Happy New Year! We spent the end of 2011 with the exact same people we started it with...the Psimer, Bunting and Evans families. The Buntings hosted their annual new year's sleepover, and we all had a ball hanging out, playing lots of ping pong and Rummikube, eating (and then eating some more!), and just catching up with one another. We had a such a great year in 2011, and I can't wait to see what 2012 will bring.
One thing I know it will bring is my parent's 50th wedding anniversary, and on New Year's Day we all met over at Shannon and Joe's and surprised them with the news that we are taking them to the Atlantis to celebrate! We have all been talking about going there together for a while, and what better reason than to celebrate such a tremendous milestone. When my sister and Joe were there back in November they picked up lots of swag for our surprise gift bag. We put it in a new beach bag that was embroidered with "Meda and Louis, 50 years."
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| Ta-da! All ready for the beach! |
After sitting them down and getting them situated, I brought in their gift and gave them a poem to read before they opened it.
Here is what it said:
Mom and Dad were so surprised and there were lots of hugs to go around.
On a September day in ‘62
Louis Jordan and Meda said, “I do”
Two Russell County sweethearts, barely grown
Soon headed to Florida, now all on their own
Though their quarters were cramped and the money was tight
Days on the beach with their daughter became their delight
The Air Force provided a nice, new career
And soon Jordy was headed to Greenland for a year
Back in Kentucky, Meda passed the time
Taking care of Shannon and praying her sweetheart was fine
A few years passed, with college and newlywed life
And there had never been a happier husband and wife
Back to Florida the young family went
Where wonderful days together were spent
When six years had passed, in what seemed like a whirl
They welcomed another baby girl
Soon Jordy set his sights on the FBI
And thought, what the heck, I’ll give it a try!
Of course the Feds knew this Eagle Scout would be a good hire
Someone trustworthy and dependable, who they would never have to fire
To Dallas they moved, this sweet family of four
In their two-story townhouse, they couldn’t ask for more
Soon the call came to head to D.C.
A long way away from their beloved Kentucky
But that didn’t stop them from turning the page
And opening their hearts to a new life stage
Hanover Avenue brought many good years
Lots of laughter and fun, and no doubt a few tears
But the Bluegrass is where they still longed to be
Near their home and extended family
To Virginia they finally said good-bye
It was time to give Louisville, Kentucky a try
This was where the family permanently took root
And over the years, their lives bore much fruit
Their two girls grew up and moved out of the house
And the once messy rooms were now quiet as a mouse
Still young and in love, they had lots of time
To enjoy being alone, and life was sublime
The days went by at a nice, easy pace
And when they became grandparents, there were smiles on their face!
As “Meme” and “Papa” they now became known
With four grandchildren to call their own
Babysitting, home projects and more filled their days
And family life is where their hearts always stayed
For their daughters and grandkids they are always around
Their love and support keeps them all on solid ground
50 years have now passed since they said “I do”
But each day together, their love feels brand new
There have been hard times, that’s for sure
But through the toughest of days they’ve helped one another endure
Now the time has come to pack their bags
With sunglasses, swim suits and Atlantis luggage tags
To celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss
Their family is taking them on a trip they won’t want to miss
Some bright, sunny days they’ll spend in the sand
And do lots of fun things the family has planned
Their kids can’t wait to spoil them for all that they do
And for how they’ve shown them to keep a marriage true
50 years of marriage – what a joy
For a Russell Springs beauty and her Jamestown boy!
After they read the poem they opened their gift and loved going through all their Atlantis goodies. Shannon and Joe had gotten so much - mugs, shirts, jackets, hats, ornaments, pens, magnets, and more!
Mom and Dad were so surprised and there were lots of hugs to go around.
Their anniversary isn't until September, but we wanted to give them this early in the year so that we all have plenty of time to synch our calendars and find the perfect date. And as we told them...it's such a momentous occasion, we think it should be celebrated for an entire year! We are so excited to take them on this trip - hope they love it!
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