Friday, September 26, 2008

Wedded 37 Years Ago Today...

~picture is circa 1971~
I've heard and read that the greastest gift you can give your children is to show them how much you love their Mother.
Even though you would probably also enjoy something with a bow and wrapping paper, for now let me just say that I still love your Mother and that's the way it is going to stay. I'd do it all again.
Marilyn is different than all of the girls I've ever known. She would go out with me.
Looking at the picture I know what you're thinking, Yes, I should have been arrested. Somehow we have this picture taken when we were in junior high and we didn't meet until we were in college. I know that is about how I look now but Marilyn has aged ever so slightly.

23 comments:

Lanny said...

Congratulations!

Dan said...

You've got quite a grip on her in the picture, not letting that one get away! Congrats

Ramblings of a Villas Girl said...

Happy anniversary Cliff & Marilyn.

I hate to tell you Cliff, but you have aged some yourself, but still as handsome as ever.

Take your beautiful bride out for a romantic dinner tonight and enjoy, but don't blog about it. There are some things better not said or read. Lisa

bobbie said...

Congratulations to you both.

She was very beautiful. I'm sure she still is. And not so bad yourself.

I know from what you have written that it has been wonderful so far. I wish you continued happiness forever.

possum said...

Awwwwwwwww.
Did she have any idea what she was getting into????? ;-D

Unknown said...

Congrats Cliff. You've got me beat by 8 years. Hope you enjoy many, many more.

Jerry in Texas said...

Who are those youngsters?

Great looking couple. Then, and now!

Live Well, Laugh Often and Love Much said...

Congrats to you both !!!! I hope to follow in you foot steps !

GREAT POST !!!!

Rachel said...

What a cute couple!!! Who are they?? Haha!! Only kidding Cliff!! Congratulations on your anniversary!! My very best to both of you!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! You are making quite a legacy!

Peter said...

You made a lovely couple then as you still do, congratulations.

Paul Nichols said...

Corngratulations! Happy Anniversary! And best wishes for many, many more.

(I just had a vision of the Lord giving you two a wink and the thumbs up.)

Rhodent said...

Congrats! It is always wonderful to see a happy marriage and a man who appreciates his wife! I am sure that Marilyn must have a good sense of humor as do you! Stay happy and grateful!

PinkCat said...

You two are the cutest couple ever. Congratulations Cliff.I hope Scrag and I stay as happy as you two have. You look mighty spiffy in your picture!! Still do!!

Hugs xx

Rachel said...

Hi Cliff!

Tooter's real name is Ora. She isn't crazy about that name. Her mother named her. When she was a wee lass her Daddy held her up and said, "This is my little Tooter." From that day on that was her nickname and it's stuck.

Shannon said...

Happy Anniversary!! Love the picture!

Unknown said...

Woohoo! Check that bare midriff. No wonder you wouldn't let her get away!

EV said...

Happy Anniversary you two!! What a great gift to your children and each other. Great picture, too.

LZ Blogger said...

It may actually be that Marilyn was just attracted to the wisdom of an older man. Well... by hanging with you for 37 years... she FINALLY got one! Congratulations to Marilyn, she got one of the funniest guys in blogsville! As for you buddy... congraulations to you that Marliyn's vision has not improved in all of those years! Love ya buddy! ~ jb///
But seriously… HAPPY 37th Anniversary to you both… here’s to 37 more!!!

Kendra Lynn said...

Congratulations! I love hearing love stories. :)

Kendra

Janell said...

37 years is only achieved by following the truth in "the greastest gift you can give your children is to show them how much you love their Mother."
Congratulations!

PS - I love the bare belly look on Marilyn.

Jamie Dawn said...

Happy 37th Anniversary!!!!
I wish you many more years of wedded bliss.

Marilyn looks mighty sexy in that photo. You got yourself a beautiful wife, inside & out. You look great too, also, as well. Loverly couple, simply loverly.
You are right about the importance of showing your spouse your love. I think it is one of the most important things we can teach our kids. By modeling a good, loving relationship for them, they know what a love and commitment looks like and can emulate it in their own lives.

eyes_only4him said...

congrads..

boy thats one handsome looking couple..