FREDRICKA WHITFIELD, CNN ANCHOR: Some advice now: You become expert in anything if you do it long enough. And after 65 beautiful years together, it's safe to say that Forrest and Francis Smith have become experts in marriage. What's their secret? Just take a look. Jim Boyd of CNN affiliate WCVB stopped by for a look.</s>JIM BOYD, WCVB REPORTER: Forrest and Francis Smith still seem to have that twinkle in the eye for one another they had when they first met, back in 1934. Francis says Forrest was the first boy ever to say to her, I think you're very nice.</s>FRANCIS SMITH: I thought he was pretty nice to say it to me. So I grabbed a hold of him, and I've had him ever since.</s>BOYD: How does Forrest feel about Francis after 6 1/2 decades together?</s>FORREST SMITH: Same -- I still like her. I love her.</s>BOYD: This afternoon, five of the Quincy couple's eight children surprised them at early anniversary party at the Beachwood by the Bay Community Center where Mom and Dad volunteer four days a week.</s>BILL SMITH: We love surprising my parents.</s>BOYD: Bill Smith says in addition to celebrating their parents' milestone, it's always good to come together as a family, a tradition nurtured by Mom and Dad.</s>BILL SMITH: We enjoy each other as a family. We made kid around and fool around and tweak each other, but overall, I think it's been a very close-knit family, and I think it comes from my parents.</s>UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: There are a lot of very good memories. Most of them are a lot of fun. Mom and Dad are always there. And we are always here for each other. I guess you can't do better than that.</s>BOYD: Forrest and Francis and the family will celebrate again on Saturday, the actual anniversary, but today, they couldn't help but act like newlyweds once again. Jim Boyd, NewsCenter 5, Quincy.
Couple Celebrates 65 Years of Marriage