41 Celebrations

Today is my darling husband's 41st birthday and it's his day to celebrate. But I don't want to be left out of the fun, so I thought I'd list the 41 reasons I have to celebrate his birthday:

1. He loves to have fun
2. He is the best Dad (sorry all you other guys!)
3. He said "yes" to a blind date 11 years ago
4. He brought me flowers last week...for no reason!
5. He puts up with my rantings and ravings
6. He does the dishes (Aren't you other wives jealous?)
7. He honors his Priesthood...sometimes more than I want him to
8. He doesn't yell or say bad words
9. He provides a good home and income for our family
10. He lets me go out and will watch the kids when I do
11. He's tall, dark & handsome
12. He's a family man
13. He holds my hand at movies
14. He remembers to put the seat down...ALWAYS
15. He takes care of his body...well, except for the daily donut
16. He loves to coach the kids
17. He makes me smile
18. He has the best family and shares them with me
19. He paints the girls' nails
20. He's a night owl like me
21. He's my own personal spider killer
22. He puts family first
23. He doesn't get frustrated with me on the golf course
24. He's a tease
25. Any man that loves chocolate as much as him can't be bad
26. He's patient
27. He can play the piano
28. He brings me a Diet Coke on his way back home
29. He took me on a cruise and now he's addicted to them
30. He likes to play Uno and backgammon with me
31. He helps with the laundry...and doesn't screw it up!
32. He kisses me every time he leaves and comes home
33. He'll watch a chic-flick with me and not complain
34. He chose to marry me
35. He loves vacations...with and without the kids
36. He doesn't steal the covers
37. He calls me from work just to say hi
38. He's my best friend
39. He doesn't complain
40. He is the best husband I could ever hope for
41. He loves me

Happy Birthday, Dave! I love you!