30!

Ezra picked this "baseball cake" at Costco especially for his Daddy. =)

Welcome to your 30th year on earth my darling! I am so grateful to be your wife, and in annual style I would like to count down the 30 things I love about you!!

1. You are an amazing father. I mean it! You are a GREAT Dad!
2. You come home from a long day of work and jump right into helping me without a word of complaint or annoyance.
3. You listen to what our son has to say as if he was an adult. Literally get down on his level and listen. I know he really thinks that's cool!
4. You have never yet lost your patience when Ezra has interrupted a task you were doing because he wants you to play. That is a serious achievement. =)
5. You put Ezra and I first in all things...I truly admire and appreciate that!

6. You never let a week go by without making me feel beautiful and loved.

7. Sometimes I look at you and am overwhelmed with the knowledge that there is no one else on this earth that I would rather be spending me life with. You're it for me! =)
8. You always know when to just hold me and let me talk...AND when to just talk and talk and talk.
9. You think about me during the day and call to ask how things are going..or to tell me fun stories. I LOVE that you think about me!
10. I love the way you snuggle me when you're fast asleep and I crawl into bed late. It's as if your internal love meter forces you to slide your warm arms across the bed and hold me to you. I LOVE THAT!

11. You are always up for an adventure...and patiently tolerate my endless planning (even though I think you secretly wish I was more spontaneous). HA!

12. You are the life of the party. I love that I never have to worry if you will get along with people or if you'll have a good time when we go out. I've NEVER seen you sitting in a corner moping or shyly standing back...even in a crowd where you know NO ONE you will be talking up a storm and smiling away. I L-O-V-E that!

13. I know it frustrates you, but I sometimes think your indecisiveness is sooo adorable. I love that you want the best of everything and you take your time making sure that you get it.
14. I admire your dreams to travel and see more of the world.
15. I love that you are a loyal friend who would do ANYTHING to ensure the health and happiness of those you hold dear, including your animal friends. =)
16. I love the way you smile! I love your "camera smile", your "polite smile" and your "I'm happy" smile, but your "absolutely content and elated smile" is my favorite.
17. I love your sparkly eyes.
18. I love that you care about fashion. Lets face it..you should probably be telling ME what to wear. =)
19. I love the feel of your strong, gentle, hands on my head filling my entire body with peace and warmth when you give me a blessing.
20. I LOVE your beard! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE your beard....I LOVE IT!
21. I love that you read, not just the old favorites that you've read so much the covers have fallen off, but I love that I have to fight the crowds waiting at the library to get you the latest releases. =)
22. I love that you play games...well I love HOW you play games...win our lose it's always a good time!
23. I love your deep voice when you quietly sing to Ezra.
24. I love your silly quirks like the methodical way you make a peanut butter and honey sandwich.
25. I love that you surround yourself with music.

26. We've been through a lot in the past two years...but I love that I feel like I can weather any storm with you. No matter what comes our way we have each other, and I love that!

27. I love your patience. When I'm running around like a crazy person freaking out over pointless things, you are my calm in the storm, you are the one who reminds me that time will pass...things will work out... and that patience is always the best route to take. =)

28. You love your family and try your best to always make them proud of you!

29. You encourage me to do ANYTHING I show the least bit of interest in. You honestly believe that once someone has set their mind to something anything is possible. I love that optimism!

30. You chose me to build a family with and for that I will ALWAYS love you!

Happy Birthday Talin Wadsworth!! In the 15 years that I've known you, you have become a strong, hard-working, loving man that I admire...I can't wait to see how you've grown in another 15 years. =)