We were married May 31, 1957 at Wahpeton, North Dakota. Our attendants were my brother, Harry Anderson Jr., and Tom's niece, Grace Warren Ferch. Grace was able to be with us on Sunday.

Our three daughters did a very good job of making the day a real happy day, which we feel was enjoyed very much by all who came.

Upon entering the Marriot one could find the guestbook table to sign in and take a folder of the event and a bookmarker. Also on this table was a bouquet of beautiful mixed flowers from Harry Jr., wife Doris and family. On the end of that table were pictures of Tom and me when we were very young, when we married, our attendants, and our 25th anniversary photo.

The next table held the two-tier anniversary cake with a large 50 on the top with live roses and lilies and baby's breath around the base and below the top tier. Alongside of the cake were three gold candles of different heights and the printed cranberry colored napkins, which added a touch of color to the ruffled white tablecoths. Also, this table held the beautiful bouquet of large red roses and variegated pink and cranberry lilies from Tom. Thank you so much, Tom.

Ken Hellevang was the Master of Ceremonies. The first number was a Ventriloquist script by "Old Timer" and Ryan Hellevang on the Merits of Marriage. Even if "Old Timer" was never married, he could give us all some good pointers. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their act. Thank you, Ryan.

Next, the slide show presentation, which all the family members had a part in making up and which took a lot of time and effort. We understand the planning for the slide show started in January when Merna came out to the chilly farmhouse at Hope to look for pictures for the presentation while we were basking in the sun in Florida. Photos shown started with our parents and continued on to us as youngsters and our siblings, our jobs, marriage, our homes, our family, hobbies, travels, friends, and our very special grandchildren.

I want to mention here, too, that from a number of photos a very wonderful memory scrapbook was put together by our three daughters and given to us. I just wish you all could see it sometime. Thank you so very, very, much, girls. I know Marlee about missed her dinner on Sunday as she was getting some finishing touches on it.

Dennis Zorn, a longtime friend, did a great job talking on some reflections of our days when Tom and I met and different "smile and laugh worthy" incidents that happened in our courting days. From the ice skating parties to our ride in the seaplane on our honeymoon when Tom was holding the two side doors shut for fear of the plane falling apart. We do thank Dennis for having such an entertaining part.

My sister DeLoris gave us a tribute in saying she has appreciated us as a couple during the past years and we thank her for that.

Tom and I were given an opportunity to express our feelings of the day and the past years so we both said a few words of appreciation to all who came and missed their afternoon naps, how we valued everyone's friendship through the many years and a special thank you to many who came from so far to spend the day with us -- from the Minneapolis area to White, South Dakota, and to Bottineau, North Dakota.

While the program was on, a table of appetizers was set up so all the guests could have a plate of what they wanted from assorted crackers, cheeses, four kinds of fresh fruit, cake, nuts, mints, punch and coffee.

A time of picture taking and visiting filled in the rest of the day. It was great to have two women I went to school with for 12 years present. I apologize for any we did not get to shake hands with. I know Dan and Gina Henderson were there but we didn't get to be in the same place at the same time. Sorry.

That's a little rundown on our day and again our many thanks to all who came, gave cards, gifts, and gave their congratulations and good wishes.

Mavis and Tom Morgan

Things have been busy for us! We are fast approaching our baby's due date and have been busy with many details and preparations. Along with our preparing, we were blessed to have three baby showers thrown for us: one by my friends, one by Shawn's family and one by my family. I thought I would send you a picture from each baby shower and a little write up to cover them all.

My first baby shower was hosted by my friends Amy Johnson and Candy Host and attended by many good friends. We dined on scrumptious chicken salad croissants, fresh fruit and yummy cupcakes, played a fun game in which TV parents were named and you had to list their TV kids, and I received very wonderful gifts for our soon to arrive little one! A special thanks to Amy and Candy for hosting such a lovely party for me and thanks to all for attending and for all the wonderful presents! The attached picture is of a few of the guests from the shower.

My second baby shower was hosted by Shawn's mom, Shirley, and his niece, Chassidi. The weather was lovely, as was the party! The guests enjoyed two fun baby themed games and we all enjoyed a late afternoon treat of homemade Mud Pie (Oreo cookies layered the bottom topped with ice cream and chocolate fudge) -- YUM!

I received fabulous gifts from family and friends but I think Shawn's parents might be just a tad more excited than all the others. Their gift included 18(!) new outfits of various sizes (even an outfit especially selected by Shawn's dad, Larry -- see attached picture), a diaper bag and many other fun and necessary items. They had also given us a high chair a couple months ago. A special thanks to Shirley and Chassidi for the wonderful shower and to his parents for everything they have done thus far for us (including painting our baby room and assembling furniture) and to all in attendance at the shower and the wonderful gifts.

My third and final shower was hosted by my friend Kristin Nordling and all of my "Chap Aunts" at the Cokato City Hall. In attendance were many aunts, cousins, friends and loved ones. As guests arrived, they were instructed to fill out some advice for the soon to be mommy and daddy. The cute cards full of advice were then selected by me intermittently and read to the crowd and the advice giver was allowed to select a gift from the "prize table." The cards were then put into a cute book for us to keep.

The spread, as usual, was amazing. My aunts and cousins sure know food. :) The attached picture is of the food table and all my "Chap Aunts" and friend, Kristin. I again received many lovely gifts from everyone. Our little one certainly has a full closet of cute things now! A special thanks to Kristin (and her mom, Cristol) and my aunts and cousins for all your party expertise and for hosting such a great day and to all those in attendance and the wonderful gifts!

Also, an additional thanks and mention to my Mom and Beaver, as they contributed money towards our glider for the baby room and to Becky and Mom, who bought us our pack and play -- many thanks, as these items will be MUCH used!!

From left to right: Grandma Rozeski, Mary Lou Brandel (aunt), Morgan Wozniak (cousin's daughter), Kathy Wozniak (aunt), Linda Zitzmann (aunt), Lori Ostendorf, Carrie Chap (aunt), Tess Chap (cousin), Nancy Ebert (aunt) and Kristin Nordling (friend).

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Steve & Rose, Catalina Island harbor, left; "formal night" on the ship, right.

Update -- California cruising and a move
by Steve Rodriguez
Tustin, CA

My girlfriend Rose and I went on a cruise for my birthday. It was on Carnival Cruise lines and we went out to Catalina Island (off California coast) and then down to Ensenada, Mexico. It was nice trip and getaway, with all the food you can eat 24/7! The weather was typical Southern California weather of low 70's each day, so not too hot or cold. We did a few different tours and excursions while docked at the different ports, mostly hitting the same tourist traps everyone else visits.

The other big news, for me anyway, is that I'm moving. I'm staying in Orange County. I'm just moving from Huntington Beach to go to the city of Tustin. I'm getting an apartment with a friend of mine. So that's on my agenda for this week, as the end of the month is here. I'm dreading the move and I don't even have a lot of stuff! We'll see how that goes.

I don't know if you made it to Tom and Mavis's anniversary, but sounds like it was quite the celebration. A great turnout and very well organized. Mom is going to send me some pics she took on e-mail.

Attached are a few pics from the cruise.

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I just finished reading The Bulletin, and for once I can immediately come to the computer to send in my LTTE thanking you for all it took to put together another great Bulletin. While the fizz is still fizzing. It was so interesting hearing about everyone and everything. Some totally new and different writers of their accounts and updates, etc. Isn't it amazing how varied and how well all the submissions blend for one issue?