Happy Birthday Love! 31 years, can you believe it? You were a great sport about staying in your room while we got things ready. You were so sweet to read and look at each of the notes from the nieces and nephews. They were so excited to celebrate your birthday. You are loved and admired by lots of people!
Thank you for marrying me young so we could grow up together. I've loved learning, living and being molded with you as we've created our lives together. You are handsome, fun, a perfect husband and a wonderful father. After listing 365 reasons why I love you, my heart tells me that one of the top reasons is because you are so patient with me. I know I am confusing and a demanding person to live with - thank you for alway loving me and helping me through my rough moments. There is so much I love and admire about you, this last year of entries just skims the surface. Thank you for being you. Please be mine forever.
Love, Marinda
Monday, December 5, 2011
November 25, 2011
I love learning together in the temple. Today I leared that I need to plant more seeds in our "garden." I need to add small streams and large mountains. The small things each day will add beauty to our marriage and home. I promise to listen to you more and support you as you follow our Heavenly Father. I want to kneel next to you every day to pray and walk beside you every day in life. I am so blessed that you are my husband, my one and only, I will be more patient, humble and feel my more charity as I serve you. I know that as I know and ask the Lord will answer and open the door. Someday we will be together in the presence of the Lord and I cherish that blessing.
November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for runs with you in beautiful Cache Vally. I am thankful that you play Star Wars with Joey. I am thankful for your awesome family who makes the best Thanksgiving dinner ever. I am thankful that you let me enjoy a long T-day turkey digestion coma nap. I am thankful you are so wonderful at putting the boys to bed. I am thinkful that you just pick up the guitar and play while we sit and talk with your family.
November 23, 2011
Hooray! I get to see you today. The boys and I are counting down. I'm sorry that when you're gone my imagination goes wild. Just don't die and we'll live our dreams together.
November 22, 2011
Massage from Hanneke for me. Jack pot meeting for you. I'll say it was a pretty good day!
November 21, 2011
I miss you today. Thanks for working hard so I can vacation with my family. You would have loved watching your boys ice skate. Sorry I didn't get to talk to you. It is hard to go to sleep without hearing your voice.
November 20, 2011
I am so grateful that you have had good friends throughout your life. The Gutkes were fun to visit with and it is crazy to think what might have not been if it wasn't for them.
November 19, 2011
I love that you are strong enough of a man and good enough of a dad to carry a huge, dead weight sleeping four-year-old all over This is the Place State Park.
November 18, 2011
For sure the most handsome man at the wedding! Thank you for holding my hand and for loving me still after all these years. Being at the temple with you reminds me of our perfect wedding day.
November 17, 2011
Thanks for letting me go for a run in Mesquite and for driving all the way to C-town.
November 16, 2011
Flat tire baby! Thanks for being calm and polite about everything, even after you super long "half day of work" and sitting in LA traffic.
November 15, 2011
Thank you for doing the dishes while we were at Pack Meeting. I know you love doing dishes!
November 14, 2011
You rock at FHE and teaching our kids about the birds and the bees. Thanks for teaching me while you're at it!
November 13, 2011
I'm so glad you are a social person and like to invite people to our house. Thanks for wanting to make our home teachers feel welcome.
November 12, 2011
Thanks for being our family "fix it man." You fixed the TV, the VCR, the DVD play, made the frame, figuring out how to fix my computer. I know you don't think you're super techy - but I think you're doing awesome!
November 11, 2011
Thanks for using your day off to do nice things for other people: play with the boys so I can run, taking the family to the helium balloon, taking the boys to the movie and a date with me. Best Veterans Day ever.
November 10, 2011
Thanks for supporting me in my calling - even when that means late night meetings during the little time you and I have together.
November 9, 2011
Watching Jake at his jag-a-thon today made me so thankful for the wonderful example you are to our boys of loving to exercise and to run! We have strong, healthy boys!
Novermber 8, 2011
Thanks for putting in the long hours to do your job. I admire your work ethic and love that I know you always want to be home with me!
November 7, 2011
Amazing FHE lesson. You are so good at getting the boys interested. Now if only we could get them to remember and apply those lessons....
November 6, 2011
"Oh goody, Fast Sunday! That means PPIs!" Thanks for giving the boys a reason to love Fast Sundays.
November 5, 2011
Thanks for getting up with Hurum in the middle of the night. I don't know how I sleep through those ferocious screams, but I appreciate you answering his call for help.
(Congrats on the new motorcycle).
(Congrats on the new motorcycle).
November 4, 2011
Thanks for playing Taxi in the rain for the big boys today. Thanks for letting me take Hyrum to his surgery and for being strong and supportive for me.
October 31, 2011
Thanks for taking all the boys Trick-or-Treating. I love that you are always the chosen one to take them on fun outings!
October 29, 2011
Thanks for putting the boys to bed so I could go out to eat with the girls for the baby shower! It is nice to feel like a woman sometimes.
October 27, 2011
Can you believe I forgot my own Mother's birthday? Awful. I love that you're neither overly uptight about birthdays, nor are you critical of me for not sending beautiful hand-made cards out to all our friends and family. And yet you always manage to make MY birthday super special.
