happy birthday, daddy!

Claire and i made her daddy some cupcakes to commemorate his big day. claire wanted to eat several even after she had a good portion of the batter and frosting. she is definitely a girl after my own heart.

there is no significance to these pictures in regards to this post other than i advise you to take note of the 32 year old man who loves to feed the animals. he is definitely young at heart and it is obviously time to pull out the camera again.

claire's daddy turns 32 years old today. "wow," she says, "that's a big number, momma." it sure is, baby. daddy is getting old, but we love him anyway!
chris, you are a great daddy, an awesome husband and an incredible best friend. i hope that you have the most amazing year as we embark on a number of different journeys as a family of 4. It is hard to believe that one huge adventure will begin in less than 17 days, but I can't wait to let the craziness begin. Although our life has been far from perfect, certainly filled with it's ups and downs, we have pushed together as a team to make the best out of the worst. i wish you all the best today and always, chris. we love you and are very proud of all you do--even though we may tease or make fun of you sometimes :)!!

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Erin&Joshua said…

Happy Birthday Chris! I just want you to know that you share a birthday with a most very special person to me which makes you twice as blessed.

I hope that you enjoy your last birthday as a daddy of just one little girl.

xoxo Erin

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