Cara and Justin

party of two

25th Wedding Anniversary

Justin and I have only been married two years.  Insha'allah, in 23 years, we can go to where Justin proposed to celebrate our anniversary, like my parents just celebrated their 25th anniversary where my Dad proposed. 

25 ish years ago parents took a trip to the Grand Canyon.  My Dad was planning to "pop the question" at some point during the trip as they visited various viewpoints.  Well, he was so nervous that he proposed at the first overlook they came to, Mather Point. 

This January, for their 25th Anniversary, my Dad surprised my Mom by announcing he had made reservations at El Tovar Hotel, a beautiful lodge on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.  A nice layer of snow made the Grand Canyon and Mather Point particularly beautiful for their visit. 

I've included pictures from 25 years ago and from earlier this month.  I love looking at these pictures!

Dale and Tracy 1983
At Mather Point - Grand Canyon - 1983 - My Dad had just proposed, or was about to?
San Diego - I think this was the same trip as the Grand Canyon so they had just gotten engaged
Dale and Tracy 2009 - Standing where my Dad proposed 25 years ago
After my Dad proposed they stopped at this Pizza Joint in Flagstaff and carved their names in the wall.  They couldn't find their names but they ate there just the same!

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