I still remember

To my beautiful Emily,

I still remember that first night I happened to sit next to you at the dinner table.
I still remember the glances across the room as we met up with friends.
I still remember the walks back to the car after the first movies.
I still remember when things got serious.
I still remember thinking you could be the one.
I still remember reading through your thesis.
I still remember realising I was falling in love with you.
I still remember talking about our first adventure.
I still remember being in hard situations but knowing that we would be ok together.
I still remember the first (and second, and third and...) time we relocated and started new.
I still remember the long flights, bus trips, train trips and bike rides with you by my side.
I still remember your power suits.
I still remember sitting with you in a far flung land and smiling.
I still remember the moment you said yes.
I still remember walking into a bar after work to meet you and thinking how gorgeous you are.
I still remember finding out we were going to be parents.
I still remember how you dealt with tragedy with such dignity and strength.
I still remember the unconditional love you show (and always will show) our kids.
I still remember how you put me in my place, said what needed to be said.
I still remember laughing with you more than I ever laughed before.

Some of these are moments, some moments repeated, some you show me every day.

I'm looking forward to many more memories.

Happy Birthday