Day 16 - Road Trip - 50th Anniversary Party

Today was the main reason that we are on this three week long road trip.  It was a day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of my parents.  It was a day to honor them.  It was a day to look back on the faithfulness of God in our family.  It was a day where lots of memories were made and one that I will cherish in my heart for many years to come.

Dad and Mom, I love you very much.  Your commitment to one another and to Him has made me who I am.  I am forever grateful.  It is a blessing to be your daughter.

My words could be many, but I will let the pictures speak for themselves.  It was a wonderful family day!

The Clark grandchildren in their Alaska T-shirts from Grandpa and Grandma's 50th trip:

The kids in their flag T-shirts.  Fun to match!

A basket of over 100 cards that we received in advance of the party from friends and family all over the world.

Ready for guests on a patio that overlooks the lake:

I love these water bottles that Yuki made as party favors for the guests!  They have Dad and Mom's engagement picture on them.

Mom's sister, Uncle Wayne and Aunt Pauline:

Two cousins that live around the world from each other but are best of friends, Anika and Michaela.

Dear friends from our years of living at Tahoe:

We had a yummy spread of food!

The honored couple, still very much in love after 50 years:

Dear friends, Ric and Carol:

And more dear friends, Jack and Ginny:

Another cute couple, Amy and Jeremy:

My sister's in-laws, love them!

Chad and Jennifer:

After the meal we had a very special sharing time (also had a running slide show in the background of pictures from over the years).

Mom's siblings and spouses:

The Clark family, what a blessing to be together!

My brother Jonathan with Yuki and cutie Sean:

Jennifer's family:

The place where we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon, really "home" to my Clark family.