Wednesday, February 4, 2009

30 Years

So yesterday, February 3, we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary! Wow time really does get by you.

So how did we celebrate our day you ask? I went grocery shopping with Crystal and the kids. I thought about buying myself an anniversary gift...I really wanted a toaster. We haven't had one in many years but I decided $18 could be spent on more necessary things. It is always a hoot when I spend time with the grandkids. When I asked Trey how he was doing he replied, "Oh Grandma my legs are sore right here from riding my ROCKET BIKE with mommy". And when we got home he went to the bathroom and called on Grandma to wipe his bottom(I love that he asks me because he will grow up soon enough and do it himself I have learned to cherish it all). I did some laundry, cleaned the bathroom, put up the groceries, cleaned the kitchen, worked on the vacume cleaner(still won't work), pulled weeds and trimmmed the rose bush's. Teele called and said he would take me any where I wanted for dinner and then to a movie. We exchanged gifts when he got home. Teele actually went to WALMART, not the feed store girls, and picked me out a gift and a card. He got me a Toaster Oven! Now I did not say a word to him about wanting a toaster! Sometimes he reads my mind most usually it's me reading his. What did I get Teele? Well drum rolls....a shirt. Boring you say...then you don't know Teele! He likes getting, shirts, pants, socks, hats, boots and ropes. He's a simple man. Ask the kids how mad he got the Christmas I forgot to buy him a package of socks! I wanted to march to the store and buy a hundred packages of socks and just stick socks all over the house. In his cereal box, bed, boots, hat, truck and so on. But that would have only made him happy so instead I just gave him my "Angry Eyes"! Come on ladies we've all done it! He Loved his shirt and I loved my toaster oven. I decided to eat dinner at...SubWay and come home and watch The Biggest Loser. So I guess you could say we are both simple people.

So everyone has a path in life and loving Teele is mine. For me, the future is about where we're headed together. We have been through a lot of hard times and we have enjoyed a lot of good times and we have received countless blessings along the way. So in an uncertain world my certainty is that I Love Teele and together we will keep working on our path to...forever.

Here are a few "old" pictures for your enjoyment
What a crew in baby blue! Left to right: Mike Jordan(my brother), Fred Jordan(my 1st double cousin), Dan Litten, Joe Hardin, Teele, Mike DeWitt, Allen DeWitt and Best Man Wayne Solomon
Left to right: Karalyn Reidhead(Teele's Sister), Molli Reidhead(Teele's Sister), Christene Reese, Rhona Robinson Solomon(She caught my bouquet and married our best man a year later), LuAnne Foree, Candy Hubbard, Karen Hardin, Trina Minefee(my good friend, Maid of Honor, and the girl who led me to the Gospel) Buffi Reidhead(Teele's Sister)

11 comments:

Tamra and Jim said...

well, happy anniversary to you. Sounds like you had a real simple celebration. sometimes that is the very best kind!

Brenda said...

Well Happy Aniversary! I am diggin' those far out, groovy blue suits! Beautiful pictures!

Eldredge Family said...

Happy anniversary Mom! Ohh and Dad! You have taught us kids how to keep on rollin with the hard punches even when you don't think you can go much further. I did not even know you wanted a toaster oven! I am proud of Dad for thinking on his own! I love you both and I hope Spencer and I can work hard to follow in your example!

Amanda Griggs said...

Happy Anniversary! I can't believe it's been 30 years already! Life goes fast when you don't even realize it! Congratulations!

Jessica Caldwell said...

I remember your 25th like it was yesterday, I can't believe that another five has already come. Thanks for being such an example to all of us. We love you guys!!

Grandma a/k/a Kathy said...

Hi Liz, I'm not sure if you remember us or not. We're in the Ironwood ward still and Teele was our home teacher. I linked to your sight while blog surfing from Sister Nevitt's site. I LOVE the pictures of your wedding. We are hitting 30 years in May so I can definately relate to the fashions! Anyway... good to "see" you again!

Kathy (grandmaville)

Rustino Scar said...

OH WOW!!! Those pictures are AMAZING!!! I love all of the cowboy hats. Happy Anniversary.

Grandma a/k/a Kathy said...

Hi Liz,

You were close on the last name... it's Shoopman. We usually sat on the east side of the chapel toward the back. I'll look for you at the stake center one of these sundays and re-introduce myself! You're right, it is good to find another grandma that blogs!

mj and that girl that loves him~ said...

So sweet~ and 100 kudos for Teele for thinking of that on his own~! Man pinch him for me ok, lol
I love this wedding picture of u guys! Beautiful! Your dress is so pretty and your flowers are awesome!

Sharron said...

Can you believe all the years that have past? Do you remember the first time we met? I was on my knees in the nursery doing something with Rob and you walked in holding Amanda. She was very new and I was still expecting Sarah. We had been hearing about each other from the missionaries and how we needed to meet. I am glad that I was ready and looking for you. I knew very quickly that those two silly little snot nosed missionaries were right! It has been a great friendship I value so much. That was 25 years ago, amazing huh?

Happy anniversary to both of you. I will remind Jon, he will get a kick out of it.

Taralee said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! I love the old pictures. Those blue suits and hats are absolutely amazing! Those days were so cool.