Noah

(I love this picture of him)

My husband turned 22 yesterday:) We're young...believe me we know. It's all we hear from people who, first of all, discover that we're married & then find out we just bought our first home. And I agree, we are young. But that makes the reasons I love my husband that much more significant. He is young, younger than me, but wise and mature far beyond his years. Wow I love this guy!

Here is a birthday tribute to my young & ever-playful husband.

I love...
the way you smile.
the way you pay attention to the details of my needs.
the way you run interference when I am overwhelmed with the demands of life.
the way you gently suggest I might be wrong this time around;)
the way you value my advice, thoughts & intuition.
the way your eyes twinkle when you are being playful with me.
the steadiness of your countenance.
the wisdom in your advice.
the smirk/smile you give when you 1st see me after you've walked in the door from work.
the love you have for nature & God's creation.
the way you make me work to beat you in sports (I can't stand patronizing...)
the way you are always surprised when I give you a run for your money;)
the way you keep me safe.
the way you challenge what I am capable of.
the way you fight for my dreams.
the way you humbly submit your life to your leaders & to God.
you.

Cheers to my best friend & life-long companion!