Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Happy Birthday to Dan!

Friday we celebrated Dan's birthday. It was a relaxing night at home of a movie, home-made pizza, and an oh so DELISIOSO strawberry pie! I made it with the crust recipe from the Potato-Bacon Torte recipe. I made my own recipe for the insides which I will post some time. Don't you just love the criss-cross top! (I've decided to retract my promise on no mention of food and baby - They currently dominate every aspect of my life and it will probably squeeze into every post in one form or another so I might as well make it easier on myself. OH! And did you notice the baby ticker?
We are now in the single digits!!!)
Dan got some quality x-box playing time and then opened presents! It was a simple but very enjoyable night. I am so glad Dan and I are such good friends and are able to keep each other company and keep each other entertained.
The sisters dropped off a candygram for Dan's b-day. I thought it was so cute!

I am so lucky to have Dan. I keep trying to type a tribute of sorts to him here, but every time I attempt to explain all that he is and does and what it means to me it just comes out so trite and...I don't know...just not enough. I just don't know how to write what I feel and see in him. He is my best friend, my companion, my protector and provider. He is my balance in life and also my motivator. He makes me want to be better and is always opening my mind to knew thoughts and ideas. He sacrifices so much to help me or be with me for whatever I need - even if it is the very last thing he wants to be doing. He is happy to make me happy. He brings me so much joy and laughter EVERYDAY! He is such an example to others and is so faithful in all of his responsibilities. The world and countless people in it are better because he is here. I love him!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN!

3 comments:

Jenn H. said...

sounds like an awesome birthday!! Happy Birthday Dan!!!

Kate Nally said...

I can't believe you're in the single digits!!! I"m so excited for you! I hope everything goes smoothly and perfectly and that you enjoy the experience :)

david and crystal said...

I know what you mean about trying to express how you feel about Dan to others. I feel the same way with David! He just does so many helpful and loving things that it is hard to really express how amazing he really is! I'm glad you have Dan! He is just what you need, especially here at the end of you pregnancy and the beginning of a little girl! Good job Dan and keep up the good works! Can't wait to meet you. Happy belated birthday!
Crystal