One Year Older and Wiser Too

Happy Birthday to You! (Sammy that is).

Yes, Samuel Brett Nielsen is 23 years old today. When we met, we were just little babes at 18 years old! I remember making Sam a birthday card and buying a Pez candy thing for him on my way to see him in American Heritage class on his 19th birthday. (He loves Pez...I learned this year that his Pez love is inspired from Seinfield - another thing he loves) I had no clue at that point in my life that my American Heritage buddy would later become the love of my life. Maybe I should've sensed the foreshadowing since the only class I ever got a C- in was the only class I ever had with Sammy. That class was really hard, but I may have also been a little distracted by my cute friend who would always save me a seat and doodle funny pictures or notes in my notebook. Good news is, I still graduated college just fine and I still get to flirt with that cute boy. Isn't he so handsome?

I am so grateful for Mr. Nielsen. He always makes me laugh, plans fun activities for us, cooks for me, sings musicals to me (really!), motivates me and makes me feel loved. Sam is a wonderful husband and I know he will be a great father (when the time comes. No, I am not announcing anything...) He is always mindful of others and willing to serve. I don't think anyone who has ever met Sam could find a reason to not like him (unless you were on his opposing football team).

I am so happy to know this man will be mine for all eternity! I can't wait to see the things he'll do to make me laugh when we're 80! I LOVE YOU SAMUEL!