All because 2 people fell in love.....

How do I count the ways I love thee? I love that you are strong in every sense of the word.  I love that you are dependable, stable and always the same.  I love that you are tough but so tender-hearted all at once.  I love that you are a protector and provider for our family.  I love that you are the spiritual leader.  But I love most of all that we have a shared mission in life, our children.  You know I am crazy about you, but the love I have only multiplies after the births of each of our girls. I will never forget one of our first conversations when we were dating.  You told me that your 2 goals in life were to be a good husband and good father.  Those words won me over and boy have you lived up to the challenge.  We are a team.  We work together so well at this crazy thing we call life and parenthood.  When I cook; you wash the dishes.  When I wash the clothes; you fold them.  When I give the girls a bath; you get them dressed.  It just comes so naturally for us.  We both find satisfaction at the end of the day in the fact that we have worked together to love, care for and raise our children, together.  We can devote our time to our children because we are satisfied and content in the love we share with one another.  I never doubt your love for me and I know you feel the same.  We have trust.  We have faith.  We have commitment.  Commitment to one another and commitment to our savior.  This is what makes the difference.  This is why we survive the hard days and the long nights of parenthood without crumbling under the stress and chaos.  We don't argue.  We don't fight.  We disagree with grace (most of the time) and that is such a wonderful thing.  

 This says it all.  Hannah in Mommy's belly.  May 2013

Daddy and Hannah in the hospital.  July 2013

 Daddy and Rachel in her new big girl bed.  June 2011

Daddy and Sarah napping.  November 2011

I prayed for you for many years and I'm thankful for answered prayers.  I can't imagine this life without you.  God knew exactly what he was doing when our paths crossed 11 years ago.  I'm thankful for the good times and tough times we've had as husband and wife for each of the experiences have shaped us into the people we are today.  Thank you for being you.  Thank you for loving me.  Thank you for loving us.