October 26, 2011
I love that you'll sing in the car - and will laugh with me when I sing at the wrong time!
October 25, 2011
I love listening to you play your cello in the evenings. I am so glad you wanted to get it!
October 24, 2011
"We like to sing. We like to sing in California!" I love hearing you sing with the boys. Thanks for teaching them to be creative.
October 23, 2011
Thanks for helping me think through and hang our picture collage. You are great to get things up on the walls and make our house look like a home.
October 22, 2011
Ahh. Breathe, it is just me and you baby. And our boys. Thanks for carving pumpkins with the boys. Your artwork looked great!
October 21, 2011
I love to hear your voice and your stories and your ideas and your jokes - that is the real reason I stay up so late when we have visitors who want to talk.
October 19, 2011
Thank you for being willing to work every day, even when you know the rest of us are hanging out.
October 18, 2011
Missed you today while we were playing with the Kirby's. I for sure could have used your navigation skills to get us to the OC Great Park which should have been 5 miles away!
October 17, 2011
I love that we've been able to make our home the kind of place that our kids want to be. They choose to stay here and play together rather than going out on their day off!
October 16, 2011
So glad you have good relationships with your siblings so they'll visit us. It was fun to have Amy here!
October 15, 2011
If you would have been one of the stuntmen in a wet suit then I don't think I would have mind watching them swim with the dolphins. :)
October 14, 2011
Love you Jack and Jasper stories and all their variations. You have the boys hooked!
October 13, 2011
Thank you for being so supportive of me electing to inflict pain and trauma on myself and our family by having lasik. Thank you for babying me and stepping in when I was blind and couldn't function.
October 12, 2011
Have I told you that I love your children. Thank you for giving them to me. Sometimes it is good for you and I to get away to have a chance to remember how much we love to be home.
October 11, 2011
I am so proud to be part of your wonderful Ellsworth family and I am thrilled that my boys are blood related to the marvelous MaryJane Ellsworth! What a great family. I'm so glad I was able to take your mom and G and learn more about your family history.
October 10, 2011
You were so right. The beach is much better before sundown. I admire you for getting in that ocean and providing us with some entertainment!
October 9, 2011
Footloose baby! Even if we didn't stay out clubin we still had a pretty good night!
I'm so glad we did the tour of Trinity College. It was wonderful to be together as we looked in awe at that beautiful library.
I'm so glad we did the tour of Trinity College. It was wonderful to be together as we looked in awe at that beautiful library.
October 8, 2011
Thank you for taking me to Ireland! What a beautiful harbor and moss covered fort! It was super cool to meet Sean, eating yummy Irish butter and holding your hand during a cold, dark ghost tour!
October 7, 2011
So sorry you lost your bag and computer and ipod and sunglasses and wallet and.. and.. and... I love the way you handled yourself. Thank you for being mature and calm. I'm glad we were together and safe.
October 6, 2011
Dr. Bush! Congratulations. I love the way your mind works and the way you can articulate what you think.
October 2, 2011
Thank you for being the technology man at our house. Thanks for hooking up the speakers and comptuer so we could all see and hear conference.
October 1, 2011
Thanks for eating the food I make and helping with left overs, even if it wasn't great the first time around.
September 30, 2011
I love your strong arms. I think it is awesome that you do push-ups in the mornings and use the pull-up bar in our closet!
September 29, 2011
I love how helpful you are on Sunday mornings. You so often get the boys all ready so I can take care of myself stress free, thanks, that is really nice.
September 28, 2011
I love that you live in a real world and aren't addicted to Facebook, virtual games, etc. I'm so lucky that you are addicted to me!
September 24, 2011
Thanks for living like a real dad and supporting me so I could go to the Relief Society meeting.
September 23, 2011
I love you for talking with Isaac: listening, encouraging and givine advice. You are a perfect brother-in-law.
September 22, 2011
I love your laugh and those cute smile lines. You are one of the few people in the world who actually laughs at my jokes and thinks I am funny. thanks.
September 21, 2011
I love your sensitive nature, that you feel and that you are comfortable sharing what you feel.
September 20, 2011
I love your thick, lush hair. Thanks for letting me learn and practice hair cutting on you. Now that I have three boys I'm so thankful that you patiently encouraged me to try eight years ago!
September 19, 2011
I love talking with you in the evenings and hearing about your day. I love foot massages and back massages from you. And I love that you don't mind too much when I fall asleep while scratching your back.
September 18, 2011
Happy Anniversary to my Love. I love you for wanting to date me. I love you for coming to your senses when I told you I wanted to marry you. :) I love you for being good and true and kind to me for eight wonderful years. Lucky, lucky me!
September 17, 2011
I love that you can be confident and charming even as a 400lb German wrestler. Thanks for covering for me in Mafia when I squeaked the leather.
September 16, 2011
I'm so glad you are outgoing and make friends everywhere we are. I had a nice time at dinner with Muz and Alifia. Thanks for telling the waitress it was my b-day.
