Last night, Ryan and I returned from a trip to Montana for my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary. The family celebrated with a fabulous dinner, a family golf tournament, and a fun night at Flathead Lake . I had the chance to see cousins and family members that I haven't visited in years. Ryan got to meet and learn more about our family. For example, Ryan learned that our family has some bourgeoisie roots and that my great-great grandmother, Ella Bennett Sherman, always responded the same way when someone asked what her husband, John Sherman, did for a living, "Do? My husband doesn't do -- he invests wisely." We really enjoyed hearing family stories and seeing history in action during the weekend's events.
My grandmother informed me that the 60th anniversary is known as the "diamond anniversary". I have no idea who or what entity creates these anniversary symbols, but I appreciate the fact that my grandma made a joke out of it by buying a massive fake diamond ring, wearing a shirt with diamond-like beading, and getting rhinestones on her toes during her pre-anniversary weekend pedicure. Since Ryan and I were also celebrating our first wedding anniversary this weekend, we carried around a lot of paper (since the first anniversary is the "paper anniversary").I think a better indicator of a successful marriage is the love and support felt by a family coming together to celebrate a couple's partnership. If this is true, then these pictures say it all...
The scene: about 65 people eating, drinking, and catching up in the happy couple's backyard.
One of the views from the backyard. Forest fires were so prevalent that many of the surrounding mountains (including the Continental Divide were hidden by smoke. Thankfully, thunderstorms that pushed through the area the night before cleared out the worst of the smoke and made sitting outside pleasant.
My dad, Tom, and youngest brother, Mike, enjoying the festivities.
The grandkids lining up for a traditional photo. As kids, we lined up with numbered sweatshirts that indicated our chronological birth order during family gatherings. From left:1. Matt (Darcy's oldest brother),
2. Heather,
3. Tammy,
4. Me!,
5 & 6. Jacob and John (Darcy's 7' tall twin brothers),
7. Kenny,
8. Lindsay,
9. Kim,
10. a space for Ben who couldn't attend,
11. Mike (Darcy's youngest brother),
12. a space for Daniel who's at basic training, and
13. Ryan.
Grandpa McGlenn toasting his bride and the crowd while wearing the same suit he was married in 60 years ago.
Just some of the awards presented at the McGlenn family golf tournament.
Grandpa handing out awards during the awards ceremony.
Grandpa McGlenn, who's in the Montana Golf Association Hall of Fame, looking smart in his kilt and sporran .Congratulations to Dorothy and Gene McGlenn on their 60th anniversary and we wish them all the best for the future! We love you guys!
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