it's going in our 3 ring binder wedding album

This past weekend, Chris and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. How is that even possible? 

We look pretty much the same as we did back then huh?

We celebrated simply here at home. Champagne on the front porch, a three layer cake (because occasions like this call for cake), and trying to remember just exactly what happened that day.

We flipped through the 3 ring binder that is our wedding album. We bought film for our friends and family and asked them to be our photographers. It worked. 

We went to the basement to look for our cake topper but were unable to locate it. Maybe by the 50th? But here is what I know for sure. THIS cake (made by my new favorite baker at Alchemy Coffee & Bake Shop) was fabulous. If you need a cake for a special occasion, I recommend them highly. 

But let me get back to the photos for a second. For some reason I find this shot of me throwing my bouquet extremely hilarious. 

Chris and I are now in possession of the 40th wedding anniversary plaque. It originated with Chris's parent in 1986, then went to Tom & Jan in 2011, Steve and Janelle in 2014, Mary and Ron in 2015, Dan and Ann in 2018, and now we are in possession of it until 2032 when John and Sheri will take it over. After that it moves to the next generation of Mulvenon's. 

Please let me remember exactly where I put the card and list that goes with it. Actually let me just tell you, it's going in our 3 ring binder wedding album. Please write that down somewhere in case I need to call any of you in eleven years.

Comments

[jacki long]

py, happy 40th Anniversary, it seems to me, your life together is your gift. I love your life together.

[Gill Thomas]

Congratulations! The same generation as you two, we celebrated our 40th last year as well and reading about how many memories are prompted by your three ring binder reminds me how important such things are. Our son's wedding is on Saturday and I will be sure to capture every moment so that in forty years time, they will also be able to look back and remember.
Much love to you both as you celebrate happy times!!

[Mary]

Happy anniversary! Love the photos. Look at Chris's hair!

[Amy in Texas]

Happy anniversary to you both!

[Vicki in Michigan]

Chris seems to have lost the 'stache, somewhere along the line, but otherwise, yep, just the same. :-)

Happy Anniversary.

My advice is tape the list of who has/gets the plaque, and when, on the back of the plaque. :-)

[Emie]

Happy 40th Anniversary!!! The plaque is such a wonderful idea... a cherished heirloom to be passed around is a treasure. Is there a 50th plaque also? If so, you and Chris will in possession of both plaques for 1 year... that is VERY special!!!

[Sally]

Happy anniversary! My hubby and I will celebrate 37 years in October. That is such a great tradition to pass around the plaque among family members.

[Chris & Carol]

Thanks you ALL for the well wishes!

[Carolyn Dietrich]

Congratulations on 40 years of marriage! Love that their is a family plague passed to each couple when they are married 40 years. What a tribute to marriage and to those of you who made it to 40 years!