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We met through friends so long ago One conversation, and somehow we both just knew Something in your smile pulled me right in Like our story had already begun You always laughed and shook your head Said, “It’s about time we got married” instead All those years, standing by my side Guess you were right — you always are Lauren, you’re my best friend My soulmate, my home, my end Every step, every road I find Feels better with your hand in mine Lauren, you’re the one for me You always were, you’ll always be We don’t just love — we understand Yeah, we make a great team Our first holiday, Alykes nights Greek summer air under broken lights Iris Bar laughs, a little too free Two a.m. jumping in the pool, fully clothed, just you and me Young and fearless, no plans at all Didn’t know then we’d have it all But even back in those reckless days I could feel forever finding its way Lauren, you’re my always In every place, in every phase Every memory, every mile Still starts and ends with your smile Long drives to Rochester just to see your face Then trips to Sutton, your familiar place Early love, stretched across the miles Worth every second, every smile Stella Island, honeymoon sun Laughing like we’d just begun Two years married — or so we say Funny how time works that way Then came Oakley, then came Jax Two little lives that changed our path And I watched you become even more Than I ever loved you for before The way you care, the way you give The way you teach our boys to live So patient, loving, strong and true Our family’s whole because of you Lauren, I love your smile It makes the hard days feel worthwhile Every moment, big or small You’re the heart behind it all From Greece to Crete, Florida skies Amsterdam nights, Paris lights Disneyland days, laughter loud Every place felt right with you around Now Bali’s calling, thirty years young Tegenungan where forever begun Standing there with you that day I knew I’d never look away Lauren, you’re my wife My best friend, the love of my life Every dream feels closer now With you beside me — here and how Lauren, you complete my world Every promise, every word Thirty years, and still I know I’d choose you — always so So here’s to you on thirty years To all our love, our joy, our tears Whatever comes, whatever we do I’ll always be right here with you