Dear Zak,
On your birthday, Belen and I would like to thank you for working so hard, and taking such good care of us! We love that you are goofy and love to have a good time but know when to be serious.
We love that you don't mind ironing your own shirts because mommy hates ironing.
We love than despite having long days at school and work you never turn down an opportunity to play with Belen when you get home.
We love that you don't expect mommy to have dinner on the table the minute you get home ('cause it almost never is)
We love that you don't mind cooking for yourself and the rest of the family sometimes.
We love that you will try just about anything, once.
We love that you put so much thought and effort into birthdays and special occasions for us.
We love that even if you hate something that mommy did cook for dinner, you never say you don't like it.
We love that you keep the car clean.
We love that you are the only one on the planet who can get Belen to fall asleep in your arms.
We love talking with you and hearing what is important to you.
We love that you listen.
We love that what is important to us is important to you
We love that you say only, "How can we make that happen," when faced with a challenging goal.
We love how much you love us, and that you tell us often.
We love that you love the Lord and honor your priesthood responsibilities.
We love that you pray for us.
We love your creativity.
We love that you do all you can make sure we are happy.
We love that you don't mind riding your bike to work so that we can have the car, even if we don't often go anywhere in it.
We love that you've decorated our temporary apartment to look much like a missionary's apartment.
We love that you will wash the dishes if mommy doesn't want to.
We love all the many things you do for us that are so numerable they cannot be mentioned here and now just know that we love you very very much and wish you a very Happy Birthday.
Forever,
Allysia & Belen
