Everyday Living

Celebrating 48

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Family

Hello sweet friends. It is a very special day for us and we wish to share it with you. On this day 48 years ago, we said “I do”!

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2:24‬ ‭

At 21 and 19, do kids have a clue about what is actually happening at such a time as this? Well, after 48 years, we suppose the answer in our case was…no! But thanks to God’s amazing grace we didn’t have to know everything, just the God who does!

The blue Mach I was a mess but we didn’t care. Just so it got us to the airport for a honeymoon trip to the Bahamas!

Most anniversaries have been celebrated with going to a favorite restaurant near home or even spent at home doing our own special meal and dessert (like today for example). Some years we have been fortunate to journey to a special place. Some of those we will highlight today. Our 20th was spent in Colorado but regardless of the location, all are celebrations of His faithfulness in our everyday living!

Our first trip to Venice was in 2004. It became one of Pam’s all time favorite cities and she always wanted to return!

And for our 40th anniversary, we were blessed to have the opportunity to make a return visit. Venice never disappoints!

In 2015 we celebrated our anniversary at Blackberry Farm. It was a cool, dry February day when we arrived but we awoke to a snowy surprise the next morning! Talk about perfect timing! It was magical.

Great food has always been a focal point for every celebration and there is no shortage of fabulous food at Blackberry Farm. And the chef dropped by with a red velvet surprise!

In 2016 we spent a few days for our anniversary in this charming cottage at Barnsley Resort. After a little research we decided this Georgia resort would provide a beautiful setting with a relaxed atmosphere and it’s barely over an hour from our home.

The grounds and gardens were inviting even in February but the history made it really special. The love story that goes with the namesake is what really piqued our interest!

In 2018 we spent our February 23rd at Half Mile Farm in Highlands, NC. It was our first stay at the farm and definitely a destination we hope to visit again! Half Mile is a country inn by Old Edwards.

And of course…bring on the dessert!

 

Without a doubt all guests are treated special but a little extra attention is given to detail when a special occasion is being celebrated!

Late February 2020 at Old Edwards Inn and again the snow has found us on our anniversary. We had begun to hear about a virus that was destined to become a world wide problem but at the time nothing was closed or locked down as new information was still arriving daily. It was only a few days beyond this outing that we would encounter many changes as far as enjoying public gatherings, traveling, and celebrating events and occasions!

We enjoyed a fantastic suite that was new to the property and the location and convenience to everything made it perfect, especially with snow on the ground!

And is there any need to mention…you know. Compliments of Madison’s at Old Edwards!

After almost 13 years of marriage we became a family of three. In 2012 we became a family of four. Moving on to 2019, we’ve grown to six. And soon in 2021 that number will be seven! (It’s a boy)

Through the years…

…God has been so good and so gracious!

 

Linking with:
 Pieced Pastimes,  Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
 Imparting Grace,Life and Linda

Comments

  2. Happy 48th Anniversary Pam & Butch, what a milestone! Wishing you many more years of happiness and a 49th anniversary when you can travel worry-free again. ♥

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  3. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! I love seeing the places you’ve been but what I love even more are those fantastic smiles that both of you have. They light up the world — YOU light up the world with your love. Here’s to the first day of what I hope is a glorious new year!

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  6. Happy Anniversary sweet friends. I so enjoyed your story and how you spent many of your anniversaries. Bob and I celebrate our anniversary on Thursday. Enjoy your special day!

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  8. Happy Anniversary, Butch and Pam! This is such a lovely post, and I wish you many more happy and blessed years ahead!

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  9. Congratulations Butch and Pam. You have made a wonderful, loving life together. Cheers to many more years!

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  10. I so love seeing your love and how it’s grown over the years! You two have aged so well, and have a beautiful family. Congratulations on the soon to arrive grandson. Happy Anniversary!

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  11. Happy Anniversary to you both. ❣️ What a beautiful life journey. God has given you a wonderful testimony and we’re wishing you many more healthy, happy years! Hope your day is as special as you both are to us. Happy 48 sweet friends! Clara❤️

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  12. Happy Anniversary, you lovebirds! I so enjoyed seeing all the pictures…those smiles have never changed. Whaaat…a baby boy is going to join the clan?!? God is so good.

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  17. Happy anniversary. I’ve watched this Love Story in slow motion from a distance for all 48 years. So thrilled your family is still growing. Love you.

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  18. Happy Anniversary Pam and Butch! It was a joy to read this post and to wish you blessings for many more. Love in Christ.

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  19. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PAM AND BUTCH! These pictures of two children in their young love reminds me of a song we sang at our high school graduation, “We’ll Have These Moments To Remember”. What God put together let no man put asunder. He sealed you two with gorilla glue!

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  21. May God continue to bless you and give you many more years to enjoy together. I’m sure you will do something to make this anniversary special. Just a couple of years and you will be celebrating the golden one!

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  23. Amen …. Your love through the years and your devotion to one another is inspiring.. Indeed, the
    Lord has sanctified your “beshert” union to grow and be shared with your growing Family and fans. May you continue to be ever blessed, Pam and Butch, and to find great joy and contentment in your 48th…. You are loved.

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  26. Beautiful post. I love old pictures! Congratulations on your 48th anniversary. It was fun to have a recap of some of the anniversaries. So glad you got to return to Venice and both trips were pretty days.
    What a testimony God has given through your lives and your beautiful family.
    I’m going to scroll back through again.
    Y’all look like babies when you married and you were! Us too.

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  27. Congratulations on your 48th Anniversary. Wishing you years of happiness and blessings.
    Marilyn,Joan and Marion

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  31. Happy 48th Anniversary! It was so nice to see the pictures of the two of you through the years. God has surely been so good to you and allowed you to enjoy so many wonderful things and make such great memories. May He multiply your time together and grant you many more happy, healthy years!

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  32. Wow! 48 years! Where did they all go?

    Your love for each other is still evident, beautiful and strong. What a wonderful example to those of us who follow.

    Bless you guys!

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  33. Such a sweet post Pam. Happy belated 48th anniversary. That is amazing! Such a darling couple who have flourished in love and a beautiful family. May you both celebrate many more together.

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  35. What a beautiful tribute to your blessed marriage! Happy Anniversary! I loved, loved, loved this post!
    💞💗💞
    Congratulations!

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