birthday boy

When we were engaged, it would be super late at night and time for me to go home. I would be all whiny and sad because I just loved every second I spent with Matt and I didn't want to leave. He would tell me "I can't let you stay here, you're not mine yet." 

So once I was officially his, engraved inside the wedding band I gave him are the words "Yours now and forever."

I usually shy away from posts like this because I think they can come off as either trying to 'prove' how much you love a person or trying to prove 'my marriage is better than your marriage' or something ridiculous like that. It's hard to be authentic but not cheesy, sweet but not eye-rolling sappy. But here is my attempt. 

My husband's 35th birthday is today. To say I love him is not enough. To say that my world revolves around him doesn't quite do my passion justice. To say that I am proud of him - tears spring to my eyes because I am in awe of the man he has become. He fascinates me and surprises me. 

I still love every second I spend with him and wish he could somehow work from home so that I could have him here all the time. My favorite part about vacations or trips is the fact that I get my husband all to myself - no SWAT phone going off or someone who needs his help. I get him all to myself and I love it! In a really strange way, I'm actually kind of looking forward to the week long hospital stay because he will be taking time off to hang out with me and that makes me happy. 

He has been incredible throughout this whole cancer process. Never once has he been disgusted, and trust me, things have been disgusting. Never once has he made me feel like I should be embarrassed or quiet. He has loved me and supported me and lifted me up when I was in the depths of despair. I can't imagine a better companion to walk down this road with and I can't believe how lucky I am. 

He is an incredible father who is dearly loved and basically worshiped by his children. He always makes sure to let them 'help' him with any project and any work, he makes them feel special and important and valued. He always strives to find ways to earn their trust and their time and their respect. I knew he would be a good dad, I am amazed by how GREAT of a dad he turned out to be. 

Oh, and did I mention he is incredibly HOT?!? When we first started hanging out, I couldn't believe this incredibly hot boy was interested in me! Me?! Of all people, me?! He is legitimately THE MOST attractive man I have ever seen and I always feel like people look at us and think "What is he doing with her?!" I used to be super paranoid about it but now I just think to myself about how incredibly lucky I am that someone so cute but also so incredibly thoughtful and loving is mine now and forever. 

Happy birthday Matt! 

(Just because it's fun- Outtakes: )

We really were laughing the whole time during the photo shoot. Oops!!

Pictures taken by http://domweddings.com/ - I found Dominique through a living social deal and I am so thrilled by how beautiful these pictures turned out!! I would highly recommend him if you want beach pics in the San Diego area :)