Happy Birthday to You...

24 years ago today, God brought an amazing person into this world.

 He can be incredibly silly.

 But he is also the most caring person in the world.

 His face lights up a room... and my heart.

 I love it when he laughs.

 I can't believe he picked me. 

 He commands the presence of a room.

 He is so smart. 

 I love surprising him.  

 He is obsessed with Sonic.

 He loves me way too well. 

 He sleeps with his mouth open... just. like. this.

 He is incredibly smart. 

 And he hates sun screen. 

 Today I can say that I have known him for more than half of his life. 

 When he wraps his arms around me I'm completely safe.

 He hates the northeast... but I lived there... so he visited. 

 He's just a big kid still...

 And yet the most amazing man. 

He is my rock.  

 He's definitely a good kisser.

 Eating a meal in his company is the best date ever. 

 Don't let his tough outside fool you... 

 He's a big softie on the inside.

 He wants to shave his head... again. 

 One day we are going to travel the world together. 

 He's a proud Aggie... even if he is a 2 percenter. 

 He chose to proudly serve our country. 

 He made me a military wife.

 He's been with me through thick and thin. 

He has long enough arms to take self portraits. 

He makes life worthwhile. 

Oh... did I mention it's his birthday. 

William,

You are the most amazing person I have ever known.  You have amazing wisdom and are so brave.  I love you down to every tiny annoying habit you have.  You make my life worth waking up for every day.  There are millions of girls in this world... and you chose me.  I can't always believe it. 

Today is all about you.  I wish I could be there to celebrate with you... but I know you know that I love you and miss you very much. We will celebrate so many things when you come home and your birthday will definitely be one of them.  Keep up the good work at school.  You are doing something that so many people in this world could never do.  Thank you for being the one who volunteered to protect us. You deserve the best birthday party ever for that. 

I hope you like your birthday gift.  It's coming in the mail tomorrow. Take some pictures... because I know everyone will want to know what I got you. It's just that great! 

I'm so very glad that you were born.  Happy Birthday!

Love,