Dan is 25

Wow! I can't believe Dan is 25! This past weekend was Dan's birthday! Our sweet friend Audrey offered to babysit Jaxon so we could have an evening out, but Dan's birthday wish was for us to all be together. He doesn't get to spend much time with us, but mostly Jaxon since he goes to bed between 8-8:30 so we made plans together. And since we are poor law students haha, we decided to stay at home. So I made Dan's favorite meal in the world Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp from the Cheesecake Factory. Yes - I made it and it almost tasted exactly like it. Obviously there is no way I could make it as good as they do, but since there isn't a Cheesecake Factory here and we were trying to save money, this had to do - but it ROCKED! And for dessert... mint brownies. It was a delicious meal. Then at 7:30 we had a video phone call (much like skype but you don't have to be at your computer) with our families. Dan's family went over to my parents house since my parents are the one with the video phone and we all talked and we got to SEE them which was nice and then they all sang Happy Birthday to Dan while he blew out the candles on his brownies. It was a great night! I wanted to have a big party with lots of people over but Dan wanted something quiet and simple, so his wish was granted. I feel like 25 is such a big deal that I feel so bad that there wasn't more involved. But luckily it doesn't take a lot to make Dan happy and he loved his quiet birthday at home with Jaxon and I.

Happy Birthday honey! I am so lucky to have you as my husband and I am so grateful for all you do for me and our little family. I admire you for going after what you really want in life despite what others may say or think about it, and for doing so well in law school and for going above and beyond the requirements! You are amazing! You are a wonderful father to Jaxon and he loves you so much! We both do! Happy Birthday!