60th Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate your 60th Anniversary, Mom and Dad,

we, your eleven children, prepared this toast.

Introduction read by Pat Morgan.

Following the Introduction, each of the eleven children read a personalized toast.

A Loving Toast to Mom & Dad on Their 60th Anniversary

Oh their golden anniversary, the joy we cannot hide

So let's toast and tell the story of our father and his "bride"

When Dad asked "Captain James J" for consent to wed his daughter

Gramp answered, "You can have us both" - and the Morgans got a boarder!

Their early years were lean ones - that we can't deny

They started in Gramp's basement, but Dad climbed the ladder high

They were true observant Catholics - you need not have any fears

Who else could have eleven kids in the course of eighteen years!

Dad has fingers of pure gold - there's no job he can't do

A carpenter at heart, he's great with hammer, nails and screw

And each time "Queenie" said to him, "I flunked the Rabbit Test"

He'd add another bedroom to the Morgan's happy nest

Making mashed potatoes at the range, our mother could be found

When she wasn't perched behind the wheel, driving us around

But her skill at cards released our mom from K.P. after dinner

We played hearts for that assignment, & this bridge champ was the winner

But no matter how busy our parents were, they found the time to spare

When their help was needed at the church, they were always there!

With a Yankee fan as mother, the boys were in their glory

She's recite their batting averages, instead of a bedtime story

Now Dad's become the cook, and "The Ding" thinks that is great

It gives her time for teaching bridge down in the Sunshine State

Humor is Dad's strong suit - dialect is his delight

So please don't get him started, or we'll be here through the night!

They've been together sixty years, and these two still get along

Though Mom says, "I know what you're thinking, & you're positively wrong"

Mom and Dad, we have to say you've earned this celebration

To all of us who love you, you have been an inspiration

You've taught us by example that life's enriched by giving

And the values you've imparted have made our lives worth living

Happy 60th to a pair who are truly perfection

From your children, grands, and great-grands, with love and deep affection

Congratulations, Mom and Dad--your kids all think you're nifty

And you both deserve a medal--for making it to sixty!!!

After more than half-a-century--of love and wedded bliss

It's time for memory lane--so let's stop and reminisce!!

We all have special memories of our early years at home

So, to help you to remember--each one will read a poem!!!

We hope they bring you laughter--and perhaps some joyous tears

As we all look back together at the Morgans' early years!!!

	Jim As the oldest in the family -- and the first born baby boy Mom and Dad, you must remember how I brought you so much joy! When I had my hair cut Indian style and I made that five buck bet And I got myself suspended -- I'm sure you can't forget!!! When I dated all the girls in town -- I really travelled far I didn't have a license -- but I always used your car
	Pat I was Mother's little helper-- a model of a daughter Until I killed the goldfish with a tankful of hot water!!!! I changed the babies's diapers -- and fed them all their meals And when Jim painted me orange- I can still recall your squeals!!!!
	Mary Your little Mouse was I - who followed every rule 'Till one day without underpants -- I sauntered off to school!! That Indians lived beneath my bed -- I always had great dread Which gave Mom extra laundry -- since I always wet the bed!!! But my talent with a hula hoop you never could deny And on pogo sticks and stilts -- I really was on high!!
	Jean My nickname was "The Chinaman" -- given my by Gramp I ate ice cream every morning -- but I never had a cramp!! But I think that as an artist-- I really got your vote When I used that orange paint and re-did that whaling boat!!
	Rob I really was no joy to raise--I walked the dog at five Then woke you up to let me in - "How did you survive?" It's no wonder that you put me on a leash just like a pup But I still chased Walter Urban down the street--then beat him up!! I caused my dear old Gramp to take those daily trips for beer With all those "Wet Willies"--I inflicted in his ear!!!
	Paul When I set a hooky record--I caused you much despair To add insult to the injury--I never cut my hair!! But I played a mean guitar--and I was a first-class pitcher And the paper route I handed down--made all my brothers richer!!!
	Dot You all called me "the Sarge"-- with orders I was great But everyone got even, they said ink was what I ate!!! Of that red patch on my bottom--you made fun and then you teased To learn that it's now disappeared--you'll all be very pleased!!!
	John I always wore a beanie--remember, it was brown When my knee was out of whack--it never kept me down!! And I never did complain and never even wore a frown When in that small red wagon--I was chauffeured through the town!! You named me for a toilet--but I don't bear any grudge I've tried every profession--maybe soon I'll be a judge!
	Vin I was known as the "Vin Man" by lads and lasses And I'd go without dinner--to avoid wearing glasses!! I wore my pants too high--for Pat and Mary's taste They were always hiking them down--from my neck on to my waist To once hitch home from college--I made a funny sign And when I had my ear lobes rubbed--I thought it was divine!!!
	Michael My dear brothers and my sisters--always called me "space" 'Cause at cleaning up the house--I really was an ace!! I worked hard at stacking dishes--so I had a lot of money And I'd lend it at high interest rates--which no one thought was funny!!! And to this day if any of you--want to make me sore Just sing my favorite song, "Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore"!!!
	Kate If anyone has doubts--that Kate is really cool Remember all my talents--in the ocean and the pool!!! I accomplished something never done by any Morgan daughter when I followed my brothers as a lifeguard in the water!!! As the youngest in the family, as Jean's fifth kid I am known And I do a mean "Wet Willie"--even though I'm fully grown!!
	Dear Mom & Dad, We hope that you've enjoyed your little trip down memory lane That your kids don't have fond memories - you never can complain!! As we end our presentation - there's one thing we must add We thank the Lord for blessing us - with a perfect Mom and Dad!!!