48 years

Arlene and Jack were out for a visit a few weeks ago.

We had the honor of going to dinner with them to celebrate their 48 years together.

48 years!

Holy Crap!

That is a long time.

The best part is that they still like each other!

I mean they can still truly have a good time together.

I think that is incredibly special and a milestone I look forward to reaching with Keith.

After giving a sweet little and tiny bit emotional toast to Arlene, Jack raised his glass and said he felt like the luckiest man in the world.

I asked them what their secret was...how did they make it to 48 years?

I leaned forward and eagerly awaited some wise words of wisdom...

"Well, you know...it has not actually been that great...."

Did I mention Jack is really good with words?

We all started laughing.

I think what he was trying to say was that it wasn't easy...not the marriage part...but the life part.

Like everyone, they had their challenges.

Then we took pictures.  I took the picture above of them. 

I snapped a quick picture of Papa and Curly.

 And here is the picture that was taken of us...

They may be 40 years ahead on the marriage part...but I think we may have them on the camera skills.

Arlene and Jack, Thank you for sharing your anniversary with us!!