Look For The Lovely: Happy Birthday Jake

Happy 34th Birthday to my amazing hubby Jake!! This wonderful man blesses me every day and has brought more LOVELY into my life than I could ever have imagined!!

On our honeymoon at Disney World...you take silly pictures when you are young and in love!!

For those of you who don't know us, I thought I'd take a minute to share a few of the highlights of Jake+Angela. We met on a blind date (YES, they actually do work!!). I remember him calling to ask me on a date. He said he would pick me up at 6 pm....that way if we didn't hit it off he could take me home and I would still have time to enjoy my evening. What a thoughtful guy!! Surprisingly, the date actually went well, and we ended up seeing each other every day that week. We very quickly realized that we were more than likely meant to be (the options are a bit limited when you are 27, so you'd better snag 'em quick!!)

If you know us well you've probably heard our stories more than once....but please bare with me while I share one of my favorites. One evening Jake and I were spending time at my apartment. He went to use the restroom and a short while later I went in the restroom too. Much to my dismay, my FOR DECORATION ONLY towel looked like it had been used!!! I quickly went to see if Jake would admit to this horrible crime. He said YES, he HAD used it, and I then explained that we NEVER use the decorative towel, only the hand towel is for actually use. He said he had never heard something so absurd, but agreed for follow by my rules. A few days later he again went to use my restroom and then said a quick goodbye and left my apartment. Shortly after, I went in the restroom and saw my carefully placed decorative towel all wadded up!!!! I was shocked and ran to grab my phone to give him a piece of my mind!!! When I flipped it open I had a little text waiting for me from my sweetie.....I DO WHAT I WANT. And that pretty much sums up the way our relationship has gone for the last six year....sigh!!

All kidding aside, Jake is a wonderful husband, father, son, and friend. He is such a positive, fun, upbeat person and you can't help but smile when you are around him. He is a very creative and hard worker and has built an excellent real estate business basically on a smile. He loves to volunteer and has a huge heart for others....especially those hurting or in need. He has loved me unconditionally for the last 6 years and has challenged me to be all that God has created me to be. Jake loves our daughter Payton with every fiber of his being and will always fight for her heart. (Her future husband has BIG shoes to fill!!!) I've been asked many MANY times how I put up with THAT guy....but honestly being his wife is my greatest joy!!! I love you Jake Ramstack and wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!