Let Me Count The Ways...

Yesterday was Brent's birthday! It was a big one too, he turned 30. In honor of my truly spectacular hubby, I thought it would be fitting to list 30 of the reasons why I think he's so great. This should have been posted yesterday but his German Chocolate cake took longer to make than expected. So here it goes (in no particular order):

-Say the words, caramel, peanut butter or maple and he's all over it.
-He still has a favorite superhero, even at 30.
-He's so smart.
-The few things he doesn't already know, he learns quickly.
-He puts up with my taste in music. I can only think of a handful of times he's asked me to change the station or skip a song.
-He always lets me have first dibs on the window seat when we fly, if I want it.
-He watches girl movies with me without complaining.
-He is dedicated to his church callings.
-He's an eagle scout (one of the items on my future husband list that I didn't think would actually get fulfilled).
-He loves children as much as I do, which is no small feat.
-He is super fun and knows how to just be silly sometimes.
-He is a good driver and can drive any car on any side of the road that he's asked to.
-He gets excited EVERY time he realizes there is ice cream in the freezer.
-He's starting to adopt British lingo and spelling because he uses it so often at work.
-He refuses to wear a scarf because he thinks they should only be for girls.
-He is never shocked or upset when I come home from a "quick trip" to the shops for "one thing" with a bag full of spoils.
-He likes to try new things whether food, activities or travel.
-He loves to travel, pretty much anywhere.
-He plays a musical instrument, or 2.
-His smile.
-He speaks a foreign language.
-He served a mission (the only item on my "future husband" list that was non-negotiable).
-He honors his parents and family.
-His dad is his hero. I think every boy's hero should be his dad.
-He knew someday he would have a wife and kids so he chose a career with that in mind and is diligent and committed to finishing the requirements for that career (read: exams, exams and more exams).
-He has some hobbies and interests that are totally separate from mine which keeps our marriage dynamic and interesting.
-The way he snuggles me when I feel icky, or any other time for that matter.
-His sisters look up to him because he is a fun and caring big brother (albeit a skilled teaser).
-He can grow a full beard in less than a week.
-He likes to do the dishes and vacuum which happen to be my 2 most hated chores.

Happy Birthday to the most amazing and wonderful husband that I could ever have!
I love you!