Return of the Elder

Here is our evening in pictures and captions!

When Rich saw this picture, he said, "Wow, the Card women really are beautiful." Yep! The excitement only enhances the beauty! 

Waiting...

Lily has fantastic uncles (and aunt) to help her stay focused two hours past her bedtime.

Before...when none of us could sit still...our excitement levels were through the roof!

And here he is! Our very own Elder Card (until tomorrow at 5:30pm, at which point he will still be ours, but will be Mike).

That's happiness if I've ever seen it!

Lily just couldn't seem to give him enough hugs. And everyone had a HUGE smile stuck very squarely on their face!

Here we are, all together again for the first time in two whole years! 

What a night! I'm glad we all stayed up way too late talking and music-ing. Love you all! 

A love letter for his birthday

Dear Richard,

I am so glad that we got the chance to get to know each other in high school.

I am so glad that you lived through your mission.

Whenever I think about our courtship I am relieved that you would allow me to come back into your life after I broke your heart that one time.

I am amazed when I see how well you fit in with my family, and I fall even more in love with you when they tell me how much they love you.

I am always thrilled to see you and Lily playing together, Daddy and Daughter. It gives me no greater comfort than knowing that you are the protector and provider for our family. You are an incredible person, daddy, husband, friend, and I count you as my best and biggest blessing.

I love to spend each passing year with you, and I can hardly wait to see what the rest of forever will bring. I'm so glad I got to spend another birthday with you! Happy birthday, my love. You make me so happy!

Love always,
Janae