Michael, WhatI love about you.....

After reading an online devotional about counting your blessings, EVEN THE SMALL ONES, I decided to take on the challenge of thinking of 100 things I love about my husband. It was suprisingly easy. I challenge you to do the same....

Funny thing is, my husband has no idea what a blog is, he will never see this!



1. I love that after almost 10 years, yours is still the opinion I seek first, and respect most.

2. I love that you are patient with me, even when I’m grouchy.

3. I love the way your butt looks in Lucky jeans.

4. I love that you don’t talk during movies.

5. I love that you never begrudge me any of the money I spend, even though I don’t earn any of it.

6. I love how you are always nice to my friends.

7. I love how you take care of the yard, because Lord knows I’m not going to do it.

8. I love how you always let me pick the movie.

9. I love how you don’t get mad, even when it’s a chick flick.

10. I love how you save croutons for me from your salads.

11. I love seeing you armwrestle.

12. I love how you automatically go the kids when you come in after work.

13. I love how you always carry the groceries from the truck into the house for me.

14. I love that you carry them without me having to ask. (usally....)

15. I love how I feel safe around you.

16. I love how the kids feel safe around you.

17. I love how you always let me plan the vacations.

18. I love how you always have a good time on them, without griping. Ever.

19. I love that you encourage me to spend time with my friends.

20. I love that you are such a good listener when you want to be.

21. I love that you have such passion for your hobbies.

22. I love that you look so sexy pursuing them!

23. I love that through example, you have shown our children how to be courageous.

24. I love your dedication to doing your job RIGHT, always giving 100%.

25. I love that you help our children when they are tired, and that they know they can depend on you for that.

26. I love that you are willing to make a fool of yourself, if it means it will make our children laugh.

27. I love that you encourage me to bring the kids to your office, so they can know what it means to have a good work ethic, and can see for themselves how hard you work to provide for our family.

28. I love how seriously you take responsibility for the spiritual welfare of our family.

29. I love that you do all the “manly” chores around the house, like mow the lawn, take out the trash, and put up the Christmas lights every year. Without complaint.

30. I love your love of the game, and how you share the sport of softball with our children.

31. I love that you are always willing to lend a helping hand.

32. I love your sheer intelligence, and the fact you are so unassuming about it.

33. I love your passion for helping the less fortunate.

34. I love the way you call me every day just to check in.

35. I love that you will go to the store for me if I realize I need something for dinner. Or a dr pepper...

36. I love that always eat my food, and usually go back for seconds, even if it wasn’t very good.

37. I love the way you help our kids feel successful and confident, even on something as simple as the monkey bars.

38. I love the relationship you are building with our children.

39. I love that you know when I need a break, a hug, a nap, some bc, a kick in the butt, or a kiss on the lips.

40. I love that you take interest in my photography.

41. I love that you are the one person with whom I can be totally honest, and to whom I can tell all my secrets, and never fear that you will judge me or quit loving me.

42. I love the way you encourage our children to find their sense of wonder.

43. I love the way you will take our children to do girly stuff, since girls are what we got!

44. I love that you aren't hard on me if the house is less than perfect.

45. I love that you aren't judgemental of others.

46. I love when you tell me I am a good mother.

47. I love that you treat me with respect, so our daughters will someday expect the same respect from their husbands.

48. I love that you loved me enough to ask me to marry you.

49. I love that you always look forward to attending Jordan's school activities and I never have to "make" you go.

50. I love that you encourage our kids to use their imaginations.

51. I love that you play with our kids.

52. I love how very much they love you for that.

53. I love that you are a living, breathing example of the truest form of empathy.

54. I love that you always have time for our children.

55. I love that they trust you to hold them secure, no matter what.

56. I love that you have no temper with me.

57. I love that you never lose your temper when one of the kids spills or breaks something.

58. I love that you used to hold my hair back when I was pregnant and sick, all day every day for months.

59. I love that you are so incredibly unselfish.

60. I love that you are dedicated to working out.

61. I love that you have put up with me through some very unfortunate hair choices, many of which were quite expensive to correct.

62. I love that I can spend all day with you, and still look foward to spending the evening together.

63. I love that you listen to my music in the car.

64. I love that you give in to almost all of my requests.

65. I love that you always manage to get all the suitcases in the car, no matter how much I’ve overpacked for vacation.

66. I love the way you’ve treated our animals.

67. I love the way you’ve taught our children to treat our pets.

68. I love that you always tell me I’m not fat, no matter how much weight I’ve gained.

69. I love the way you listen to me, even when I’m rambling on about nothing.

70. I love that you don’t have a dishonest bone in your whole body.

70. I love that you are showing our children what it means to be a good husband.

71. I love your willingness to be around my family, and how they are always welcome in our home.

72. I love that you can handle a sick child all by yourself.

73. I love the way you say “I love you”.

74. I love that when you say you will do something, you do it.

75. I love your broad, square shoulders. Especially when they are carrying one of our children.

76. I love your hands; how they can be gentle, strong, soft, caring, and capable, all at once.

77. I love the way you mop the kitchen floor, and look sexy doing it.

78. I love that you don't like whiny, lazy, or fake people, just like I don't either.

79. I love your calm spirit. You are the perfect match for my spaz-i-ness.

80. I love that we have been celebrating New Years Eve together since 1999.

81. I love that you will take over cleaning my truck when it needs it.

82. I love that you bring me a drink when I ask, and sometimes even before I ask.

83. I love that we are best friends.

84. I love that God is your first priority.

85. I love that the kids and I are a close second.

86. I love that you let me take up more than half of the bathroom counter.

87. I love that you are always willing to clean up vomit, be it animal or human, because you know it makes me sympathy gag.

88. I love that you have allowed and encouraged me to spend tons on camera equipment.

89. I love that you notice the little things in life.

90. I love that you don't drink beer.

91. I love that you think you are good with names, when in reality, you are terrible with names.

92. I love the way you never complain (at least not too much) when I buy “some assembly required” furniture.

93. I love that I can depend on you.

94. I love that you read the Bible I bought you.

95. I love that you don’t make fun of my complete and total lack of geographical knowledge and lack of directional skills.

96. On the flip side, I love that you are a good sport when you blow it playing ball.....

97. I love that you don’t blame me when the kids mimic me and slam doors, even though we know its my fault.

98. I love that you are obsessed with Michael Jordan. Could be much worse.

99. I love that you are so patient with our children.

100. I love that you have always been a hands-on dad, never needing much direction at all.