My grandparents, Norma and Wally. This year my grandpa will be celebrating his 90th birthday, grandma will be celebrating her 85th birthday, and most importantly they will be celebrating their marriage of 65 years. They are still so in love. They hold hands when they walk and like to snuggle. They have so much fun together. They told me that they still have stories to share even after 65 years of marriage. My grandma told me they are so used to each other that not being in same room makes them feel uncomfortable. They like to dress in matching outfits so that "people know we go together". They have four children, fourteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren so far.
I was able to spent some time with my grandparents last week. My dad and I took grandma and grandpa on a sightseeing tour off all the places they used to frequent when they were in love. We drove to the house where he grew up and areas of the University that he frequented, including his old fraternity house. We even went to the candy store where grandpa used to buy grandma chocolates that grandma claims "sealed the deal" when they were dating. Grandpa even bought me some chocolate.
-Alisa
Are you still in Utah?!?! How do I get in touch with you? You email me at andipitcher@aol.com. Or just call me.
ReplyDeleteBTW - I got an annoucement for Tara but I would like more details. How do I find them?
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to miss you. I was only in Utah for four days and the entire time I pledged to spend with my family. We don't all get together very often. It was great to see my grandparents, cousins, brother and sisters, nieces and nephews as well as my parents.
ReplyDeleteI thought I might have more time. But with lots of trips to the airport to pick people up, and lots of waiting for everyone to agree on what we would do next I ran out of all my spare time.
I missed being able to see my Utah friends.
I will have to return soon.
-Alisa