Julie.

My wife is celebrating a birthday today. It’s one of those milestone ones.

I won’t say which one, but it rhymes with Bubble Pickles.

My wife

• Likes pretty things.

• Can see something beautiful in every day things that others can’t see.

• Likes dogs more than people.

• Sneezes when she puts peppermint chewing gum in her mouth.

• Loves her family more than anything.

• Is naive.

• Looks like her dad. Walks like her mom.

• Is sentimental.

• Likes to celebrate birthdays.

• Is a good gift giver.

• Loves a bargain. Even if she doesn’t need it.

• Has superhuman powers when spotting things at a yard sale.

• Likes Michael W Smith and the Carpenters and I like to make fun of her for both.

• Likes bread more than sweets.

• Doesn’t like seafood, coffee, or meatloaf.

• Can’t say the word valentine. (she says “valentime”.

• Is one of the worst multi-taskers I know, but one of the best at laser-focus on something to get it done. And done right.

• Like to decorate, especially for Christmas.

• Is a loyal friend.

• Survived breast cancer.

• Likes the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers.

• Doesn’t mind this particular birthday because she now qualifies for a discount at Goodwill.

• Puts up with a lot being married to me.

• Deserves this to be a wonderful day.

Happy birthday, Julie!