...and we are still kissin' :)
(And a lot skinnier too, I might add) Sorry if that grossed you out.
Oh, and I came across this photo, and had to share:
Never a dull moment around the in-laws. ;)
Eight Great Things
(about being married to my Nick, in no particular order):
1. He is an awesome cook. We give out food to our neighbors, and I always get the credit. But usually, I have to say, "Well, actually...Nick made them." How lucky am I to have such a talented pie man for a husband? Just this morning he fixed me up a mean omelet. Lucky gal, I am.
2. He encourages me: body, mind, and spirit. For me, this includes helping me eat well, exercise, and lose weight. I appreciate him cheering me on, and he's joined with me in our efforts to take better care of our bodies. He is so supportive of me. He is always encouraging me to spend time and money on developing my talents, or just giving me needed breaks from the kids. I am definitely a healthier, more stable person because of my Honey.
3. He is a man of faith. He is a great example to me. He asks the Lord for guidance while he leads our family, and as we make decisions. He is sensitive to the Spirit, and faithfully follows what he knows is in accordance with what the Lord wants for us. He blesses me and our family with the priesthood, and teaches our children the gospel.
4. He knows everything. He really does. And if, by chance, he doesn't, then he learns it. He was fixing something around the house and I asked him, "Are you sure you know how to fix that? Shouldn't we hire that out?" And he is always confidant that he can fix it. And he does. And, he just doesn't throw things together to get a job done. Whatever he touches always looks better after he's done with it. He blesses our home with his talents: gardening, wood-working, cooking, tech-geeking, and on.
5. My family loves him. Seriously, they'd trade me in if they could keep Nick as their own. He jumped in from the very beginning. I love that. I think that my Dad was his from the very first time he brought pie. ;)
6. He makes me laugh. We have our own crazy sense of humor, but he totally gets my jokes, and I totally get his.
7. He puts up with me, and really, that translates to "He loves me." He listens. He advises. And when he doesn't know what to say, he just puts his arms around me and holds me tight (which is usually the right answer, anyway).
8. He takes his role as 'bread-winner' seriously. I remember when things were tight (those crazy months when we had two mortgage payments) and I was asking if I should get a job to help cover things. He very assuredly told me that he would always be the provider for our family, and that I wasn't to worry about it. What a relief to me! I've always wanted to be home with my kids, and he's made my dreams come true. What's more, he sees how important it is for our kids and wants me to be right where I am (typing on the computer at 10 in the morning in my pajamas ;).
9. Okay, I know I said this would be 'eight great things' but I couldn't leave this one out. Ha! Gotcha! My Nick is a great dad. He is patient, gentle, kind. He wants to teach them. He changes poopy diapers and throw-uppy sheets in the middle of the night. And the really incredible thing is that he never complains about it. He is very much involved in their lives. Our kids love their Daddy. And, there is nothing more endearing than watching the big 'ol man of your dreams snuggled up with your two-year-old, reading him a story.
Nick, life with you just keeps getting sweeter.
I love you.
