Today is Don's birthday - we will celebrate quietly this day - and then on Thursday we are off to Lopez Island for a combined anniversary (52nd) and birthday get-away. A cabin right on the beach - sunsets - stars across the sky - lots of beaches and State and National Parks to explore. Just an hour's drive from our house and another hour on the Washington State Ferry.
He's my treasure
and has been for over 53 years now
With his grandpa from Poland - Grandpa Jablonski
Don and his cousin Bob playing in their inflatable "swimming pool" in Milwaukee
Going fishing with his mom - in Northern Wisconsin - one of my favorite photos.
At Halibut Point picnic area - when we first met in Sitka, Alaska
The next year we were married in Arlington, Texas - where his father lived
And in a few years - we were three
Then we were four
And our family complete with five of us - treasures all!!
And then grandsons - Ben
And Jahn-Zyel
Donnie Ray
They are growing up fast
Donnie started kindergarten this year
Ben started Middle School
And J-Z is in High School
Ben and Jahn chasing Grampy
Happy Birthday my love, my treasure!
16 comments:
JoAnn, what a wonderful post! When you find a good mate you are a a blessed persons. Congratulation to the both of you. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story, may you continue to write new chapters daily. I hope that you will stop back again soon.
Happy Birthday indeed! Lovely potted history.
Have a lovely break away.
Such nice family pictures ... and I love the birthday picture with a twinkle in his eye,
Have a wonderful anniversary trip. We all await the PICTURES.
Your post for Don's birthday is beautiful. I was so touched that I teared up a little as I saw each picture. Happy anniversary Don and JoAnn - Enjoy your get away trip... Hugs, Candy
Happy birthday to your handsome husband and enjoy your anniversary getaway!
Happy Birthday to Don! Wishing him a wonderful day, and you both a fabulous get-away. And happy anniversary, too, to both of you!
Congratulations and very best wishes for a wonderful celebration of your years together.
What a wonderful tribute to the treasure of your life. May you have many more years together---and you will. Have fun at Lopez.
MB
Hello JoAnn, what a wonderful post for your Hubby! Happy Birthday to Don! Happy Anniversary to you both! Have a great trip and getaway!
Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!
Birthday greetings to Don and Happy Anniversary to you both. I hope you enjoy your time away. It's fun to see how your family has grown through the years. They go by so very quickly, don't they?
Happy Birthday Don, and may the two you enjoy the lovely anniversary trip ahead!
You are definitely a special and wonderful couple.
Awesome family history shown by these great photos.
Hugs and congratulations - Mary XX
Happy Birthday to your husband and Happy Anniversary to you both!! xx
What a lovely set of photos. Happy Birthday to your husband!
What beautiful people, - from one generation to the next! Having read your book, I feel like I've known you from "way back" - even before you met Don! Happy Birthday to Don, and Happy Anniversary to you both!
Happy Birthday Don! I hope you had a wonderful day and got lots of special treatment...and birthday cake! Enjoy your week...keep celebrating! Hugs, Diane
Thanks for sharing those wonderful family pictures. That one of little Donnie Ray... Oh my he made me smile.
Hope the Man in Your Life had a wonderful Birthday.
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