Little birthday suprises

The Monday prior was the Mister's birthday, and we'd a sweet and fun-filled celebration over the course of several days to commemorate the gift of another year in his life! I love the husband so much; he truly is the greatest earthly gift from the Lord. I am so thankful for how he leads our growing little family with grace, love, vulnerability, humility, and a passionate adherence to the Word of God - which is evident through the "leaves of encouragement" dear loved ones wrote for him as part of his birthday gift, with reference to this lovely verse (thank you to all the sweet friends who encouraged him in this way - he loved it so much that I am going to sew them all together into a garland to hang up in our little home so that he can gander at them when he needs a lift-me-up amid the storms of ministry).The husband also indulged in decadent cupcakes, little handmade surprises, a schmancy dinner with family at our favorite bougie restaurant, a manly BBQ feast with dear friends, and a snorkeling adventure on a little island he had yet to traverse until his birthday, which I shall divulge in full detail in the following post. I love celebrating birthdays, especially his. Happiest of belated birthdays, my love!!!