Richie's 32nd Birthday!

My man is getting old! He turned 32 yesterday! He had a day off on Thursday so we celebrated then. I'm just finally posting this because my computer got messed up yesterday. We just spent the day hanging out around the house, took the kids to play at the mall (where there is an indoor playground), and then came home for a roast dinner. I also made him a cheesecake. He told me he grew up having cheesecake for his birthday, so that's what he wanted. I've never made one before, but it turned out great; I will admit:)!

So I'm stealing my sister-in-law's idea here... and it is going to be mushy! I am not usually one to get all mushy about my husband, over my blog, but here it goes!

32 Things I Love about Rich!

1. He loves to grow and make changes that make him a better person.

2. He is one of the most forgiving people I know.

3. He gives people the benefit of the doubt.

4. He loves his family and loves to spend time with us/them.

5. He is a very hard worker!

6. Every morning when his alarm goes off, he gets up to make $ for our family without a complaint..and I know he is so tired (because we stay up much too late), but he happily does it.

7. He is willing to take risks!

8. He is a dreamer and isn't afraid to think outside of the box.

9. He cares about his appearance and always looks/smells nice.

10. He still gives me so many compliments, even after 5 1/2 yrs of marriage.

11. He loves the gospel!

12. We can have deep conversations about anything.

13. He texts me and calls me throughout the day just to check in, flirt, or chat for a while.

14. He is my best friend and I can tell him anything and feel completely comfortable, yet, I still get a nervous, excited feeling as he walks in the door.

15. 99.9% of the time we have the exact same taste when it comes to houses or decorating.

16. He is an amazing father! He cares so much about our boys; shows interest; spends time with them; and talks to them and listens carefully to them. I could go on and on about this. Our boys are blessed to have him as their dad!

17. Anytime the kids do something cute, I know that he will love hearing about it just as much as I enjoyed witnessing it. He is truly interested in them.

18. He gets excited and giddy about little things, like when I make cookies, or his favorite show is on, or if I want to watch a movie with him. He is so cute.

19. He has the most adorable ears ever. I'm like a dog and his ears are the bone...I have to hold myself back from chewing them.:)

20. If he is home while I am on the phone, he gets a little jealous and tries to steal my attention by being goofy, loud, or trying to distract me. It's kind of annoying at the time, but it is still cute.

21. He is an awesome husband! He is always willing to strive harder and work as a team.

22. He is great with people!

23. He is charming!

24. He hates video games and I'm so glad about that.

25. He believes in himself and in others.

26. I think he can do anything he puts his mind to because he is talented, has the drive, and has great people skills.

27. He values stay at home mothers and has always respected my role and shows his appreciation for what I do.

28. He loves to make me happy and is so generous to me..it just makes me want to give more in return.

29. He has great faith!

30. He can't stand a "victim" mentality, and always takes responsibility for his own actions.

31. When I read books about leaders and winners, I am amazed at how my husband possesses so many of those great qualities!

32. I truly feel that I married a man that understands me; forgives me for all of my short comings, immaturities, and weaknesses. He has been patient with me as I learn to be a wife, a mother, a homemaker, and everything else I strive to become. He has stood by me when I have been weak, irrational, pathetic, stressed, overwhelmed, and so many other embarrassing times. He is my man and although we have not had the perfect marriage or circumstances, he continues to grow and helps me grow too. I love him so much, and as time goes on, I am more attracted to him, proud of him, admire him more, and feel so blessed to have him as my eternal companion.

HAPPY 32nd BIRTHDAY BABE!