Happy 33rd Birthday love.

Happy Birthday sweet love of mine/Daddy... hard to believe that you're 33. Glad that you get to taste those numbers a few months before I do. Although we made it through Christmas without tears... we shed a couple this morning, knowing that you weren't here to celebrate your special day with us. You know how we love a good celebration... so we went out, grabbed some of your favorite food (Big Truck Tacos) and Charlotte demanded that we grab cupcakes "just for you"... Know that you are being celebrated today, and are fiercely loved...

Don't worry, I think Finn totally feels your pain on missing out on the scrumptious cupcakes/tacos (he has to wait a little for my body to turn it into milk in order to get some). 

And because we love you so... the kids and I made a list of 33 "We love the way..."s :

1. We love the way you cook us bacon and egg Saturday morning breakfasts.

2. We love the way you tickle us. 

3. We love the way you say, "love youuuuuuu" 

4. We love the way you hug us and squeeze us tightly. 

5. We love the way you build things for our us... forts, a beautiful table, shelves, etc.

6. We love the way you sing opera during bathtime.

7. We love the way you sing "moon moon moon" to us at night.

8. We love the way you always want to drive whenever we go anywhere.

9. We love the way you finish our food for us... without you around, we have so many leftovers.

10. We love the way you let us climb on you like your a jungle gym. 

11. We love the way you are silly with us... we miss your sarcasm.

12. We love the way you know how to fix our problems (usually with food or sleep). 

13. We love the way you smooch our faces.

14. We love the way you challenge us, and encourage us to keep trying.
15. We love the way you make us drink kale smoothies.
16. We love the way you toss us in the air and rough house us.
17. We love the way you snuggle with us.
18. We love the way you pray and are real with God.
19. We love the way you stand up for what you believe in.
20. We love the way you dream.
21. We love the way you always keep us on time.
22. We love the way you lead the household.
23. We love the way you smell after your shower (Charlotte specifically said this.)
24. We love the way you smile.
25. We love the way you like to explore and go on adventures with us.
26. We love the way you "bite our butts" (Charlotte specifically said this one as well.)
27. We love the way you comfort us when we are sad.
28. We love the way you read us books, and make up your own words.
29. We love the way you provide for our family... by working so hard.
30. We love the way you chose to serve our country.
31. We love the way you make jokes, especially in awkward situations, to break the tension.

32. We love the way you make us feel protected.

33. We love the way you love us... unconditionally.