For as long as I can remember, my parents have given us their every bit of attention. From bringing us to practice or forcing us to pile wood for the winter, the love and determination to make us happy and well-rounded humans always has come before anything else.

Having four children under one roof can be hectic and cruel, but that was all in good fun. You both have shown us so much affection and what it means to take care of each other so that we know what it's like to grow up in a two-parent household. From "go ask your mom" to "see if your father can bring you," I am more than honored to say you both have shown us true teamwork. Falling in love with one another and creating such a close knit family is the most cherished value in my eyes.

Thank you for being there for each other when times got hard. Although I am not married, I can imagine that sometimes a relationship can be put on the back burner while the attention is put on the kids. But you guys make sure to fulfill your goals of raising us together.

Thank you for being open to grow as a family. Nothing comes easy when situations aren't handled in a positive way. Even when fights occur, I'm appreciative of the person who allows both parties to vent to them in order to understand what the issue is.

Thank you for showing me that love isn't always flowers and chocolate. Although that stuff makes life a bit more romantic, there is so much value in other things in order to keep each other happy. Such as painting the bathroom the color that Mom likes or making sure dinner is done when dad gets home from work.

Thank you for family dinners. Be home by 5 for dinner! Not showing up for family dinners was nearly a sin growing up, but now I realize I should've known how important that is for a family. Sitting down at the end of the day to say prayers and eat across from the people who will always love you enables a closer connection and home base for us growing up.

Thank you for making jokes that make us uncomfortable. Laughter is such a blessing when it comes from those you least expect. Especially when it's gross to hear and embarrassing to laugh at. This "thank you" will only happen once because I don't want it to happen again. My ears can only take so much.

Thank you for trusting each other. The hardest thing in a relationship comes the easiest for you two! Maybe that's why you've made it this far.

Thank you for balancing life. Not only do you guys work out every schedule to match what each of you can do, you both make it work to the best of your abilities. When one was away on weekends at softball tournaments, the other was home trying to fill all the empty duties in order to continue life as usual for the rest of the family. This showed us that being independent enough for the sake of the family really helped show how much the other was needed.

Thank you for showing me soulmates exist and keeping your vows to love each other through sickness and in health. In a world where everyone seems to be going different directions, I am appreciative that you've stuck by each other's side for 25 years. That is such a long time to be with someone ever since college, but you've made it work. Your love shows me and everyone else that it's still possible to love someone's soul more than words can describe.

I love you both so, so, so much. Happy "quarter of a century" Anniversary, Mom and Dad.

Love,

Your Favorite Daughter