On October 10, 1950 you exchanged vows and embarked on a momentous journey

which has now traversed six decades!

A lot has happened since you were married…

But during October 1950, a lot of important things occurred…

Charles Schultz’s comic strip “Peanuts” 1st appears – in 9 newspapers

The US forces invaded Korea by crossing the 38th parallel

The Yankees won the 13th World Series sweeping the Phillies

A lot has changed since you were married too…

1950 Prices 2010 Prices

Bread $0.14/loaf $1.37/loaf

Milk $0.82/gal $3.30/gal

Eggs $0.70/doz $1.51/doz

Car $1,750 $28,400

Gas $0.27/gal $2.74/gal

Stamp $0.03 $0.44

Minimum Wage $0.75/hr $7.25/hr

Since you were kids… well… this presentation just isn’t long enough!!

Look how much the family’s grown and continues to…

We sure are a LARGE bunch!

…some have come and some have gone.

From generation to generation our memories continue to connect us

We have so many memories…

There was ALWAYS candy… we left with handfuls!

Don’t MOVE… you might scare away the fish!

you two sure can make us laugh!

Papa never ran so fast!

We will never forget the mouse running up your gown as you prepared breakfast!

Or Papa sending that special message to the Panhandle truckerthat cut us off!

Or Granny ALWAYS taking pictures of the kids in the tub!

Or the unwanted soaking Papa got riding the Branson Duck!

You always know how to have fun!

Fishing is always an adventure with Papa…

Who dives into the lake on Valentines day to catch a fish?

But it was WORTH it!

You both light up when you see your family…

And we hope to keep the whole family firmly on the ground…

No trading babies – Mrs. Owl!

We want to thank you for everything you’ve done for us…

Especially having those DunkinDonuts waiting when we woke in Branson!

And teaching us a deep respect for traffic signs!

And keep you happy with all your favorite things….

Yes he is a Chihuahua!

Getting a photo of the two of you together can be a CHALLENGE!

We’re guessing that’s your secret to 60 years of wedded bliss!

But whether you are apart or together…

We are proud to call you… Momma, Daddy, Granny Vern, Papa

…and Dori