Happy birthday sweetheart. When we were driving back home from unloading the pigs yesterday you told me you couldn’t believe that we’re actually doing this farming thing. You loaded those pigs on that trailer all by yourself while the kids and I slept. We slept right through most of the NPR morning news program which you wake up to every morning, it’s a bit like listening to a soft rain patter on the roof. I remember when you had to have the buzzer and the radio on full blast to wake you up and now you set it just above a whisper to NPR which actually helps me sleep deeper than I do all night. You might want to rethink your strategy of waking the kids and I up with a quiet radio show, I don’t think it’s working or maybe you’re just being sweet….which is probably the case.
Have I told you I think you’re cuter now than when I met you?
Look Honey, I can hold up the trailer with one hand while you unload the pigs. You’re welcome.
Have I told you I how much I like doing this farming thing with you?
These are your farming shoes and your running shoes. I tried to get you to buy a new pair when we were in Kansas City and you refused to spend any more money on clothes. It reminds me of the time when we were dating and I threw away those Converse sneakers you had duct taped together and your sister got mad at me because I didn’t have the right to throw anything away that belonged to you.
I’m going to throw away these shoes….right into the trash can. You will either not notice or think you have lost your shoes or thank me. And I’m going to buy you a proper pair of farming muck boots, which is one of the things you requested for your birthday the other thing being a new Bible. I’m pretty sure this is the year you should have asked for a sports car, but rubber boots and a Bible are what you want….oooookay.
Remember when you didn’t drink coffee? Now you grab my mug to take a swallow and always ask for coffee with your dessert.
I love that you continue to change and bring in new twists and turns into your habits it keeps me guessing.
I’ve decided to wait until tomorrow to post that one ridiculous photo of you that we laughed so hard about last night. It’s the only time you’ve questioned whether I should post a dumb photo of you on this blog. Since it’s your birthday I decided I’d let you off the hook, because deep down you know that photo needs to be posted….the people…they need to laugh….at you.
Happy big FOUR OH Claystor…I love you way more than you know. You’re sneakers are in the trash can in case you’re looking for them.
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I love the way you write, April! Happy Birthday, Clay.
Happy Birthday Clay!! Beautiful post April.
LOVE your blog! It always bring a laugh!
I share Clay’s birthday but I’m three years older than he! It is such a rainy day today that I just want to stay in my pj’s all day.
Happy Birthday to you too Cassie!
Ha Ha, you are 40 and I am not! Er, I mean, Happy Birthday Clay.
Happy Birthday Clay. It’s already been a good one with this sweet post by April.
You do need new shoes!!
Don’t tell him but in that first picture he looks like he’s in his 20′s.
Happy Birthday Clay….
what a beautiful love letter;
a wonderful gift…
Lovely post April. You always make me laugh. Is Clay petting the pigs goodbye in that last photo???
Happy Birthday Clay!
Great birthday post!
You are one funny lady! Happy Birthday Clay!
Happy Birthday, Clay!
Great post, April! That alone is a great present!
Happy Birthday Clay! Sweet post, is your life always this funny?
Happy Birthday Clay!!!
My husband too, is SO much better than the guy I married!:-)
Happy birthday to your man! He looks right handsome in that cowboy hat. And that’s a secure and content man who picks rubber boots and a Bible over a mid-life crisis. You must know how to keep him happy. Now please keep us happy and don’t forget your promise to post that photo. We the people do need to laugh, and there is no one better to make us do it. You two are the best!
Happy Birthday Clay. I am rolling laughing at the thought of you throwing away his sneakers. Shhhh, I do that to my husband too!
Happy birthday Clay!
Its is so nice to hear a woman or a man truly appreciate there spouse. So often these days it seems totally rare,and if you brag about how much you love them (spouse) people often look at you like your crazy! maybe if more married couples took the time to appreciate each other and love each other like we should their would be less DIVORCE!!! For we are only here for a little while make each moment count….
Happy Birthday Clay! I can’t wait for tomorrow’s laugh.
That’s just the sweetest thing EVER.
Smiles,
Lisa
Please be sure to make clear to Clay that although you have every perfect right to dispose of his past-use-date things, he DOES NOT have the same rights to your things. This should be established early in a relationship, but better late than never.
April, He’s a keeper! Happy b-day, Clay! 40 is GREAT!
Love hearing about your life and sharing your adventures. You make life look beautiful!
That farm boy shoe/boot thing… does not improve once they cross that 40 threshold either… sigh…
Happy Birthday Clay… I still have a few months yet before I get to the big 40.
Happy Birthday, Clay!
Happy Birthday, Clay!!
You guys are a bright spot in my morning. It’s my birthday too, but i am 3 years older than Clay! Scorpio’s rock!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Clay! My fiance is 40, and looks young just like you do. I hope I look that good when I get old… LOL!
Happy Birthday, Clay! And I vote for posting it. I could use the laugh. I NEED to laugh.
you two are adorable! happy birthday Clay.
Happy Birthday Clay!
Can’t wait to see the photo!
Happy Birthday Clay!
Happy birthday Clay! 40 rocks, it’s the fifties that start you sliding down that ole slippery slope.
Congratulations Clay on making it to your fourth decade!!
Happy Birthday Farmer Clay. You two rock the farm.
No matter what the youngsters say, forty is a great age. All kinds of great things start happening!
Happy Birthday Clay!
So glad the pig loading went well. You guys are good!
Happy Birthday, Clay. I think you’re a keeper. There’s gotta be a sermon in there somewhere with boots and a bible as gifts.
Very sweet post – you guys are happy and it makes me happy to see you happy. And Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Clay!
My dad had a sale barn and trucking operation. I have many fond memories of hanging over the side rails of the chute and hollering “Sooey! Get pig! Go pig! Sooey!” as they were being loaded on the truck.
What a great reminder to share our words of love and gratitude with each other. Happy day!
Can’t wait to see the crazy picture – a good laugh would be mighty fine right now.
Happy Birthday Farmer Clay! I can relate to your family’s farming adventure; we’ve embarked on a similar adventure of our own this last year or so. Everyone always says, “You’re the last people we’d picture as farmers!” But, aside from marriage and kids it the most fun we’ve EVER had!!!
Happy birthday Clay, you are pretty awesome!
My husband is almost 40 and has the same outfit on today!Orange shirt instead of Navy blue. I do admit that my husband has his “muddy boots” on though. Happy Birthday Clay! Hope you like your birthday boots! Can’t wait to see the photo tomorrow!
Wishing you both more wonderful memories. Happy Birthday Clay!
Happy Birthday Pig Hauler – I hope you have a wonderful day!! You and April make my days much brighter; thank you both!!
Wow, loading pigs on his birthday…now thats a farmer! Happy birthday Clay..
Very sweet April…
Happy Birthday, Clay! What kind of Bible does he want? I’d say that’s waayy better than a mid-life crisis!
Happy 40th Birthday Clay! What a sweet post April…. More in love now than then – and he drinks coffee too! Oh, that I would be so lucky with my Dr. Pepper Midwest Man. Way to go farmer peeps!
Happy Birthday, Clay! April, you sure are strong.
Can’t wait to see the picture.
Happy Birthday Clay! You look like you are just turning 30! Your shoes do need replacing – enjoy your boots! Good to know that there are marriages out there where love is not spoken in jest! God Bless you both and your children!
Happy Birthday, Clay!
April, thanks for giving me hope that someday my husband might actually be converted to a coffee drinker! I always have said that if there was JUST ONE THING I would change about my dear husband, it would be to have him share my love of coffee! You are blessed!