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Paulbday

I have known Paul since I was 10 and he was 12. We were quite literally "just kids." (If you are unfamiliar with our "story" you can read it and see some really bad photos here.)

Over a decade later, in August 2007, I hopped a plane across the country to see if we could make "us" work. I have spent the past five and a half years sharing a life with my favorite person in the world. Paul – you are my favorite. You amaze me. You inspire me. You challenge me. You have become the most fantastic adult, husband and doctor. And you are going to be dad to our little ones! You always told me that you'd be ready for kids at 30. That, to you, 30 sounded like a good age to become a parent.

Well babe, we're right on schedule.

I love you. Happy birthday. Here's to the next 30 (and the 30 after that).

*photo from last May in Palm Springs.

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23 responses to “my main man turns 30 today.”

  1. patsy Avatar

    happy birthday to paul! and congratulations to you both on your growing family :o)

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  2. Mindy Avatar
    Mindy

    happy birthday paul! i’m sure this next year will the best! today is my husband’s 40th bday!

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  3. Carlee Avatar

    That is so sweet! Happy Birthday to Paul.
    Carlee
    http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/

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  4. Corey Avatar

    you guys are beautiful.

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  5. Elise's Dad Avatar
    Elise’s Dad

    Happy Birthday Paul! Frank

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  6. Evi Avatar

    Happy Birthday Paul !!!
    Nice photo !!! 😉
    Evi – scraper from France who loves this blog so much !!!

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  7. lisa fine Avatar

    You two are too cute. Happy birthday to Paul!

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  8. Emily Avatar

    I just clicked thru to read your relationship story, and I think you are both ridiculously cute. Yup.

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  9. Armalite Avatar

    Happy birthday to the great guy who makes you so happy and has chosen a life of service to his community. He seems to be a terrific person and I’m sure your little one will be very lucky to have him for a dad.

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  10. susi Avatar

    Happy Birthday Paul! May this year be the best year ever! You and Elise are a beautiful couple and I wish you long, healthy, happy lives filled with laughter and adventures.

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  11. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    Happy Birthday to Paul!

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  12. pidgen Avatar
    pidgen

    I started reading your blog when Stephanie Howell mentioned you were getting married. lol. So I had never read your “story” … how cute.

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  13. LisaG. Avatar

    Happy Birthday!!! Your story is very cute 😉

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  14. irene wibowo Avatar
    irene wibowo

    happy birthday.. 🙂 http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/

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  15. Kelly Jean Avatar

    Happy Birthday to your hubby. Your story sounds like me and my hubby’s. Same year and everything!

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  16. Lindsay Avatar

    This post was simply beautiful. Happy 30 to Paul, to this new journey you are on, and to a lifetime of happiness together!

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  17. Kathleen Avatar

    Awww I love this romantic stuff. Happy birthday Paul. 🙂

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  18. sherried Avatar
    sherried

    Happy Birthday, Paul. Thanks for your service to our country. Thank you Elise, for “sharing” him with us.

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  19. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    Cheers Paul!! And thank you so very much for your service to our country!!

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  20. Rose Joy Avatar
    Rose Joy

    Elise you inspire me.
    I am very happy because you become Mom. I wish much happiness to your family.
    I hope I’m just like you, happy and strong.
    I wish to congratulate Paul. Congratulations on your anniversary.
    I hope one day you can visit Brazil.

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  21. Pink Ronnie Avatar

    Oh, I read the story of you and Paul for the first time and was very touched!
    You guys are such a wonderful couple. It’s so awesome that you’ve known each other for so long…
    Happy birthday Paul and wishing you both all the best as you await a little one into your beautiful family.
    Ronnie xo

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  22. Leona Lane Avatar

    Happy Birthday Paul! From leona lane

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  23. -Michelle Avatar

    Aw Happy Birthday Paul! He is my favorite internet husband/naval officer!

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