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Key Points Melissa Gilbert shared date photos with husband Timothy Busfield on Instagram. Their date included vegan food, a movie, and grocery shopping amid autumn scenery. Gilbert celebrated their 12th anniversary, calling Busfield her “favorite person...favorite face and...favorite soul.” Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert shared rare date night photos with her husband, Timothy Busfield—and their time spent together was both “stunning” and surprisingly simple. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the former child actress behind Laura Ingalls Wilder, now 61, took to Instagram with a trio of pictures. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 “This is how we do a date day: Driving through stunning beauty to go get our favorite vegan food at @fogwoodandfig and then to see @blackphonemovie followed by grocery shopping,” Gilbert captioned her update. “We are a wild pair @timbusfield and I!! #dateday #outwithmyfella #goingonadate #lovemylife #sullivancountycatskills.” In the featured image, Gilbert and Busfield smiled in a selfie with a magnificent nature backdrop featuring orange, yellow and red tree foliage. Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram Related: Melissa Gilbert Makes Bold Confession About Diane Keaton After Iconic Actress’ Death at 79 Gilbert’s followers flooded her with praise for her dreamy date in the comments, with one Instagram user writing, “Sounds perfect! ❤️.” Another fan echoed, “Sounds Perfect. Exactly like my favorite date days. ❤️🥰♥️.” Someone else declared, “The Hawk’s Nest! Absolutely stunning!!!” A different Instagram follower exclaimed, “Stunning view!” as another noted, “Y’all are cute! 😊.” Meanwhile, yet another fan commented, “Beautiful pictures, HalfPint & Tim,” referencing Gilbert’s Little House on the Prairie nickname. The When Calls the Heart actress and Busfield married in 2013. Gilbert was previously married to director Bo Brinkman, with whom she welcomed a son, Dakota Brinkman, 36, and actor Bruce Boxleitner, with whom she shares a son, Michael Boxleitner, 30. Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram In April, Gilbert and Busfield celebrated their 12th anniversary, a milestone she marked with an Instagram tribute. “12 years of true partnership, love, laughter, compassion, commitment, passion, laughter, cooking, kids, grandchildren, chickens, dogs, creating homes, films, plays, television,” she began the post dedicated to her husband. Gilbert continued, “12 years of writing together, traveling, cuddling, delicious meals, romantic getaways, spooning, reflecting, meditating, praying. 12 years of baseball, yoga, dance class. 12 years of adventure, comfort, care and synergy. 12 years married.” She concluded, “12 perfect years with my favorite person, who has my favorite face and my favorite soul. How lucky I am. I love you @timbusfield. Happy anniversary.”
