Happy Birthday Aaron

The kids and I were so excited to celebrate Aaron's birthday yesterday. My intentions were to have a sparkling clean home, dinner on the table, and presents wrapped at a decorated kitchen. Well.....he had dinner on the table. :o) I tried. I really did. We had the lights off and were hiding in the kitchen when he walked in. Hannah and Nathan were beside themselves excited to yell SURPRISE!!!! In fact, Nathan didn't yell surprise, instead he yelled, "I'm hiding daddy". Funny kid. Anyway, in honor of the many things I love so much about this man, I'm going to list just a few; 35 to be exact.

1. Rarely do you complain when you come home to house that is not always in order.
2. You are one of the most ambitious men I've ever known.
3. You're a hard, hard worker!
4. You have quite a sense of humor!
5. I love the hilarious stories you make up and tell the children at bedtime.
6. I love that you are clean and tidy.
7. You honor your Priesthood.
8. You honor your parents.
9. Even though you haven't been around children most of your life, you do a FANTASTIC job being around so many now. :o)
10. I'm grateful that you love children and want to have more. (this is not an announcement).
11. You are a great friend, and not only to me.
12. I love how thoughtful you are.
13. I love that you look at parenting as a shared responsibility.
14. I love that you recognize your weaknesses and work diligently to be better. (something I'm trying to be better at myself).
15. I love that you have a deep love for our Savior and teach our children about Him.
16. I love that you are the head of our home and someone we want to follow.
17. I love that you like to play games. All sorts. :o)
18. I love that you are spontanious.
19. I LOVE that you love the outdoors.
20. I love that you are not a quitter!
21. I love that you are a good listener.
22. I love that you are a fun daddy.
23. I love that you make our marriage a top priority to you.
24. You make me laugh, or atleast smile, just about everyday.
25. I love that you loved your mission so much and that the people you served have a very tender and special place in your heart.
26. I love how you look to serve others.
27. You never complain about any meals I make and make me feel like I'm really a good cook. :o)
28. You recognize when I need a break, and are willing to give that break to me when I need it.
29. I love that you are a dreamer.
30. I love that you speak Spanish....and still really well.
31. I love that you drive a beater car because you are waiting to pay cash for the car you really want.
32. I love the home that you have built for us.
33. I love your footrubs. A lot!
34. I love your web-toe. Not really!
35. I love that you are Eternally mine.

Happy- Happy Birthday!