It seems all of my friends (That I grew up with) are turning 40.  Today is Steve’s turn.  Steve and I met almost 20 years ago when the girl I was dating at the time (Heidi) brought him to our weekly volleyball get together.  Since then we’ve roomed together, he stood in my wedding party, got married within a month of each other (Obviously I didn’t marry Heidi), we’ve done vacations together, helped each other move, played football (And fantasy football) and many other things.

Steve married Rachelle who has been Kala’s friend since 2nd grade (Yes, that long) and they continue to be great friends even though we’ve moved 1000 miles away.

Back to 40.  Jodi started the march by turning 40 last July (Jodi is another of Kala’s great long-term friends) Karl then hit 40 in January (Another friend that I’ve known longer than Steve!) and Rachelle hit the big four O in July.  Kala is next in October then we take a break for almost a year when Heidi (We still keep in touch) hits in August, I’m in September along with another friend Kevin.

It’s amazing, looking back, to think of all of the time that we spent with these people and the fun we had growing up together.  Most of them have been in my life or Kala’s for 20 years or more.  There’s something to be said about that.  Even though we’ve moved to Illinois, we still see most at least occassionally.

Here’s to friends and doing life together.