ERIC IS 40!

Yes, as of today, December 1, 2008, I am married to a 40 year old man. My brother-in-law, Jerry, told us that once you reach 40 it's not downhill, it's more like falling off a cliff! Maybe there is some truth to that . . . right after dinner Eric fell asleep on the couch saying, "I don't know what's wrong with me. I'm so tired." Hmmmm

To celebrate this milestone, I had an 80's party on Saturday eve for some of our family and good friends. It was a blast! Games included "Name that 80's Tune" and trivia from 80's TV commercials. There was great dispute over one of the answers, so for those who requested it, here is the Wikipedia blurb about "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up":

In 1989 LifeCall began running commercials which contained a scene wherein an elderly woman, identified by a dispatcher as "Mrs Fletcher" uses the medical alert pendant after having fallen in the bathroom. After falling Mrs Fletcher speaks the phrase "I've fallen and I can't get up" after which the dispatcher informs her that he is sending help.

And the YouTube version of this classic commercial. My apologies to the outraged (and competitive) players who insisted that it wasn't a commercial for "the Clapper". Thank you, Jeff, for listing this answer on your paper so I didn't feel so alone!

We enjoyed awesome food and GREAT 80's outfits for all who attended! An award goes to Darrin & Jill for their version of Alex Owens (Flashdance) and Lloyd Dobler (Say Anything)

Most creative prizes go to Marty (aka Indiana Jones)

and James (aka Gorbachev). It helped when he told us, "It's not blood!"

I also loved Jean's dress. Very authentic 80's, and she just took it out of her closet! Can you wear that on Sunday, Jean?

Eric and I dressed as we actually did in the 80's. Eric wore an '88 Santana t-shirt that he tie-dyed himself when he was 20 :) I wore pink and green preppy, although I have a lot less hair than I had in the 80's!

Thank you, everyone for making this a special day for Eric. He is such an awesome husband and father and we are both thankful for your love and friendship! Happy Birthday, Eric!