Happy birthday Mark

My wonderful husband had his birthday this past week. Here are some of my favorite memories of him over the years, and things I love about him:
When he proposed to me, playing a song accompanying himself on guitar, in front of my family and friends
Watching him rocking our babies to sleep
The sweet surprise he planned for my 21st birthday, always wanted someone to paint a giant rock for me!
Each of the times he has blessed and given our children a name
When he sang karaoke songs with Chalea and Ben
The courage he had to go back to school
His determination to work hard, even if it means working while in school
His thoughtfulness during my pregnancies
His excitement during each birth of our children
The look on his face as he held our newly born babies
The tenderness he shows to our children
His strength when things are hard
His patience with my shortcomings
His support of my needs
His love of riding a motorcycle!
His passion for learning
Our many special dates over the years, most memorably picnics at the beach, dancing in Palm Springs, and castles in Scotland
His willingness to try things that are my ideas not his
His complete and strong support of my education and future career
His respect for motherhood
His respect and love for God
His ability to change course if needed
His love for me
His smile
Watching him teach Spencer to drive
Seeing him hold Katie when she's sad
Taking the kids on "daddy and kid" camping trips
Watching him volunteer his time at their schools
His desire to serve the Lord
Being in the temple with him

Love you!!