Sunday, March 25, 2012

Happy 45th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Yesterday, my siblings, their spouses, Chris, and I threw a 45th birthday party for my parents. It was the most wonderful day! Great food, the best cake ever, family and friends. I think Mom and Dad were really happy with the turnout. So many memories were made that day.

Cake table:
 Me, Mom, Kelly:
 The entire Norstad family (Mom and Dad, 4 kids, 4 in-laws, 9 grandchildren!):
 Chris, Me, Mira, and Amelia:
 Bonnie and Jim:
 Mom's wedding dress:
 Bridesmaid Diane Lundell, holding up the dress she wore 45 years ago!
 Margene, Julie, and Sarah:
 The guests of honor:
 Bonnie, Jim, Brenda, and Merlyn:
 Gary, Steve, Linda, Matt, Debbie:
 Dad, Steve Rahn, and Keith Eide:
 The grandkids practiced all month and sang "Going to the Chapel" for the guests.
 Kelly gave a wonderful heartfelt speech that had Mom in tears.
Thanks so much to all of you who took the time to drive near and far for this celebration. Mom and Dad were overwhelmed at the love in that room yesterday. We appreciate all of your efforts and congratulations!

2 comments:

Bonnie said...

It was so much fun Michelle, to see so many family and friends there. You guys put on a great party for your folks! I know everyone had a good time.
Love You, Bonnie

Deb, Gregg and Scooby said...

Your dad was pretty teary at Kelly's words too. (so was I but I cry at anything these days...damn peri-menopause!)
You all did such a wonderful job putting on the whole event. The kids singing was fantastic!
Thank you for everything you all did.