Anniversary Thank You

Mike and I are celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary today. March 23 1974 we were married in Jackson Michigan.  As many of you have heard me say it was the wedding that my mother never had as she was married during WWII.  It was a struggle as a young woman for me to allow her to "do it all" but my husband to be gave me the first of many tidbits of good advice...Let her do it if it is going to make her happy..its a gift you can give her.  He was so right.  My parents talked about our wedding with such joy over the years that I am so glad I took Mikes advice.
I remember when Mom and Dad celebrated their 40th...May 22,1983..just after their second grandson, Timothy was born.  They did not want a big party but did want to be with family.  It is a tradition that I was so glad to continue with our week of vacation in Florida with the kids and grand kids.
Mike and I have spent a quiet day together first at the cabin this morning and now in Traverse City.  We are going out to dinner but wanted to send our a blog of thanks.
We could not of lasted for 40 years without the support and love of our family and friends.  We feels so lucky.   Thanks You   Kathy and Michael

St Patricks Day 2014

 St Patricks Day came so fast this year it is hard to believe that Finnley is a year older.  She was a dancing colleen this year as she tried to master the two step.  However she has the twirling down and will twirl  till she falls down.
 The parade was the Saturday before the big day and the crowd was large.  The Nolan Clan marched together on a sunny day... even though it was about 20 degrees with a cold north wind.  It was a fast parade as we could not get back to the warmth soon enough.  We had our gathering for friends of Irish heritage that evening and had a great time as  usual.  We did notice that every one drinks less and goes home earlier than 25 years ago.  It was our 31st year to have these same couples...quite a feat in that we are all still married!!

                                         Patrick and Michael ready to march into the cold.

                                                     Mike and Kathy decked out in green.

                 Heather and Finnley were ready to party.  Finnley was doing lots of people watching.
We returned a few weeks ago from our trip to Florida and the snow and ice is still here.  I think it has been below zero at night for the last 2 weeks.  No warm up in sight as we are to get some snow tomorrow night!!
We spent a few days in New Orleans area with some friends and the weather was great.  I can see the attraction for them at this time of year...not so sure about the summer.  The one nice thing about March in TC is that there is usually lots of sun...today is cold and  sunny.  We plan the weekend at the cabin as Sunday is our anniversary...40 years.  We were so glad to celebrate with the family while in Florida...it was a memorable trip.  I hope my next post has some spring flowers in it!!!!   Kathy and Michael