Heath Osborn, what can I say about my older friend? We met in November of 1997, I had just moved in. You were single, living in Lakeside, the son of great neighbors who have come to mean the world to me and as good of friends as one can have. Your Sister is one of my best friends and we have shared tons of memories with our daughters who are so close in age. You and Adina make our river trips fantastic.
I remember when you started dating Adina (after the whole neighborhood saw your ass way too many times….I’m glad she put an end to that). You both were genuinely happy and a wedding was soon to follow. Your wedding was one of my favorites at Lake San Marcos.
Soon I was introduced to Emerald Cove in Parker, AZ and fun family times. Heather and I drove there ma times with my van loaded with stuff and kids. What can I say about river trips? So many memories. Monsoons, Johnny Wong, Beersby…so many more. Remember when Donald lit your BBQ and almost blew us all up, but then Adina came flying out of the house with Lily, she caught Lily, but fell hard. Remember when I fell off the boat late at night? How about the night you guys went riding the golf cart and it died a mile from the house and you made the girls push it home and then when you got home your Dad started it? What about when your Mom in Law was hammered and fell in the chair and you imitated her, only you fell worse?
Oh so many great memories. I love that my husband knew you in high school and brought you home hammered and snuck you in the door when you couldn’t make your key work….and that your Mom nailed him for it 22 years after the fact.
How about all the block parties? I will never forget the year you and Lou put on those suits and danced to the disco music of the 70’s. Damn we didn’t have YouTube then!
Loved the cruise we all went on in 2007. Good times! The best was when I had my accident and you mocked me while holding Charlee and fell in the waves…..punishment!
You have a beautiful family and a wonderful life. We missed you while you moved to AZ. We are so glad to have you in our lives. Happy Birthday Friend.
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