Brent: Here's to the Big 33!

I dedicate this blog entry to Brent! Yesterday we celebrated his 33rd birthday with friends and our little family. It wasn't a big ordeal, I'm sure he's had much more eventful birthdays in the past, but we had a good time. We took Brynlynn to the mall to walk around (of course she was carseat/stroller bound). We then enjoyed some time with friends at the Cheesecake Factory, one of Brent's all time favorites, and the Dr. Pepper flowed freely!

Brent, though he will humbly deny all of this, is such an amazing husband and dad. I can't adequately express all that he means to me-I mean us. He has more then a full plate right now and gets just as much, if not less, sleep than I do, but never complains. He's up in the early morning hours to snuggle with Brynlynn when she's fussy and never hesitates to take her for a diaper change regardless of the time. He is so loving and gentle with his little girl; constantly showering her with hugs and kisses. He also manages to support and love me through it all. I couldn't ask for a better father to my child(ren) or husband (/eternal companion).

I'm so grateful for Brent and the man that he is. I wasn't around for the majority of the first 33 years, but I'm looking forward to spending the next 33 together!

Comments

Danielle said…

aww, so sweet! happy birthday Brent!

March 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM

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