Anything less than Butterflies

I am very excited to update on a post from last week about Ryan going to Afghanistan.... he is NOT! Such a blessing for us to hear, I am not sure he feels the same. I would love to be able to explain it all but the Army is a system that I very much DO NOT understand, just know he will be reinlisting for another 3 year term. So YAY for Ryan staying in the country... somewhat, they are going to request to be moved to the base in Hawaii. This means dream vacay next year if they do!

May I also just say that the looking at this sweet/silly face everyday on my desk makes me instantly happy!

Sometimes I am truly amazed by the man behind that face. He shows unconditional love, continued support, and a constant presence in my life even when I am sure there are moments he doesn't want to be.

Last night this sweet man indulged me in my "Leo Dicaprio is the best actor" mentatlity by buying J. Edgar and watching it with me. I thought it was brilliant of course but Drew was turned off by the homosexual implication. A couple weeks ago he sat through the Rum Diary with me as I feel disloyalty to Johnny Depp if I don't see one of his movies. Needless to say Drew now thinks I have horrible taste in movies but he sat through them without complaining because he knew it made me happy. I have no doubt that as much as he protests he will be by my side at the re-opening of Titanic in April.

He puts gas in my car when it's low because he knows how much I hate to do that. He hangs pictures and fixes fences at my Mom and Nanas without complaint.

He is excited to see my brother's again because he truly loves them and wants to be around them. He is begging me to plan a trip asap.

He is simply amazing and I am so very grateful for his friendship and love.