the boy turns 34 today.

It may be that I am still in the high school reunion mindset, but all I can think about after this past weekend is how lucky I am

that you are the one I ended up with. We've done nothing but grow closer and stronger in this life we have together.

When I think about what I love most about you lately, I think of...

you getting up each morning with lack of sleep and never complaining about it

your fascination with sushi and lunchmeat

you snuggling on that awful couch with me while we watch tv

you braiding Ellie's hair

you happily making waffles for the kids

you allowing me, more like encouraging me to take alone time

your ability to fix any problem or at least knowing where to start

you dealing with all of the crap you deal with... way better than i ever could 

you teaching Hayes to draw

you finding the humor in my cooking catastrophes

your fascination with those dang online 'deal' websites

you taking Embry on special jeep rides

you exploring your new passion of biking

your different voices that make us all laugh

you sitting down at the piano to unwind

your bedtime stories for the boys

your bedtime songs for the girl

you truly loving me for who i am

you dressing the kids on your own and bringing them to church to meet up with me

your fascination with drawing the perfect tattoo

you encouraging me to see past the things that get me down

I could go on and on, but you get the picture.

I like you. A lot.

Happy Birthday, birthday boy.

Love you.