August 27, 2014. Western Head, N.S. Another Celebration.

A 56th Wedding Anniversary is worth noting. This evening we celebrated our 56th anniversary in style, although at our age, our style is quiet. We shared dinner with our friends in our own home. It was lovely to share with our long time friends. No better way to celebrate than having dinner quietly at home. Our guests included my brother and sister in law, Dave and Irene; Don and Doreen, who are our oldest friends; and of course our good Nova Scotia friends, Gill, Mary and Clif, and Mary and Walt. Ken and I are still not up to huge celebrations, so this evening's dinner at home surrounded by loved friends and family was the perfect event. Our dinner was easy but delicious. Smoked salmon for appetizer, provided by Dave and Irene, followed a salad of greens and beets. Seafood Chowder made by Betty was next, served with bread and rolls. For dessert we ate cantelope and blueberries, served with poppy seed loaf and banana loaf, baked by Doreen. Irene and Doreen were huge helpers in the kitchen. I may do all my entertaining when I have house guests. Right now, an hour after the guests have left, the kitchen is back to normal with all dishes in the cabinets. It is a wonderful thing to have willing workers. It is fitting that Don was here to celebrate with us in Nova Scotia because Don was Ken's best man. We are fortunate to be walking and talking and enjoying life and each other. Who would have dreamt!!