Prairie Blue


...............at my front door spinning...................just some simple thoughts & happenings of an ordinary woman.....

Sunday, March 27, 2011

we've only just begun....

the year was 1971..........we had only met the year before............word has it, i asked him out for our first date...(we were at a church college, no dances, and our freshman girls club had a formal dinner valentine's day......i did ask)................this is our first date................ a year later............from that girl ask guy dinner...............we were on our way........our song....".we've only just begun"............................................white lace and promises.....a kiss for luck and we're on our way..........forty years.........oh my, is that possible..............where has it gone.................................................i have come to love him so much more than did that twenty year old girl knew possible............................................he has held me up.............and is my one true thing...........................................we've only just begun..........................................i am blessed!

9 comments:

Farmhouse prims said...

Congratulations, you are such a beautiful couple, wishing you many more happy Anniversaries!!!

from me to thee......... said...

Denise, that is sooooo sweet, love the pictures. You two are very special indeed...smiles and hugs to you my friend, Linda

Pam said...

In Aug. me and my hubby will be married 40 years too, where does the time go for sure.
Love your blog.
Wishing you many more from Nebraska

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

I love the photos..and congrats on 40 years..we are working on 26 this year...love the song too..takes me back to that time..;)

Meadowbrook Cabin Primitives said...

Congratulations on 40 years of wedded bliss !

Wasn't Karen Carpenter a great singer ! I loved all her songs !

Hugs,
Linda

Vicki said...

Denise,These photos are too sweet! You make a
very nice couple.... Congrats my friend and I wish you many more....Love ya both...

Beckyjean said...

Congrats!!

Becky

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Great pics~ great memories~ Congrats and wishes of many more wonderful years filled with good health, love & happiness!
smiles
Teresa

woollylottrugs said...

Oh how beautiful Denise. Such a beautiful couple and now celebrating 40 years! That's a real milestone. Congratulations!!!!

hugs
cyndi