Thursday, June 11, 2009

40 years

Last week, we celebrated Mom & Dad's 40th wedding anniversary!!! Can you believe that? Spending 40 years w/the same person!?!? Since one year of marriage seems like an impossibility to me, 40 is definitely out of this world!
We returned to the scene of the crime--the Salt Lake temple--and had a really lovely experience there. It's truly such an amazing building, inside and out!!! Then we went to dinner at the Garden restaurant--which is at the top of the Joseph Smith Building. It was super delish and we had an awesome time....as you can see.

Me & Hill....
Mom & Jeff....
Ally & Kyle....
Pop & Steve....
Obviously they waited a reeeeeaally long time to have kids b/c we are not even close to 40 years old! :) The original 7....
My parents are one of the greatest blessings I have in this life. I love that they love each other and that they have dedicated their lives to making each other and their children and grandchildren happy. We are really lucky!!

10 brilliant comments:

amylouwhosews said...

you all are so cute! Congrats to ma and pa west!

Vanessa said...

What kind of face is Steve making?

Congrats Bill and Verlene!

PS, you look hawt.

♥ Kristy Woods ♥ said...

What a beautiful post, congrats to your Mum & Dad! Great family pic :)
Kristy

Lisa said...

Returning to the scene of the crime, that is hilarious. What a great idea. Cute Family photo :)

Jalinda said...

So fun to see all your family--you all look amazing and Shannon, you look beautiful in that pic with Hillary! Tell your parents Congrats! We're looking forward to coming to visit soon. Can't wait to see you!

Also, I had fun looking through your blog since I haven't checked it for a while. I love Blue October too. We saw them at Christmas. Fun concert! So cool you got to be a groupie and get some pics with the band.

Jen said...

Shannon, that's awesome, Congratulations to your parents. I am glad it wasnt while you were away, or you may not of come to Convention because you didnt want to miss out.
My parents celebrated their 50th this year.
Parents are a blessing i agree!
Kind regards with fond memories:)

Amanda said...

Everyone looks amazing!

Anonymous said...

Just checking up on ya via Blog, Shanny!! Congrats to your parents...seriously 40 years???? Today Hatt and I have been married 4 months...I see we have a ways to go! Keep in touch! Lola

Jill said...

These are beautiful pictures of your family! Such a sharp bunch!!! And you look so skinny!!
xoxo

Anonymous said...

woa.....40 years.....is that seriously possible? and i thought 2 months was a real feat.....

-Lindsey