Dear Adam, Thank You.

With Father's Day coming up, I have spent a lot of time contemplating different gift ideas for my amazing husband. He has had his eye on a road bike for some time; is in love with a pair of Keen hiking shoes, wants more tattoos, and a basketball hoop. While he deserves nothing less than all of them, I have decided on something a bit more personal.

Dear Adam,

I want to start off by explaining why I am writing you this letter in a place where everyone will read it, rather than slipping it in your lunch, or leaving it on the seat in your Jeep. I am posting this letter to our blog, because I want the world to know how thankful I am to be your wife.

Nine years is a long time to spend with somebody, and over the course of that time, you and I have both grown from insecure teenagers into responsible, family-oriented, mortgage-paying, adults. I've watched you learn how to fix every inch of our house, I've seen you try out several jobs, I've hid in a corner while you did the Electric Slide on stage, and stared in awe at how handsome you look in a suit.

I know that our life is nothing short of pure chaos these days, so I wanted to take a minute to thank you, for the hard work that you do. You have found a career that allows you to take your leadership, patience, positivity and dedication to a place beyond our family. I am proud to know that you are brightening someone else's day, in the most unlikely of places.

I remember during a speech at our wedding, Brittany asked "if there was any way to clone you," we all laughed, but after nearly seven years of marriage, I can see why she would have such a question. You are so many things wrapped up in one handsome package. Thank you for your continued support, for understanding me like no one else ever has or will, for your unconditional love, for still flirting me everyday, and most importantly; for being my best friend. I thank God everyday for sending you into my life.

Thank you for all that you do; for your strong morals, your playful spirit, and your dedication to our family.

All my love,

Kari

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person". -Mignon McLaughlin