Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Happy Birthday, Andy

This side of 12 years ago I was delayed in Omaha, headed for Chicago, and ready to celebrate his 21st birthday.
I finally arrived in whirl of wind and cold and snow and we headed out to the bars. He did shot after shot, I joined him for just a few.
He wore a wrinkled sweater, a size too big, and a beard. I wore the obligatory black pants and belly bearing shirt.
We laughed with friends and got a tad drunk.

I remember thinking then, I'm going to marry this guy.
I am sure that we ended the night with a burrito and started the next day with a headache.
After all, you only turn 21 once...
I sit here today in a pair of worn out fleece pants and a pullover, at 4:00, unshowered.
He headed off to work in a pressed button down and a newly grown beard.

We're heading out tonight - to a fifth grade basketball game and dinner of wings and beer. We won't be laughing with friends, but we'll be amused by a two year old and surrounded by family.
We'll surely be in bed by 11:00 and it's doubtful there will be any head aches tomorrow.
After all, you only turn 33 once...

I think I like this side of the 12 years the best. Happy Birthday, Husband....

6 comments:

Mich said...

Great post - and great pics!

ck said...

What an awesome post! Happy Birthday!

TKW said...

Lovely post! Happy birthday to Andy! Hope you enjoy your wings, beer and good company!

Gibby said...

Funny how our partying evolves!
Happy Birthday to Andy!

Sue said...

Loved this post! I must find the photo of me and my future husband on my 21st birthday. I believe we are hugging a tree and laughing hysterically. Ah, 21...

Neyer said...

Wings, Beer and a remote controlled Mustang!!! Does it get any better?