What I want to be when I grow up

I was asked by an old friend, after mentioning we would soon celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, would I have done anything different. I didn't have to hesitate for a minute. Of course not!
Then I began to think later, that I actually would have. Not the hubby and kids part, Those I would keep. I just wish that I had done a lot of things differently. I probably, in fact know that I would have gotten more education. I have always wanted to be a writer, perhaps not the best sellers list, but a writer none the less. My knowledge of English in the proper form is pitiful.
I also wanted to be in local politics. I love the intrigue and the motivations that go with the local area. However, I am thin skinned and get hurt feelings too easily. I would probably have a nervouse breakdown.........lol
I would love to have been a better wife and mother. Looking back at all the errors I made its a wonder anyone survived. I realize that being married while still a teenager, I didn't learn the ins and outs of being a house keeper. Don't get me wrong, I have dreamed of being the "Martha Stewart" type but never even got close to the 1st grade in her school.
I would have tried harder being a better mother and grandmother too. My kids turned out very well. I am so proud of all of them and their accomplishments. But I feel I missed something somewhere, because 2 of them, (one fairly far away, one nearby) just dont want to be around. We seldom hear from either. The far away one actually communicates better than the nearby one. I can't help wondering what I did or didn't do to keep them away.
I would have taken more "improvement classes" too.
90% of the reasons I didnt get the education I wanted or the classes I wanted to take was because of income, home needs or kids needs. And this is not a complaint! Hubby gave 20+ years of his life to the Army so that we would always be taken care of. He worked hard after retirement so that we could be comfortable and happy. He was always home when possible, prefering to be with me and the kids. He was never a party type person. Nor one who would rather be with the "guys" than his family.
That's exactly why I wouldn't change anything when you get right down to it. I already have everything I need and more.

I was surprised

Our grandson, Justin, came by Thursday evening to give us tickets to the Temple Symphony concert. He was playing (flute and Piccalo). Of course we went. It was Sat. night. I don't know what I expected, but I was amazed at the talent from a fairly small town( about 45,000) that we were treated to. The program was Mozart and Mahler. They had a guest pianist who was awesome. The music was as professional as any large metropolitan orchestra would have been.
I enjoyed myself! Hubby, on the other hand, would rather be any where else. I will admit to being uncomfortable with the very long selection. The last piece was over an hour long. Even tho the seats were nice, my hind end was protesting.
We were sitting with my DIL, son, granddaughter and her hubby. The place was packed! The audience was appreciative.
All in all it was so nice to soak up some culture.

Yes, more wedding pictures!

A few more! A little at a time. Hubby and I with the happy couple, Dad and the bride making their entry, and a great one of the bride before. Don't ya love the sock monkey shorts?

Pictures of the wedding

One more time! The wedding

I am so tired of either poor internet service or the blogger. I don't know which makes me madder. This will be the 4th time I have attempted to post pictures of the wedding. Each time just as I hit publish, the internet goes out. Just getting pictures downloaded is a pain.
Okay, story first.
The wedding was a perfect as we ever could have wished for. The weather held in spite of rain in the forcast. It was actually pleasant.
We had about 70 people attend. We had wonderful fajitas served to us by Las Casas, a local restaurant. We had beer, margauritas, soda and water to drink. We had a super mariachi band that delighted everyone. And a wedding service by my eldest son which was fun and nice. Fun because he mispronounced the grooms last name, which made everyone laugh. And a grandson who did the pre-wedding music and the processional and the recessional superbly. He is a music performance major at Baylor.
We had wonderful cakes and champange for toasting. Dancing too!
I am posting this and will add pictures next. Just in case.