Happy 24th Birthday Darling!

My dearest Ian, happy birthday to the man who has completely changed my life just by being in it. Today is all about you, but honestly, I feel like I'm the one who gets the greatest gift: Getting to love you, being loved by you, laughing with you, growing with you, and calling you my future husband.

I love you for a million reasons, and somehow, I keep discovering more. I love the way you show up for the people you care about, without hesitation and without expecting anything in return. I love the way you listen, like actually listen. You make me feel understood in a way no one else ever has. I love your humor, your warmth, your strength, your softness, and the way you hold me like I'm something precious.

I love the small things, too. The way the world seems to light up when I see you. The way we tease and give each other playful insults. The way your presence calms every loud part of my mind. And the way you somehow make even the simplest moments like cooking, driving, watching movies, or doing nothing at all, feel special just because you're in them.

You make me feel safe. You make me feel chosen. You make me feel excited about every tomorrow. You've been there for me through a lot. Through the holidays, our adventures, the disagreements, the celebrations, and all the emotions in between. My biggest encourager and supporter.

Thank you for being who you are. Kind, patient, funny, thoughtful, selfless, steady, and endlessly loving. Thank you for loving me in the way only you can. Thank you for giving me a future to look forward to, a home in your arms, and a heart full of certainty.

I can't wait to marry you. I can't wait for all the birthdays we're going to celebrate together. I can't wait to keep loving you for a lifetime. Happy birthday, my love. You deserve the whole world, and I promise to spend my life giving you as much of it as I can.