He's A Man! He's 40!!

It was bound to happen. Time alone would see that this was accomplished, and it only took 40 years! Stephen is now officially in middle age!

To celebrate, Stephen was inspired by Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State's football coach. During a press conference where he was defending one of his young players that was being blasted by the press, he uttered these words:

I'm a Man! I'm 40!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjF93E4LjlA

And that's how a party was born. For almost a year we planned for this shindig. And what a fun time we had. So many people came to celebrate with us and it was GREAT!

Stephen used his culinary skills to provide a wonderful buffet of food. Shrimp, meatballs, cocktail franks, fresh fruit and veggies and chips, dips and cheese balls. And the piece de resistance... the Costco Birthday Cake. Yum Yum!

Everyone kept saying what a good wife I was, doing this for my husband, but seriously, he did most of it himself. He helped clean the house, he did the food, I only assisted with the food (just the way I like). I did make the invitations though and addressed and mailed them, but he drove around and delivered them. He made the guest list. It was a collaboration, and we had a good time.

So thanks to everyone who came and showed their support and love for one of the finest human beings I know. Thanks for the gifts (so many cool things, and so many "over the hill" things!) for the time you took out of your busy lives to celebrate. We love you!