Happy Birthday, my Love!

Today, I am celebrating THIS man!

Nate:

* is an incredible dad

* has taught me what it means to be intentional

* loves by serving

* keeps a tidy house!

* loves coffee

* is a wonderful leader in our home

* encourages me to do the things he knows I love

* believes in me and my ability to accomplish difficult things

* is the perfect balance to my dreaming self- he helps with reality checks and gets excited with me about new projects and hobbies

* has gone to Jazz in June nearly every Tuesday in June since I met him

* has walked beside me through some really hard seasons and never left my side

* understands the importance of a relationship with Christ and strives to grow spiritually

* is very smart with a computer (filling another void in my personality)

* is smokin' hot (!)

* is working on perfecting sourdough bread

* cares deeply for his friends

* is a family man

* took me to Blue Orchid for our first date 5 years ago in May and then for a walk through Sunken Gardens

* still loves the worm cake I made for him the first year we celebrated his birthday together. I was completely embarrassed by it- frosted it before it cooled and it turned into a melting worm. (also, we've both gotten cuter as we aged, if you ask me)....

* enjoys working with power tools and wood (just like my dad!)

* Appreciates good quality socks

* Helped bring this little love into my life:

* is a wonderful friend

* is creative and artistic

* makes a mean stir fry!

Nate, I love you more than I can blog or tell you with footprint cards or presents. You are faithful, you are encouraging, and I look up to you with the utmost respect. I'm looking forward to adventures and new seasons to come. Happy 31st, my love!