Happy 39th Birthday, Jim!

WooHoo - 39 years old! One last year in the thirties decade. :) Instead of recapping Jim's last year (since he would do a better job of that himself) I'm going to share 39 things I love about my husband. Cheesy, yes, but fun to write!

1. His faith in God is important to him.
2. He is himself and doesn't care what others think of him.
3. He makes the effort to be a great husband.
4. He is a terrific Dad.
5. He loves the outdoors.
6. He makes me laugh.
7. He is willing to be silly with his kids.
8. He has dark hair (well...he used to), but a red beard.
9. He wears shorts year-round (because you have to wear shorts at a bike store!).
10. He is motivated and self-disciplined enough to be his own boss.
11. He is good at being his own boss.
12. He helps people who need it and never says a word about it.
13. He gives thoughtful gifts.
14. He gives me a break from the house and kids when I need it and doesn't complain about it.
15. He doesn't snore.
16. He is competitive.
17. He is not too competitive.
18. He knows how to fix the toilet (and lots of other things around the house).
19. He does not complain.
20. He takes me to a musical occasionally (if you know Jim, this is a HUGE sacrifice).
21. He'll dance with me even though he hates dancing.
22. He likes sports.
23. He'll ride the off-road trails with me even when I know he wants to go faster.
24. He'll eat whatever I cook.
25. He'll cook.
26. He puts the dishes away just to be nice.
27. He takes good pictures.
28. He reads to the kids.
29. He lets the kids help with projects.
30. He takes the time to teach the kids what he is doing when they help him with projects.
31. He keeps his word.
32. He is honest.
33. He tells me he loves me.
34. He leaves notes for me.
35. He plays with the kids even when he is tired at the end of the day.
36. He takes out the trash.
37. He'll clean the kitty litter and pick up the dog poop because he knows I hate those jobs.
38. He takes one kid out each week for a night out with daddy.
39. He chooses to love me and our children every day.

I love you, Jim! Happy 39th birthday!