Instead of taking an exotic vacation to celebrate their 50th anniversary Richard and Peggy chose instead to rent a large house near the beach in Cayucos and have a family reunion. Part of the celebration included a shell ceremony and a portrait session to create photos that, I am sure, they will cherish for the rest of their lives.  
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| With the grand kids. | 
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| Whats better than a portrait with your grand kids playing on the beach in the background? | 
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|  All their kids and grand kids playing in the background. | 
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| Part of the gathering included a ceremony where Richard and Peggy were presented with a large antique jar. | 
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| After adding some beach sand and a small shell for each year of marriage each member added a larger shell that was unique to each of them. | 
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| The jar had a hand made medallion attached that read, “50 Wonderful Years Richard & Peggy 2.20.13” | 
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| Jumping cousins. | 
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| What a blessed couple. It was an honor to be asked to commemorate this very special occasion. |