Happy Birthday Jenny!

Today, November 13th, a Friday that year, my beautiful bride was born!? The older we get, the more I respect and love her!? Something happens when you move past the trite, sappy sayings and you go through wonderful, horrible, amazing, crazy times together and really begin to grow together as soul mates.

The last year has been “one of those years” for me and therefore probably for Jenny.? I honestly don’t know what I would have done if I didn’t have her encouraging and loving me through some pretty dark times.? I am not one of those romantic guys–mainly because it is hard to be romantic when you are the class clown and village idiot!? However, I do cry at movies . . . (and even some commercials.)? I just love when the appropriate words are spoken at just the right moment!

I know that most people who read blogs (especially guys) are going to be “throwing up in their mouth” to coin a phrase by Kevin Stratton when the read further, so be forewarned!? I always hate it when guys gush over their wives . . . especially on their blogs.? But . . . honestly this next few lines aren’t for you, they are for Jenny, but I want and need to say publicly (or at least for the 5 and a half people who read this thing!)? This year was a little different as I surprised her pretty early with a present, so this goes as a card . . . and will last as long as I have this blog.

I really don’t know how I would make it without you!? Keeping me grounded when I need to be grounded.? Encouraging me to soar to great heights when I don’t feel like I can get off the ground.? Loving me, especially in those “unlovely” times.? Being an awesome mom to two amazing boys!? Making me laugh at myself and helping me not take myself too seriously.

You are the best and I am so grateful to have such a wonderful companion and friend in my life!? Happy Birthday!? I love you!