thirty*two

My parents have been married 32 years. 32!! That is an amazing testament to faith, strength, patience and endurance.

Here are 32 reason we think they are pretty incredible:

1.They love the names Grammy and Poppy

2.Poppy keeps kid sized gardening tools and lets us use them.

3. Grammy knits dishrags, bibs, scarves with ease and speed

4.They are rarely too busy to talk on the phone

5.Creme Brulee

6.They live on a river and have a big boat

7. Grammy didn't get mad when #3 broke her sunshades at the beach

8.Grammy likes to shop at Kohls for her grand kids

9.They listen to great music

10.Poppy is a whiz at Sudoku - I can't get those!

11.Grammy taught me to do crosswords

12.Both love to read, especially at the beach

13.They raised two girls that are happy, well adjusted and successful in life{if I do say so myself}

14.Grammy can lose weight when she puts her mind to it - what an inspiration

15.Poppy uses his hard hat to get where he needs to go {porta potty checking, anyone?}

16.They like rare meat

17.Grammy took me and #1 to Disney while #2 had to enjoy it in utero

18.When #1 looked to be arriving via emergencyC Grammy hopped a plane and was here by 3

19. That same day Poppy spoke with my dr on the phone and gave his ok

20. They enjoy hearing every detail of #1,#2 and #3's day

21. They play Wii

22. They play poker

23. They support all of us no matter what we do

24. They are taking care of Granny and Grandpa with grace and patience. That is hard.

25.When Mr. Brick and I broke up in college Grammy offered to drive 2 hours at midnight to be with me

26.Grammy collects pigs

27.Poppy still had a sled and sled wax 20+ years after moving from Michigan to two states that rarely see snow

28.They taught me to eat breakfast for dinner

29.Poppy used to make us funny shaped pancakes for dinner

30.Grammy is who I call with any type medical question

31.Poppy takes care of his customers

32.They love each other, fight for each other and persevere!

Happy 32nd Anniversary, Grammy and Poppy!