A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to my very best friend! How fitting for this Irish, Guinness loving guy to be born on St. Patricks Day!?

When I think about our journey together, a favorite quote of mine always comes to mind:

“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I’ve ended up where I needed to be.” – Douglas Adams

I can’t think of anything more true when I think about you and I. We first began this adventure 7 years ago when we were just 16 and 17 years old! If you asked me back then if I thought this is where I’d be at this point in my life, I would laugh and think you were crazy. But how happy am I that this is where we’ve ended up. 

You’ve been my rock and such a support all of these years, I’m so lucky to have had you by my side. The day you asked me to be your wife was the easiest “yes” I’ve ever said. I’ve been given the opportunity to spend forever with my best friend and I’m truly blessed for that.

I’ve watched you challenge and push yourself to pursue your dream, and you’ve succeeded beyond doubt. I am so incredibly proud of you, in all that you’ve done. You’re brave, intelligent, kind-hearted, a protector, and loyal. This country is lucky to have a man like you protecting our freedom. I consider myself luckiest of all.

You’re a true friend. You’re a loving brother and son. You’re an amazing partner in life. And you’re a patient puppy daddy. You will go so far in life and I can’t wait to be by your side the entire time.

So, cheers to you!! Jaggs and I want to wish you all the love and luck today and every day. I can’t wait to see what 24 brings you and our little family of three!

Now, time for a Guinness.