...to Mom and Dad, the best parents a girl could wish for!
Here's the whole wedding party--aren't the dresses beautiful? (I think my aunt--next to my mother--had the same dresses in her wedding, because I seem to remember Mom having one of these that she wore at one time too.)
Don't they look so happy?
Eating cake--nicely!
Look how cute they are leaving the reception. Mom made her suit, and had a red jacket that went over it too. Very Christmas-y!
I am so blessed to have these two for parents and as for my role model for what it means to have a godly marriage. Toben and I both look up to them so much and hope that our marriage will be as wonderful as theirs.
I love how your Dad is looking at his bride as they exit the church! Sweet pictures--I can see the resemblance between you and your Mom.
Posted by: Holly B. | December 20, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Beautiful! What a treasure. Do people tell you that you look like your mom?
Posted by: Sarah Miller | December 20, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad! What great pictures! You are so blessed to have them!
Posted by: Kelly | December 20, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Wow, Joanne, you look JUST like your Mama!
I love the pictures and pray that your family will be so blessed this Christmas.
Posted by: Holly @ Crownlaiddown | December 20, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Wow! You really look like your Mom! Today's our anniversary too!
Posted by: Teri H | December 20, 2008 at 12:59 PM
This is so sweet. The looks on both their faces are pure love and joy!
Posted by: Tara | December 20, 2008 at 01:05 PM
You look a lot like your Mom!
Posted by: Puva | December 20, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Oh Joanne! This has inspired me to get Mom and Dad's pictures scanned. They just had their 40th this year. Your Mom and Dad's pictures remind me so much of theirs!
Posted by: Jen | December 20, 2008 at 08:43 PM
I love that they ate their cake nicely! We are supersticious(sp) in our family that if you eat the cake nicely you will have good bestowed on all the days of your marriage.
PS. 12/20 is a great day! Today is also my son's Birthday!
Posted by: Erin W | December 20, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Happy Anniversary to your parents! What a blessing they are!... and like everyone else.. :-) you look just like your mom.. Great pics friend!
Posted by: Dedra | December 21, 2008 at 01:47 PM
I echo all the comments of you looking like your pretty momma. Those bridesmaid dresses are some of only a few I've EVER seen that I think are pretty and wearable by all types of women. Well done for your mom. :)
Posted by: Gretchen | December 21, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Has anyone ever asked you if you were adopted? :) Allow me to repeat what you already know. You look just like your mama. :)
Posted by: Marla Taviano | December 21, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Ditto on them being great parents. 40 years, holy cow!!! They don't look old enough to have been married 40 years. I feel like mom should have a white wig, bigger boobs, and a polyester suit on if she's been married 40 years. Crazy.
Posted by: Kristen | December 22, 2008 at 11:35 AM