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happy birthday, ben

Today my favorite human being turns the big 23! Ben, I love you dearly and you deserve to be celebrated today!

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I love that you are always on my team. I love your dance moves, especially to the song, Cheerleader. I love your determination and desire to always be the best you can be. I  love the fact that you will take the time to use Mr. Peanut Butter Lid, Mr. Burts Bees, and Lt. Cactus to explain military terms to me. I love your passion for learning. You are one of the most intelligent people I know and I am constantly learning from you.  I love that you always push me to be a better person, challenge me, and support me no matter how crazy my ideas and dreams are. You make the best travel pal a girl could ask for and can make one heck of a travel itinerary. I love that you are a detailed list maker, and I am not. I love that you are always down for an adventure. I am also super thankful that you close all the drawers and cabinets that I accidentally leave open. I love that we make a great team and our little dream life we have lived this past year. I also think your the most handsome.

Happy birthday, Ben! You da best. Here’s to 23.

 

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