Happy Birthday to the Best Middle Sister on the Block!

First things first: birthday wishes from Ryan.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Emily!! I love birthdays. Aren't they the greatest?! Sorry I haven't been able to be there for the last three years. Hopefully that'll change next year, and we can celebrate up the month of February together in P-town. I can't wait.

Thanks for making work on the farm for the past few years so fun! Thanks for always catching my references. And thanks for always humoring my puns. 

I know I can always count on you for good advice and a night of our favorite chick flicks, and I know you'll always be the voice of reason when I'm exhausted and decide it's a good idea to lie on the floor and reevaluate my life ---  it's never a good idea. Someday we'll learn... ;)

I know you'll always be able to understand what I'm talking about when I'm laughing way too hard to actually articulate, or when I'm reeeeally tired and my words start to mush together.

I know you'll always be on my side for important matters, like how we feel about Cosette and not going ring shopping before you're engaged. Don't worry, I'll make sure your future husband picks out the perfect ring all by himself. So much more romantic that way.

I love you, Emily!! You're thebombDOTcom. Happy birthday! I hope your Provo friends take you out for a night on the town, since I can't be there!