April 3, 1979....
A wonderful person was born. Little did I know when I later met him in high school that he would be the one I'd spend the rest of my life with. Justin and I have endured extreme trials but have also enjoyed immeasurable blessings. He is the hardest worker I've ever met and sacrificed so much to give us our house. He loves me for who I am (along with my many un-feminine qualities picked up from my brothers :) and is absolutely my best friend. Sometimes I think the reason we get tired of our kids is that we just want to spend time with each other because we enjoy it so much. Justin makes me laugh, unfortunately most of the time I'm laughing when he doesn't think it's very funny, but he puts up with me anyway. He is more thoughtful than I could ever be creative enough to be. He doesn't ever leave me wondering if he thinks I'm still pretty, smart, fun, sexy, a good mother (which I really wonder myself MOST days!) and is a great communicator. There was a time when I didn't think the type of happiness we have was possible, but it is here and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
I love that Justin loves my family....mostly
I love that Justin calls his friends often to keep in touch.
I love that Justin will watch romantic comedies with me if I ask him to.
I love that Justin isn't crazy about TV sports and would rather hang out with me.
I love that Justin and I can work side by side on almost any project.
I love that Justin can fix almost anything and isn't afraid to learn something new.
I love that Justin has such big beautiful blue eyes that get transferred to each of our children.
I love that Justin is so motivated to succeed but grounded enough to keep his family a priority.
I love that Justin doesn't make me feel inadequate and probably makes me feel a little too secure.
I love that Justin is flexible enough to do pretty much anything I want to do.
I love that Justin is a morning person (wish I could say the same for me).
I love that Justin gets so excited over pretty Arizona sunsets.
I love that Justin plays the ukulele and sings to our kids almost every night.
I love that Justin takes a few minutes after church almost every Sunday to give Brighton and Adaira a short lesson from the Gospel Principles Sunday School book.
I love that Justin tries to teach Brighton new vocabulary words.
I love that Justin calls Adaira his "pretty pretty princess"
I love that Justin never fails to call me less than twice a day when he's at work.
I love that Justin has taken the effort to learn a few love songs and play and sing them to me on his guitar both by himself and also with the kids (he and the kids sang the 1234 song to me last Mother's Day - it's on our blog playlist if you haven't heard it).
I love that Justin is the one I get to grow old with.
I love you Justin and I'm sorry you had to spend your birthday without us in Georgia. At least you will be on your way home a week from today!
A wonderful person was born. Little did I know when I later met him in high school that he would be the one I'd spend the rest of my life with. Justin and I have endured extreme trials but have also enjoyed immeasurable blessings. He is the hardest worker I've ever met and sacrificed so much to give us our house. He loves me for who I am (along with my many un-feminine qualities picked up from my brothers :) and is absolutely my best friend. Sometimes I think the reason we get tired of our kids is that we just want to spend time with each other because we enjoy it so much. Justin makes me laugh, unfortunately most of the time I'm laughing when he doesn't think it's very funny, but he puts up with me anyway. He is more thoughtful than I could ever be creative enough to be. He doesn't ever leave me wondering if he thinks I'm still pretty, smart, fun, sexy, a good mother (which I really wonder myself MOST days!) and is a great communicator. There was a time when I didn't think the type of happiness we have was possible, but it is here and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
I love that Justin loves my family....mostly
I love that Justin calls his friends often to keep in touch.
I love that Justin will watch romantic comedies with me if I ask him to.
I love that Justin isn't crazy about TV sports and would rather hang out with me.
I love that Justin and I can work side by side on almost any project.
I love that Justin can fix almost anything and isn't afraid to learn something new.
I love that Justin has such big beautiful blue eyes that get transferred to each of our children.
I love that Justin is so motivated to succeed but grounded enough to keep his family a priority.
I love that Justin doesn't make me feel inadequate and probably makes me feel a little too secure.
I love that Justin is flexible enough to do pretty much anything I want to do.
I love that Justin is a morning person (wish I could say the same for me).
I love that Justin gets so excited over pretty Arizona sunsets.
I love that Justin plays the ukulele and sings to our kids almost every night.
I love that Justin takes a few minutes after church almost every Sunday to give Brighton and Adaira a short lesson from the Gospel Principles Sunday School book.
I love that Justin tries to teach Brighton new vocabulary words.
I love that Justin calls Adaira his "pretty pretty princess"
I love that Justin never fails to call me less than twice a day when he's at work.
I love that Justin has taken the effort to learn a few love songs and play and sing them to me on his guitar both by himself and also with the kids (he and the kids sang the 1234 song to me last Mother's Day - it's on our blog playlist if you haven't heard it).
I love that Justin is the one I get to grow old with.
I love you Justin and I'm sorry you had to spend your birthday without us in Georgia. At least you will be on your way home a week from today!
Photo taken by amateur 5 year old photographer, all rights reserved...
Comments
What I've noticed the most is that he is always so thoughtful. What a great attribute to have as a husband and father.
Happy Birthday, Justin!
Being alone for my birthday was not the best. I have friends here but it's not like Audra. I went to the movies Friday and Saturday I went kayaking, with other friends. Not nearly as fun sharing those moments with others, when I long for my love.
With each day that passes since you left, I become more sad yet aware at how much you mean to me. My desire to have time to myself is replaced with a desire to be home, where my family is.
Thank you for the very kind words that were very well received and needed. I love you baby and I'll see you in a week.