Today is Madelyn's 24th birthday, and I thought a fun way to celebrate would be to write 24 things that make Madelyn amazing....
In no order:
1. On the first day we moved into our new apartment we met our new neighbor. After we walked away from the neighbor I said "Well its nice to have a cop next door", Madelyn said "Why do you think he's a cop?". I was shocked that she did not notice the LARGE firearm on his shoulder. She told me that she was too distracted by his T-Shirt.... which she liked very much.
2. Madelyn worked at a job she absolutely hated for 4 months so we could be more comfortable.
3. I don't think she has ever spent more than 20 dollars on an item of clothing... but she always is getting compliments on her fashion choices.
4. Madelyn has recently discovered she is afraid of birds. She told me its because they don't have arms......
5. She can't hold a drink in her hand without her fingers on the seam of the cup.
6. We find the same weird stuff funny.
7. She knows her way around Austin better than I do. I am always asking her for directions.
8. I have never heard anyone say anything negative about Madelyn....
9. I don't think I have ever seen Madelyn 10 feet away from a water bottle.
10. Madelyn moved to Texas mostly for me. And even though she misses her family I think she's actually really enjoying it.... or she is pretending very well.
11. If Madelyn could buy any car she wanted, she would probably pick out a Honda, Saturn or Toyota. She has never cared or worried about "name brands".
12. I think Madelyn's favorite show on TV is Cash Cab. She watches is it everyday, and pauses the TV after ever question so she can answer it herself.
13. Madelyn LOVES surprises.... in fact, I am having to write this in the dark so she doesn't know about it.
14. Madelyn has extremely soft hair even though she washes it with Suave (the cheapest stuff you can buy.)
15. Madelyn will sacrifice even her birthday day to show everyone a good time.
16. She had been making me banana bread with chocolate chips in it since we've been married. I told her the other day that I really don't like the chocolate chips, she confessed that she also hates chocolate chips but had been putting them into the banana bread because she thought I liked it.
17. Madelyn has spent hours trying to understand what I do at work. She always takes an interest in what I'm doing.
18. She loves to get into her pajamas, it's always fun to see her get excited about it every night.
19. She can always make me laugh super hard. Madelyn is VERY funny.
20. Madelyn nearly collapses when she sees baby animals.... especially puppies.
21. We've been together for 5 years but it really seems like a lot less. Even after all that time we always are finding out new things about each other.
22. Madelyn and I have never gone through a whole day without talking to each other in the 5 years we've been together. We always have something to say.
23. We still have a TON of fun together.
24. Madelyn is still " the best lookin' thing I've ever seen"
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Happy Birthday, Mads!! In no particular order, here are some other reasons why you are loved!
- You always make me laugh and will always laugh at my jokes. What more could I ask for in a friend?
- When I asked tidy you if living with messy me would bug you, you just shrugged your shoulders and said, "I'll just shut your door."
- You are deathly afraid of dishrags of any sort because they might be smelly.
- You are great at details and your attention to them is impressive.
- When you lived in New York and I lived in Hawaii, it seemed only natural to us to crash on each other's couches so we could experience those places, too.
- Our boyfriends/husbands get along, too.
- You have an appreciation of all things '80's that has yet to be matched.
- You're fun.
Mostly, you've been a good friend to me over these 10+ (!) years. Hope your bday was wonderful!
Love ya!
Ok, that was about the cutest thing I've ever read. Cody- you are such a good husband. You are so observant! Either you really pay attention, or you just know her really well from being with her everyday for 5 years. Mad is lucky to have you. Good job. Oh, and Happy Birthday, Dawg. I don't have a list of stuff that makes you awesome, but I do have million memories of you and me together that I hope I never forget. You are my best little friendster. (That's like little sister and friend together).
Oh my gosh, Cody is the most romantic husband ever. I can't wait until Madelyn is 70 and he writes a list of 70 things that make her awesome. Seriously, Mad, you are so cool and I want to be just like you when I grow up. Or when I get to where you are, which is somewhere in between grown-up girl and mom. I love you!
Thank you everyone (especially my amazing husband) for making this birthday so special. I am lucky to have such wonderful people in my life!
Wow. Happy Birthday Mads. Cody--stop making the rest of us look bad. All of a sudden, I'm glad I'm not married so I don't get that "Why haven't you ever done that for ME?!" look. ;) Hope you two are havin' a great time and living life to its fullest!!!
happy happy birthday madelyn! hope it was a great day - sounds like you guys are enjoying Texas and everything that comes with it!
Oh my! What a darling tribute! I agree with Cody, Madelyn is the best. Hope you enjoyed your day!
I know Im a little behind but i just read the post... first happy birthday madelyn.... second way to go cody... very sweet
Not only is Madelyn lucky to have such a great guy in her life (I'm not biased at all) BUT we're so happy that Cody has such a great gal who can bring out the best he has to offer!
Keep having fun together:)
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