Wednesday, April 20, 2011

It Seems Like It Was Only Yesterday




This is a picture of me and my oldest daughter, Jill, from about 22 years ago, the year she graduated from high school. She is now 39 and today she and her husband, Joel, celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary. I know it is trite to say, but I sometimes just can't believe how fast the years go by.

I just heard one of you ask, "If this is about her wedding anniversary, why this picture instead of maybe a wedding picture?" Good question. It seems that I am such a bad mom that I couldn't find a wedding picture. I know I have them, lots of them, I just don't know where they are right now. It must have something to do with the faster time goes the older (and more forgetful) I get. And it seems like just yesterday when she graduated from high school

I say they celebrated today, and by celebrated I mean that they spent the evening as they spend many evenings as the parents of two boys, at a kid's baseball game. This one was in 50 degree temps with occasional rain.

Happy anniversary to Jill and Joel.

I suppose I should offer to babysit so they can go out and have a more romantic celebration. I guess I just did.
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  1. DebApril 20, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    This is a special picture, Y'all are both so beautiful and it captures a special moment. Happy anniversary to your daugher and her hubby. The years do go by so fast...

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  2. grammyApril 20, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Love that picture (o:
    Happy Annv. to them
    I remember celebrating lots of things at the baseball field....I kind of miss those days (o:
    were you there too in the cold rainy weather? I wonder how much of a die hard Grandma game watcher I would be??? The girls are not into sports right now...makes me sad. I want a little fast pitch pitcher (o:

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  3. bettyApril 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Happy Anniversary to Jill and Joel! I wish them many more years of happiness and married life together!! Loved the picture of you and her, Jeanie. It does go by so fast, doesn't it?

    I'm sure it will be a treat for them to be able to go out knowing you are watching over their precious children!

    betty

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  4. JillApril 20, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Wow - that is some serious 80's hair I have in that picture! But, I remember that it was a great trip!
    Yes - a very romantic game at the baseball field!! We really know how to live it up! But, I can say that we wouldn't have it any other way at this point in our lives!
    Oh - and thanks for the offer to watch the boys! Saturday?!?!

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  5. MattyApril 21, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Happy Anniversary, and I see nothing wrong with spending it at a baseball game. Very romantic indeed...at least from my point of view.

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  6. LindaApril 21, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Beautiful post...beautiful daughter! And she has a beautiful mom.

    I wish her and her hubby a very Happy Anniversary...and a good year ahead.

    Linda

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  7. LeontienApril 21, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Happy Anniversary to Jill and Joel!!!

    and you both looked great!

    Thanks
    Leontien

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  8. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)April 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Here's sendin' a big old Hillbilly shout~out to the happy couple....

    CONGRATULATIONS, HAPPY 15th JILL AND JOEL!!!!!

    I sure bet they didn't twist your arm too hard for you to offer to babysit!!! Heeehehehe:o)

    God bless and have a fun time with the grandkiddos!

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  9. Chatty CroneApril 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Happy ANniversary to them. sandie

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  10. Sally WesselyApril 21, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    You are right. Where does the time go? You daughter is beautiful. Congratulations to your daughter and son-in-law on reaching this milestone.

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  11. gayleApril 21, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Love the picture of you and your daughter.......so cute!

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  12. CloudiaApril 21, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    you honor your life in this contemplative post.




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  13. KayApril 22, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Wow! Your daughter is gorgeous and I can see where she gets those genes from. I was just wondering how it got to be Friday when I thought it was only Monday yesterday. Time seems to be speeding up the older I get.

    I know where my daughter's wedding photos are only because I'm busily scanning photos right now. It's my retirement project.

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  14. CiCiApril 22, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Nice way to wish your daughter and son=in-law a special anniversary. I know what you mean. My daughters have kids and are so busy with their lives but it is a shock sometimes to think of how much time has gone by. When you do find a photo of your daughter and son-in-law when they married and one of them today, I hope you post it. Have fun babysitting.

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  15. JennyApril 22, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Happy Anniversary to Jill and Joel!

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  16. NessaApril 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Happy anniversary, Jill and Joel. Be sure to make Mom keep her promise.

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  17. TracyApril 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Awww, Happy Anniversary to them...you know, times does go too fast and while it may seem trite; it's true! We need to remember to savor our good times!
    I loved seeing the picture of the two of you! How fun!

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  18. Lisa @ Grandma's BriefsApril 22, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Great photo of two beautiful gals! Yes, time flies so darn fast it makes your head spin. Maybe trite, but unfortunately true.

    Happy Anniversary to Jill and Joel. And to you: Enjoy the babysitting stint you offered up! :)

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  19. Claudya MartinezApril 23, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Happy Anniversary to them! She's around my age.

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