Ode to Turning 40

Sara and I both turned 40 this month, and this past weekend we had some good friends over to celebrate with us.  Here is a copy of the toast I gave:

Ode to turning 40

A few short words to mark this special event
We appreciate your joining us for some fun and merriment.

40 Years ago, a full week before me
My lovely wife Sara, popped out as a baby.

This fun loving child, as happy as could be
Had no way to know that someday she’d meet me!

She played with her dogs and went swimming for clams
And left for Tulane before her Dad joined the hams.

At Tulane she decided, a swim instructor she’d be
and in that class is where she met me.

At first she played coy, telling me to behave
So I clubbed her over the head and dragged her back to the cave.

That’s not quite how it happened, it wouldn’t be cool
But, I did tell her she’d say yes when I asked her, but she called me a fool.

I was right of course, as I usually am
Soon after school we got married and started our clan.

First came Addison, then Riley and post cancer Jolie.
I told Sara that girl better look an awful lot like me!

We have picked up great friends over these past 40 years
So many fun times have literally brought us to tears.

I could pick on each one, but we’d be here all day
But before I wrap things up, I have a few quick things to say.

Thank you all for coming and putting up with our rules
We hope you have fun and all act like fools.

And of course, to Sara, the love of my life.
You will always be a week older, and I’m glad you’re my wife!

Cheers, Party on Dudes, and be Excellent to Each other!

A good time was had by all.  It came down to the wire, but with some fine flip-cup action, my Green team came out the clear victors.  Vidos and images exist and will be held for blackmail purposes.

Thanks everyone!