I know, I know this is late. The story of my life the past 7 months or so. Seems like I can barely get the daily things done let alone important things like this! Sorry hon, that this is late by a day but hopefully you know that I love you with every breath that I breathe, every blink of my eye, every minute of every day, every second of every minute, every day of every year that we have spent together, and I love you enough to want to spend ALL of eternity with you. You are the BEST thing that ever happened to me (next to our kids and grandkids!) and I have loved our life together. There have been some tough times during this 31 years of life but I wouldn't change them because they have made us who and what we are. We are being and have been refined by the fires of life!! I love how you bring me flowers unexpectedly, always open my car door, help me take my coat off, give me the first piece of cheesecake, allow me to be served first at dinner, call me during your busy and crazy work day to say hello, take care of me when I don't feel well--that's been A LOT this past 6 months--it doesn't go unnoticed, hon. I love how you listen to me when I'm excited about something with one of the kids or grandkids or some dumb thing with Relief Society--you even pretend that you are interested!! I love how you love our kids even when we would like to strangle them! I love how crazy you are about our grandkids--they are the truly sweet rewards of parenthood! I love how you run errands with me--even when I know you have TONS of other things that you want to get done. I love how picky you are about our home and property (or should I say PROPERTIES)and always want them to reflect good care and near perfection. I love how patriotic you are--you have a definete love for our country and those that sacrifice so much to defend her. I love how you fly an American flag in our yard 365days a year--no matter what! I love how you love the Lord and are always willing to serve and NEVER complain about it or what time a meeting forces you out of a warm bed. I love how diligent you are in doing your Home Teaching--you have never been given EASY families-but I'm sure there's a reason and know that it's because you truly care about others. I love how you go to "chick flicks" with me and never complain about them. I love how tender you are with Bailey even when you think I'm not looking. I love how you love your parents--they're great people and did a great job raising their son. I love how you tinker--most of the time! ;) I love how you never complain about my cooking--especially the last few months when I haven't done much of it! I love going on date night with you each week--it is the highlight of my week! I absolutely adore you, Terry! I don't know what I did in my life that made me lucky enough to have you in it but I am soooooooooo very grateful that you are my partner in life and for eternity. I love you for all these reasons and MANY MANY more, hon! Here's to 31 more wonderful years with you......
