As some of you know, my parents’ celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this summer. I flew to Alaska to be with my whole family for the event. This weekend we held a get together with many long term friends. It was a wonderful time.
Following are photos of the celebration.
my mom still fits her wedding dress 50 years later
nephew Oliver with uncle Kevin and cousin Emily
niece Mariana with long term family friend Ethel
mom’s (left) grandma held Violet (right) when she was baptized in Bristol Bay
cousins
Jr outgrew Ethel
Elaine (middle) is also from Unalakleet, my dad’s home in Norton Sound
long term friends Eva and Mom
mom and Rosie grew up together in Naknek
Sean and Dad worked together on the North Slope, Sean’s wife Tammy, and commercial fish together
Pastor Max from my parents’ church
Dad and Bill, high school and college basketball buddies
sister Paula
Tim (Melanie’s husband) and sister Melanie
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Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures of your wonderful family. It was so nice to see you parents and they look amazing:))
hugs,
charlotte
A truly beautiful photograph of your mother in her wedding gown and the table of food is sensational. A wonderful celebration for your parents and the whole family. Bravo!
So sweet! Loved this post! 🙂 Hope to see you soon, Elaine! abbraccio
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