Happy Birthday!

Two of the three most important men in my life share the same birthday. My brother, Rhett, turns 19 today and my best friend, David - exactly 10 years older. Who is the third you ask? Well, that would be my father, who turns 60 !! in November...so we'll talk about him at a later date. :)

In honor of them, I wanted to just share a few of my favorite things about two of my favorite people.

David (a.k.a Husband, Sweetheart, Daddy)
* I love the way he listens with his heart and his eyes no matter what time of day it is or how tired he might be.
* I love how he finds joy in serving and is an example to everyone around him of his selflessness.
* I love how he is respected by everyone who knows him, including his wife.
* I love that his character is impeccable and he is first to admit a weakness, making him ever more valiant in my eyes.
* I love how his face lights up when he sees Kate and how she looks when she's staring in his eyes.
* I love his jokes and his sense of humor. He can make me laugh harder than anyone and it's always when I least expect it.
* I love that he never has to be right despite the fact that he mostly always is, never has to be the center of attention despite the fact that people love to talk with him, and he remains so humble despite the fact that he is so successful and is the smartest person I know.
* I love that how he tries to cheer me up when I've had a bad day and always makes me feel like I am the most important person in his life no matter what.
* I love that he comes home from work as early as he can every day to spend time with Kate and I.
* I love that he always offers to help with anything I am doing - no matter what it is or how he feels.
* I just love him. He is truly my best friend.

I love you, sweetheart, and am completely humbled and honored to be your wife and the mother to our daughter.

Today, Kate and I surprised him at his office with cupcakes in hand. It was SO fun to see his face, when we walked into his boss's office during their "meeting".



Rhett (a.k.a Buddy, Peter Pan)
* I love how he makes me and my family laugh. He is by far the comic relief in the Richardson household and he is truly hysterical!
* I love that his favorite part of being an Arkansas Razorback is the opportunity to make kids smile - those who are less fortunate, or who get to come to the game and see the players due to a sickness - that is really and truly his favorite part of this new found fame.
* I love his sweet spirit and big heart. Example, read above.
* I love that he loves my husband as if he was always part of the family, and how he loves Kate and tries so hard to be her "favorite uncle".
* I love that he loves family and would still rather just hang out at home with everyone than go out with his friends (or even girl-friends!). ha.
* I love his prayers before mealtime and the insight that he has always possessed for as long as I can remember.

I love you, Buddy, and am SO proud of you!

You can see Rhett again this Saturday on ESPN 2, as the Razorbacks take on Kentucky (don't know their team mascot) at 6pm Central! He is #51. We'll be cheering for you, Rhett!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOYS!!! I love you!