Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A Perfect Pair

These two make me happy...
and they make other people happy, too!

My mom and her wonderful husband, who has been in our family since 1972 and is loved by all of us as both father and grandfather, are just about the best-matched pair I've ever seen. We are grateful every day that she "found" him, for there are few never-before-married bachelors who could have taken on a family of 5 children (and eventually, 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren) so flawlessly. This year, they will add three more lucky grandkids to the mix (my brother is marrying into these little cuties), and Grandma and Grandpa couldn't be more excited about stepping into that role! Yep, this delightful duo wrote the book on being the best parents and grandparents ever, and every member of our family loves them dearly.

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31 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I LOVED this picture and post. I think love like that is sensational. I am glad you shared this today!

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  2. Kelly Lund and KidsMay 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Awwwwh love this post!! :) Happy Tuesday Sue!

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  3. - Jessi -May 17, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Such a sweet post!

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  4. Brian MillerMay 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    big smiles. love it when the perfect people find each other....

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  5. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love this picture and post. Wonderful.

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  6. DarleneMay 17, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Oh Sue, you are something else. Of course I am crying and really, what kind of a comment could I possibly make to this kind of a tribute? All I can say is thank you for being our daughter. You make it very easy for both of us to love you. We have the greatest family ever and each day I thank my Heavenly Father for my wonderful family. What a greata joy you all are to me. And to think at one time I was afraid I never would have even one child. I am truly blessed.

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  7. Lisa LooMay 17, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    They look truly happy---what a lovely tribute!

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  8. JennMay 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I just read your beautiful tribute and then saw you mother's lovely response. I have tears streaming down my face. Wonderful happiness post!

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  9. Cluttered BrainMay 17, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Awww..love this!
    So sweet.
    thanks for sharing!

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  10. karenMay 17, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Your mom makes ME happy, and I've not even met her! She just exudes a zest for life that is so attractive. Which I assume is where you get it. They're a cute couple, aren't they?

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  11. DawnaMay 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Sue! I am happily dropping by to return the favor of the visit. I love your picture and the story that went with it,and I LOVE the music on your blog. Usually, I'm not a big fan of music on blogs, but that is one of my all-time FAVORITE songs!

    Am one of your newest followers and will be swiping your button to share. :-)

    ~Dawna
    http://www.hiccupsintime.com

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  12. anitamombanitaMay 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Love it! That's awesome!

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  13. CourtneyMay 17, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful picture and post! SO sweet!

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  14. NancyMay 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    OMG!!! This is the best picture of them I've ever seen. Can I get a copy???? Please, please!!!

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  15. yayaMay 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    What a sweet picture and a wonderful tribute. I've only known your Mom through blog land but I feel like she's a friend I've had forever. What a great family you have!

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  16. StacyMay 17, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I love having close family!

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  17. CarolineMay 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    SO wonderful, Sue!! Happiness for sure!

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  18. Grandma Yellow HairMay 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Sue I so love your mom too since she has come into my life and it makes me happy to know that she has a wonderful man for a husband.
    Such a beautiful couple inside and out and I love this post
    Thanks honey for sharing this with us and for coming by and wishing me a Happy Birthday
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  19. Karen MortensenMay 17, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    That is so wonderful. They look so happy.

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  20. QueenScarlettMay 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Precious.

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  21. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    What a great tribute and post to your wonderful parents!

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  22. AmesMay 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Aw how sweet! He sounds like my husband. He married me and stepped right in to the role of father to my only child. And what a dear father and husband he as been!

    You have truly been blessed!~Ames

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  23. TonyaMay 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    How sweet!!

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  24. LisaluluMay 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    so nice- praise worthy indeed.. reminds me of the song.. Love is lovely-er the second time around.

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  25. StefMay 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I love it! Old people make me happy!!

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  26. Grandma HoneyMay 17, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    What a sweet, sweet picture. I love your Mom. I feel like I have known her for years.

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  27. BuckeroomamaMay 18, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    This makes me smile big. :)

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  28. AmyMay 18, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Sue, I have missed you during my absence. You make me smile all the time. I love how much love and admiration there is in your post. :) Your mother is absolutely wonderful, I agree. As is her husband. He does a great job of taking care of her.

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  29. DanyelleMay 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    What a sweet shot. You can feel their love radiating out too.

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  30. leigh hewettMay 18, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Such a great post. Sometimes I wish that I could be a part of your family!

    Not in a creepy way though!

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  31. TerraMay 19, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    WOW! I love that. I had chills thinking about what a blessing to this world they must be!

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