Happy 30th

Today is Tom's 30th birthday...we had a party this weekend which was very fun...and tonight his mom is hosting my folks for a birthday dinner:-) I love this pic...this week my mom has been here, and she was giving Holden a bath when Tom brought out his guitar...He was playing in the living room and as soon as Holden heard the guitar he started looking around for daddy...when he couldn't see him he got this really sad look on his face...so Tom came into the kitchen and played for Holden while he was in the bath! Holden loved it! Wouldn't we all love to have musical accompaniment while we bathe:-) What a great daddy...

Tom, 30 years ago you were born...God knew we would be married...and your life and God's presence in it formed the person you are today...Amazingly even though we are so different, we compliment each other so well...I love you...you are my best friend, and such an amazing husband...your ability to still surprise me, and pull fast ones on me amazes me...Thank you for being you and for showing me God's love...you are so patient, kind, dependable, and so levelheaded...God knew I would need you by my side through life...I am so thankful He created you to be my partner in life...

If Holden could talk...I think he would say, " Thanks dad for always showing me patience and grace...even when I am awake with you all night...thank you for being patient when mom has lost hers...thanks for reminding mom to take one day at a time and not to worry too much about what our future might bring...Thanks for playing with me, and playing the guitar especially for me when I am fussy:-) I love you dad and I can't wait to learn all the things you are going to teach me as I grow up..."

We love you Tom:-) looking forward to celebrating the coming milestones together!