Happy Birthday, Tender!

Today is Eric's birthday, and we are so happy to have him as a loving husband, devoted Daddy and Best Friend. I appreciate him for so many reasons. His willingness to take Elena to the play area at the mall so I can have some child-free shopping moments, endless coffees, cookies and long drives through the back roads of Gurnee and Kenosha for "quiet, quality fam-time", and that a moments notice he'll have a plan up his sleeve to do something fun and spontaneous "just because" are all so sweet and just a few of the many reasons why is he is so wonderful. I am proud (and awed) by his creative genius at the computer that not only reflects in his work, but also what has grown from his fingers and mind to his arms and shoulders as he puts his heart (and back) into the hard work of renovating our house to make it a beautiful, comfortable home. I appreciate his protective nature, even when sometimes I don't understand or don't agree. He usually knows best...and I'll probably get an "I told you so" for that, but honestly, it's the truth. His love, devotion, and commitment to God, that trickles down to his family, friends and all he does is an example and an encouragement to me. I am grateful, humbled, and blessed. Thank you Honey, for all you do and all you are. Happy Birthday to you! We're so glad you were born!