Pre-New England

Pics: Here, there, and at the slough, and the scoresheet from the A's victory in game 3 of the ALDS

THB’s Toast at the Wedding

First, Donna and I want to thank all of you for joining us tonight. It was quite a ceremony! 

Second, I’d like to tell a mostly true story…followed by TWO observations.   

A few years ago, after dinner in parking lot of a Mexican restaurant up the road, I get this bizarre sensation, almost overwhelming

No reaction…maybe I didn’t say anything out loud!

In the car, I say: We’re blessed…Oh?  

YES! 

we have:

• two independent and feisty parents,
• good relationships with our siblings,
• lots of longtime friends AND even some new friends
•  we’re getting along with the girls
•  damn, even the girls are getting along
•  retirement is terrific
• we’re traveling a ton
• we moved from a big house to 1 room loft and we’re still getting along
• and, Katie has found a guy who is gentle, considerate, cheers her up, plays a good game of mah jongg (not too good), has a big truck to help haul our stuff, and provides us with in-house tech support

We’re blessed!

And now, the only thing that has changed since then: Eric is officially part of the family!

Observation #1…Katie: if Eric gets an odd look on his face as you are walking to your car after a dinner out, don’t assume it is something he ate 

Observation #2…Eric: Do NOT wait 40 something years to tell Katie you are blessed, in fact start NOW!

(Raise glass): To Katie and Eric!