This next post is for you babe. As we have just celebrated our one year anniversary it is only natural for me to look back on our previous year together and reminisce on all the wonderful moments we have spent together. Our moments range from fishing and camping to vacations and Broadway shows. Amidst all of these I realize the only reason they mean anything is because of you. You make every day a little bit brighter. You make every sunrise and sunset a little bit grander. You make every joke a little bit funnier. You make every song a little bit sweeter. You make my life a whole lot better. As is stated in a well-versed song, “You are the reason I believe in love. My dreams came true because of you.” You truly are my everything. And since I have so many things to be grateful for, I had to narrow my list to include those closest to my heart:

Thank you for loving me and teaching me how to trust. Thank you for needing me. Thank you for holding me when I need it most. Thank you for lifting me up when I am down. Thank you for holding my hand everywhere we go. Thank you for putting your arm around me and holding me close. Thank you for opening the door for me each and every time. Thank you for taking care of me when I am sick. Thank you for all the sweet notes you write and leave for me to find. Thank you for watching “cheesy romantic movies” from time to time because you know I want to. Thank you for calling me in the middle of the day just to say hi. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in taking care of our family. Thank you for all the fun trips and unforgettable memories. Thank you for being a spiritual giant. You teach me something important nearly every day through your example. Thank you for being such a great listener, even when I’m sharing my newest “nutrition fact.” Thank you for being open-minded and willing to try new things (i.e. musicals, vegetarian-style dishes). Thank you for always making me laugh: intentionally or not. Thank you for singing me songs. Thank you for asking me to dance, even when it’s just in our kitchen. Thank you for rubbing my feet and painting my nails. Thank you for being the best food chopper in the whole world. You make dinner so much easier. Thank you for all the picnic dinners and breakfasts in bed. Thank you for all the kisses and all the hugs. Thank you for loving me ALWAYS and in ALL ways. And ultimately, thank you for teaching me what true love really means. And because of this last thing, you will always be mi heroé and my best friend. I love you babe!