We went thru part of Idaho, Wyoming and dinosaur terrain in Utah - and it's an amazing area though we had been there before and we were anxious to get to Jerry and Lib's place the day before their celebration.
We did the usual visit to Estes Park and saw some elk but no Moose yet.
Here's the view from Jer and Lib's house, up in the clouds at Granby.
We did the Trail Ridge Route into Estes and visited the Stanley Hotel with a friend. It has hosted a myriad of famous people including presidents. Also, novelist Stephen King stayed there and it inspired him to write "The Shining." They claim to have hauntings and Ghost Hunters has been there (if you care.) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel
It was built by the gentelman that was part inventor to the Stanley Steamer car. They say this still runs and is used on special occasions.
Then on Sat, 9-6 was the celebration of Jer and Lib's 50th. Libby got to help with cutting flowers from her garden for the centerpieces -- but everything else was planned, handled and cooked for by daughters Laurie Hedgecock and Susie Damon and their spouses and chilldren.
The celebration was held at the Drowsy Water Ranch. I can't think of a better place that they could have chosen. Absolutely fantastic!
I was told about about 125 people would be enjoying the celebration with us.
Libby and Jerry Teitsma's 50th Wedding Anniversary
Carl and Susie Damon, their daughter
Libby, granddaughter Kaity Hedgecock, grandson Ben Damon and Jerry
Sister Jone and Jay Kuiper
Brother Homer and Laurie Hedgecock, their daughter
Kath and Jean
Laurie, Jean, Susie and Jone
Congratulations to Laurie for our fine dining experience. Food was fantastic!
Introductions by daughter Susie with an ongoing slideshow in the background. It was a fantastic montage of 50 years worth of Jer and Lib family pictures and a great music selection including Johnny Cash. I can't imagine the work they put into this. Gee -- all Homer and I had to do was show up. :-)
Let's not forget behind the scenes -- all the work that was done by grandson Kiffer and Laurie's husband Paul.
After all the people were fed, Laurie takes a breather to nuture the goats. She is amazing with all animals and Laurie and Paul own Carousel Aussies, breeding Toy and Mini Aussies. Check out her link: Carouselaussies.com. They just had a litter of six I'm told.
The Grand Finale was Square and Line Dancing. I wish I could load some video, but my I-Pad won't let me, or the blog site limits the memory use.
A great time was had by all. I've never been to a better anniversary celebration and I'm sure people will remember this forever. It was great to get together with family and friends again.
Homer and I will hang out here a couple more days of just relaxing before being "On the Road Again." Sing it Willie!
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