Happy Birthday my Burly Man!!

Today is the day.........

I have been thinking for awhile about what I would post today.

A friend had told me about how her son told his friend on her 16th birthday, 16 things he liked about her. So i thought it was a great idea and that I would do the same for Rich on his birthday..but I cant get away with only 16 things, so I will have to go with....

46 Things I love about my Burly Man!

1. He is a very very calm and Patient person and does not get upset over things we can't control

2. He is not an arguer, we NEVER fight

3. He takes excellent care of his family, both monetarily and physically

4. He is easy to talk to

5. He loves and cares about his kids and can be both loving and firm

6. He loves his wife unconditionally (which I'm sure is not easy)

7. He is a good priesthood holder and takes responsibility for his family

8. He took me to the Temple, Because he loved me enough that he wanted to be with me forever
9. He is involved in his family and gives up his desires to be with and do things with his kids

10. He is a hard worker and a company man who will do what is required of him and will go the extra mile for his employees, always keeping in mind the good of the company.

11. He makes and keeps friends easily

12. He pays attention to the world around him

13. He listens to Glenn Beck

14. He reads and studies like no other. His brain is still a sponge.

15. He is able to discern the truth from fiction

16. He is SMART

17. He loves His Heavenly Father

18. He loves and respects his parents

19. He talks to me and shares his opinions and ideas with me about everything

20. He values my ideas and opinions

21. He lets his little ones sit on his lap

22. He lets one of those little ones sleep in his bed... STILL

23. He is prepared and continues to prepare

24. He can fix things..from bikes, to cars, to broken hearts

25. He is strong, Physically, Mentally and Spiritually

26. He does not make me feel guilty for my shortcomings

27. He takes me out FREQUENTLY

28. He is not a complainer or a whiner

29. He is a coach and has been on many different occasions with Many different sports. And he is good at it!

30. He attends his kids concerts, sporting events, conferences, awards assembly's and banquets.

31. He plays softball...STILL

32. I admire his ability to speak in front of others...He can be captivating to listen too.

33. As Sawyer would say....He knows stuff!

34. He lets me spend time and take trips with my family and friends.

35. He encourages me to get out, go places and do things

36. He is so SOOOOOOOOO good with Quade

37. He has a nice butt! and still looks good in his 501's

38. He is frugal (OK I admit this is not something I love but its a very good trait!)

39. He is not into worldly or material things

40. He is FUNNY and has a great sense of humor

41. He sticks up for me and tells the Bishopric..."NO she does not speak in Church" LOL

42. He CAN COOK!!! and makes GREAT food.

43. He never puts me down or belittles me or the things I do.

44. He is MY Burly Man and he is very loyal.

45. He is still sexy to me!

46. He is my very VERY best friend!

That was an amazingly simple thing to do. I expected it to be hard but it was soooo EASY!

and THAT says alot!!