Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday Baby! It's hard to believe you are already 27! In spite of the fact that you are aging at such a fast pace, here are 27 things I LOVE about you:

27: Your dedication to finish whatever you start! Big or small, whatever you take on, you never give up or quit.

26: Your handyman side!

25: The way you love and play with Jarom and Taysia. I love the fact that you love being a daddy!

24: Your silly sense of humor! You make me laugh every day, just when I need it most!

23: The way you can't wait for surprises... I know you claim that you are getting better, but the fact that you are excited, makes surprises all the more fun to give!

22: How you never complain about the things I do, even if it seems like nothing some days!

21: The love notes you leave me on the bathroom mirror!

20: Your incredibly good looks!

19: The way you understand and lift me when I am feeling down and discouraged!

18: Playing games with you... and SOMETIMES letting you win at checkers. :P

17: Your faith, and the way you trust in the Lord!

16: Knowing I can trust you!

15: Your dedication to school, and desire to provide for your family, no matter how hard it is some days.

14: The way you support me in everything I do, from craft projects, to building something, and church callings! It is wonderful to know that you believe in me and will help any way you can.

13: Your goals, hopes and dreams!

12: Your willingness to help around the house (when you are home)!

11: How you balance me out; where I'm weak, you are strong!

10: The way you love life, and always try to have a good attitude, no matter how stressed out you are.

9: The example you set for our children... and for me!

8: The way you give 100% to our marriage; you are never afraid to give too much, or whether you will get anything back in return.

7: Your testimony!

6: The way you respect me!

5: The way you still talk to me - like I'm your best friend, and my opinion and thoughts still matter!

4: How you never complain at how little we may have; you just make the best of it.

3: Your dedication to your family; I love how you put us first!

2: The little things you do to remind me how much you love me every day!

1: The way you honor your priesthood in all that you do!