Happy Birthday Babe

Just thought I'd share some reasons why I LOVE MY WIFE...

- She's a firefighter...

- ...Who's scared of heights

- Certain commercials make her cry

- Having to share chocolate with me also makes her cry

- She can hear a siren before most dogs do

- She has pretty handwriting

- Sometimes she cracks herself up so much with her own joke that she cries laughing

- She will LITERALLY run out of a room with a spider in it

- She wears cute little Christmas pajamas around the house all year long

- She starts listening to Christmas music in September

- She makes the best version of my mom's Christmas fudge that I've ever had

- She thinks everyday should be Christmas

- She checks her favorite blogs religiously (first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed)

- I farted on our first date... in the Jeep... with all the windows up... and she stuck around

- She can't sit on the couch to watch TV without being curled up under a blanket

- She loves crossword puzzles

- Her mouth turns up in this cute little, almost crooked, half-smile when she's trying to keep from laughing at one of my dumb jokes... or when she's up to no good

- Her legs are as white as mine

- Nap time is her favorite part of the day, with milk & cookies a close second

- She doesn't like to do the grocery shopping alone

- She makes killer banana bread

- If I haven't had a chance to get to the ice cream before her, she's sweet enough to save me a spoonful, sometimes two

- She takes the time to play with my daughter, read books, and teach her to count while I'm at work

- She can't play a card game without tidying up the deck on the table during the game

- She prefers an even number of comments on her blog posts, and doesn't know why

- She gets the hiccups while brushing her teeth

- She likes to hold my hand in the car while we're driving

- She's patriotic

- She loves the outdoors

- She can shoot a gun

- Her eyes twinkle at the thought of watching the next episode of The Hills

- She has the perfect nails for scratching my back

- She likes to put her "Holy *!#@ those are cold!!" feet on mine in bed at night, but won't let me put mine on hers when they're cold

- She knows north, east, south, & west (sounds basic, but I've dated girls who didn't)

- She's a wonderful mother to my little girl

Bottom line; she's the smartest, most beautiful, caring, most patient, kindest, funniest, strongest and most loving woman I know. She is, just like the song playing says, EVERYTHING to me. I would be utterly and completely lost without her. She is beautiful inside and out. And I love her with my whole being.

And one day, I'm going to take her to a beautiful beach for her birthday, just like the one in the background. But until then Babe, this picture will have to do. I am so glad you didn't give up on me. I feel so lucky to have you, and am amazed everyday that you're willing to put up with me, and sacrifice so much. I LOVE YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!