friday, to Poland on Saturday.
The Stitch Mob gals are on their way home.
Laundry is running.
Tula has a vet appt in Hillsville at 1:45pm.
This day is already full -
But because it is an anniversary, I think I'm going to leave all of the other photo editing and retreat posts for tomorrow and just enjoy today for what it is.
42 years later - and life is good!
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Quiltville Quote of the Day-
Smoky Mountain Stars quilt from the free patterns tab on my blog at Quiltville.blogspot.com.
This one made by Janet O.
Don't let the insignificant things take up your heart space. Focus on what really matters most.
And it's also my brother Scott's 54th birthday!
Happy Anniversary - enjoy reminiscing about your 42 years together.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary. We celebrated our 40th at the end of July. Quiet celebration for us too. We got a new roof for our gift to each other.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Thank you for everything you do!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary. How wonderful. Enjoy your quiet evening tonight and night on the town tomorrow. I think an oven door anniversary present is a sign life is good and full of happiness.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 42!! On the way to forever together!
ReplyDeleteToday is our 47th wedding anniversary. I started the day with an appointment with my new cardiologist. A good report! We’ll celebrate with dinner at a local restaurant. I feel lucky that we can celebrate on the actual day! Happy Anniversary!🥂
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary you two!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your anniversary and each other. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary in June and one and a half weeks later found out my husband has pancreatic cancer. you don't realize how much you love someone until you start to lose them.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you and Dave, Bonnie. Few make it to this number, Kudos!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Who knew at 19 what things would look like 42 years later? Along with your advice to be flexible, I would add COMMUNICATE. Always enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeleteGreat couples great married in August!! Our 42nd is tomorrow & we've had so many wonderful years. Unfortunately my Hubby passed away 1 1/2 years ago of cancer but I know he's here celebrating with me. He was a wrist & he lived to help me with my quilting. Tomorrow is never promised
ReplyDeleteAwe!! Happy anniversary! Blessings for many more years to come!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Today is our 41st anniversary and we too will 'celebrate' at home. Our lives are full and we're grateful for that.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, Bonnie and Dave!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! 42 years go by in a blink don't they?
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Anniversary 🎉
ReplyDeletePace yourself you'll get it done... don't forget to take some time off with Dave.
It's only Monday
I know the maker of the Meme Quilt! Happy 42 Years! The Newlywedded now have no idea how good it was when we were young. We have to schedule a trip for our 47th. Ya, I never got a Gunny sac Prairie Dress. I made all my clothes. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I just celebrated our 67th wedding anniversary. Still enjoying life and quilting!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! May you have many more.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, and safe travels. Can't wait to hear about the new adventures.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you and Happy Birthday to your Brother.
ReplyDeleteWe were both 21 when we married 57 years ago this month. Wishing you many more years together!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary Bonnie and Dave! Sometimes the quiet at home celebrations are the best. May you have many more happy years together. FranSak in PA.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to look back and wonder how you got here? I know I wish I could talk to my younger self and tell her what a wonderful blessed life is ahead of her. Ups and downs, but wouldn't trade it. Married 46 years.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! We are celebrating our 53rd anniversary today. My, time flies when you're having fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Anniversary. My husband and I married young also and have celebrated 55 years together. Yes, I agree, let a few things slide and spend at least a little time celebrating each other. Many blessings, and many, many more years together! Susan in Iowa
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! It was probably around 30y that we quit gifting all together for any holiday/event. No expectations so on the rare event one of us has an "aha, I have to do this", it's an absolute surprise. So yes, the oven door is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a fabulous day whatever it brings :-)
Hope you catch this in time. It is probably not the door but the spring and hinges. Mine was doing the same and repair man “ knew exactly what it was” a common problem. Can replace the springs, but better to replace both. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI did a comment re: door hinges as anonymous. Don’t want to be anonymous!!!!
ReplyDeleteThirteen years ago we celebrated our 40th. Rather than stainless steel, it was “siding”. 😂
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! hope you have many more. We just celebrated 53 in July. My husband has dementia but we make every day count. It's all good. A new oven door sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Bonnie. Fortytwo years, married, WOW. I hope you had a nice day today and will have a great time celebrating on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! It makes me happy to find people who are still happy in long marriages
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Bonnie and Dave! We celebrated 52 years today. Ours was a quiet celebration, too. The older we get, the quieter they become! Best wishes for another year of love and laughter.
ReplyDeleteWe were on the Mediterranean cruise with you…great times we had by all!!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I'm sure you made your prairie dress. It does look lovely! But no prairie shirt for the hubby?? LOL! I think it was a new set of tires for the car for our 26th anniversary.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, 42 years that is great.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! A very happy anniversary to you both! And I do love your dress- so "old fashioned" but cute- I could cut it up for patchwork!!!! <e have a great trip away too!. Hugs from Marietta in Brisbane Australia
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Bonnie & Dave! We would have celebrated our 58th this past June, but he's been gone almost 3 yrs now. We always celebrated at a favorite restaurant & over the years didn't do gifts anymore as we didn't need anything we didn't already have! Enjoy those special quiet times together, they're special memories! Alice in SW Ohio
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I married a Boise State grad too!
ReplyDeleteFrom Susan in Michigan