Happy Birthday, LOVE!!!

November 7, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized 

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(Daniel: Yes, you must get older if you are going to have the birthday.)

(Andrea: Bummer, dude.)

Happy Birthday Andie. When I think about your birthday, I think about how much you love your birthday and the smile you have when you’re being excited about your very own special day. And that makes me smile. I can’t help but reflect over the last year and wow, what a year.

-You gave birth to the sweet ball of pudge that took our hearts by storm
-We got orders to New Mexico
-We finished the “time not mentioned by name”
-We moved from VT to NM
-You got in the camera car and SLAMMED the pedal down (I am so incredibly impressed at how quickly you’ve grown in photography in such a short time)

I cannot say enough how you amaze me. Your tireless enthusiasm for our family just blows me away. I love that I get to watch you grow and develop your talents and relationships. I love to watch the kids adore you. I love that our family is so close. I love the things we take for granted, like dinner as a family, every night. I love to look forward to our weekends together. I love our walks, and our time together after the kids go to bed. I love planning our future together. I love everything about being yours. I love that you’re mine. I love that it’s your birthday, and I love that we’re getting old together (cliche’ groan). So, don’t feel bad about getting to be so long in the tooth, I’m right there with ya. Love you babe. Pssst, 28 looks pretty darn good on you.

*Post from 1 year ago: My Beloved Bride Birthday Girl

*Post from 2 years ago today: Birthday Girl

Comments

40 Responses to “Happy Birthday, LOVE!!!”

  1. Ginger@From The Cocoon on November 7th, 2008 3:50 pm

    Happy Birthday Andrea!! I hope today is filled with special memories…

    and great tribute post, Daniel!

  2. Heather on November 7th, 2008 4:08 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope it was the best birthday ever and that each year just gets better and better. If I lived closer (Seems like I’m always saying that to you!) I’d bake you a cake :)

  3. Jen E @ mommablogsalot on November 7th, 2008 4:14 pm

    So sweet!!! Happy Birthday Andrea!

  4. Alycia on November 7th, 2008 4:18 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday Andrea!! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with lots of smiles, love, and something yummy!!

  5. Angella on November 7th, 2008 4:24 pm

    What a sweet, sweet post! Happy Birthday!!

  6. Shannon on November 7th, 2008 5:26 pm

    Awwww, that is wonderful!!! Happy Birthday, Andrea! I hope you have a super duper spectacular special day :-)

  7. Amy Martin on November 7th, 2008 5:37 pm

    Happy birthday! I’m four days behind you! :) Hope your day was blessed!

  8. Katie on November 7th, 2008 6:18 pm

    Happy Birthday, Andrea!!!

  9. american mum on November 7th, 2008 6:45 pm

    He’s a keeper. Happy birthday!

  10. Katie on November 7th, 2008 7:01 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! Hope it’s a great one!

  11. Ashlie on November 7th, 2008 7:11 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  12. Tina on November 7th, 2008 8:04 pm

    Happy Birthday!! and how STINKIN’ sweet is your husband!??!?!

  13. Christin on November 7th, 2008 8:39 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  14. Aprille - The Muddled on November 7th, 2008 8:46 pm

    happy 28th!

  15. Mrs. Staff Sergeant on November 7th, 2008 9:11 pm

    *sob* That was so sweet!

    Happy Birthday!

  16. Anonymous on November 7th, 2008 9:15 pm

    I’m joining the crowd! Happy birthday to my absolute FAVORITE daughter! I love you!
    Mom

  17. Muthering Heights on November 7th, 2008 9:17 pm

    Happy birthday! I’ll be looking forward to some photos from your special day!

    And no worries…you don’t look a DAY over 25!

  18. The Khaje Khronicles on November 7th, 2008 9:52 pm

    Happy Birthday, Andrea!! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day!!

    Beautiful post, Daniel! Your love for Andrea shines through in your words.

  19. The Flip Flop Mamma! on November 7th, 2008 10:24 pm

    Oh my, that was the sweetest thing ever! Happy Birthday!!

  20. Courtney @ splashing grace on November 7th, 2008 10:29 pm

    Happy Birthday! hope you’ve had a fabulous day!

  21. ~ Straight Shooter ~ on November 8th, 2008 3:57 am

    Now Girl if this was Big Shooter saying all this to me I’d have to say, “What do you want?” or “Gag-a-rama”. But when it’s Daniel saying to you The Birthday Girl? I most definitely say, “Ahhhh, that is precious and rare. Cherish (which I know you already do!) and enjoy (which I also know you already do too!)!!”
    Happy 28!
    He’s dead on…you do look faaab-u-lis darling. (said in that old french accent)
    Birthday ((hugs))!

  22. crystal on November 8th, 2008 6:53 am

    happy bday, andrea! lovely post!!

  23. 4 Little Men and Twins on November 8th, 2008 8:21 am

    that was so cute! Happy birthday girl!!! 28 does look great on you. :)

    brittany

  24. nathalie on November 8th, 2008 8:22 am

    Happy birthday Andrea!!
    Have a lovely day!!!

  25. Hilary on November 8th, 2008 8:32 am

    Happy birthday!!!!

  26. Bia Mendonça on November 8th, 2008 10:14 am

    Happy Birthday!

    Daniel is very sweet! :)

  27. Kim on November 8th, 2008 11:04 am

    Happy Birthday, sweet friend. May your weekend be filled with lots of wonderful memories:)

  28. nichole on November 8th, 2008 12:11 pm

    Happy Birthday Andrea!!!

  29. Farm Fresh Jessica on November 8th, 2008 12:23 pm

    What a sweetie that Mr. is. Love the phraseology.

    HAPPIEST birthday (the day after!)

  30. Michelle on November 8th, 2008 12:28 pm

    Happy Day to you Andrea!!! (a bit late) Hope you have a spectacular birthday weekend! And many blessings for another great year!

  31. Deanna @ oneagleswings on November 8th, 2008 12:35 pm

    Happy Birthday, Andrea! What an adoring husband.

  32. Jenny on November 8th, 2008 2:12 pm

    HAppy Birthday Andrea! What a great post by Daniel…such a sweetheart! I hope that Lew and Will do that for me on my bday next week…yeah to scorpios!

    Hope all your wishes come true this year!

  33. Michelle on November 8th, 2008 3:44 pm

    happiest of birthdays to you!

  34. MITZI on November 8th, 2008 6:25 pm

    Happy Birthday Andrea!! Beautiful words from your husband.

  35. Sarah on November 8th, 2008 7:19 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope your day was wonderful!

  36. Stacia on November 8th, 2008 8:50 pm

    Wishing you another year filled with love and joy.
    Enjoy your special day Andrea.
    Happy Birthday!

  37. Jen on November 9th, 2008 7:01 am

    Hope you had an awesome day as you so deserved it. Happy Belated friend.

  38. Bronie on November 9th, 2008 8:57 am

    what a lovely post! happy belated birthday, andrea! i’m a little behind. no, make that a lot behind. i’ve had the flu. hope your day was as fabulous as you are!

  39. Shannon on November 9th, 2008 12:04 pm

    On my way to church here in a few, but had to say Happy Birthday! I hope it was a great one. I think life gets better with age!

  40. Simply Shannon on November 9th, 2008 4:27 pm

    That was one of the sweetest things that I have had the pleasure to read.