September 15, 2011
You are so thoughtful to go to work late so we could have a morning birthday party. Thank you. I missed you at bedtime. So excited for Lasik!
September 14, 2011
Thanks for following up on that credit card. I get excited just thinking about traveling with you.
September 13, 2011
Thanks for living by the spirit and having the sense to ask about the title of that "awesome" motorcycle.
September 12, 2011
Thanks for the impromptu FHE outing. I know it is stressful when your bike doesn't work, but I liked rescuing you at Wendy's. I'm thankful you were safe.
September 11, 2011
Loved serving in nursery with you. If we could be in there together then I totally wouldn't mind having that calling.
September 10, 2011
The temple is oh so nice with you. Congratulations on finishing your motorcycle class and the other good work you did today!
September 8, 2011
Jake's first day of school! So exciting. Thanks for spending so much time and effort last year to get Jake to school at ISB. It makes this year feel like a breeze.
September 7, 2011
Thanks for hustling home so I could go to Jake's Back to School night. And I'm so glad to live in a country and go to a school where it is easy for me to understand what is going on.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
September 6, 2011
I'm glad you got to have a Dude's Night at the ball game - and I'm glad you wished you would have been home with us. :)
September 5, 2011
Happy Labor Day!
I'm so glad you had a beautiful sunrise surf with the dolphins. Thanks for letting me go for a long bike ride to the bay. I also enjoyed our family swim and working around the house. Thanks for the lovely back to school blessings. I appreciate how willing you always are to give blessings.
I'm so glad you had a beautiful sunrise surf with the dolphins. Thanks for letting me go for a long bike ride to the bay. I also enjoyed our family swim and working around the house. Thanks for the lovely back to school blessings. I appreciate how willing you always are to give blessings.
September 3, 2011
I really liked pedaling our family around the park today. It was a a great feeling to work together and move us along. I think I like the symbolism there too!
September 1, 2011
Everything feels so right when I'm laying next to you reading a good book. I'm glad you think Abe Lincoln is funny and that we're about as organized as he was.
August 30, 2011
Thanks for listening to each and every idea I brainstorm to you. You're good to listen and help me sift through the details.
August 29, 2011
I love you for talking with me and listening to me and sharing your feelings with me when we discuss the "hard issues" in the gospel. I appreciate that your share your firm foundation and that you aren't easily swayed by the "wisdom of the world" or of Dennis, even when they can be quite persuasive and persistant. Thank you for allowing me just to have faith when I don't know all the answers and letting my desire to believe be enough until we have it all figured out.
August 26, 2011
I love you for giving me "time off" from my full-time job. Even after you've put in a full days work you are so sensitive to know that I could use a break.
August 25, 2011
I love you for working so hard that I don't have to outside of the home. Thank you for letting me raise our children in our own home. I love them and I love being a full-time mom and I love how we divide the work load. We have such a natural and comfortable give and take. Thank you for being patient with me as I've grown in to this career. It has taken me some time to build up the strength to mother three boys seven days a week.
August 24, 2011
I'm not sure what rating this book will be after I write this, but I can't write 365 reasons why I love you and not mention that I love making love with you. (just don't tell anyone :)
August 23, 2011
I am so glad the boys have you to teach them how to play with Legos and teach them all they need to know about Star Wars. I lag far behind in both areas.
August 22, 2011
Ahh, I love you in a calm, quiet house. Well, as quiet as our own three boys can be. I love having visitors and I love when they leave. :)
August 21, 2011
Good job on your talk today. I admire you for studying and preparing a wonderful talk, even if you didn't get to give it. Have I told you enough that I REALLY REALLY like when you study the gospel and serve in the church. You are for sure super sexy when you're filled with religion.
August 20, 2011
Happy Birthday to your oldest son. Thank you for loving him, teaching him, playing with him and setting a wonderful example. He is lucky to have you for a Dad. Can you believe he is already 6? Thank you for doing so much to make this a special day and weekend for him. I think he loved every bit: Legoland, Star Wars decorations, new legos, the beach and his own regifted Mr. Potato Head. :) You were for sure the hottest guy at the beach.
August 19, 2011
Thanks for taking work off so we could do Legoland on a Friday. I loved being with you and our little family. My favorite part was watching the boys; they were so excited about every little thing. They were the perfect age. Thanks for taking them on the rides. Next time Hyrum and I will join you.
August 18, 2011
Thank you for rescheduling your motorcycle class so that you could be with us for Jake's birthday weekend.
August 13, 2011
I think you are so totally cool for being a surfer dude! I'm proud of you for learing and trying something new!
August 11, 2011
I love you for letting me take my time in putting our house together. Thanks for not pressuring me to hang pictures before I had the "full vision" of our house.
August 10, 2011
I love that I don't have to worry about you being stupid on your motorcycle. I know there is danger involved in riding it. But I trust your maturity and desire to be home with us to help you do your part to be a good drive.
August 9, 2011
I LOVE our house. Thank you for finding it for me and for being willing to make that nasty commute so that I can live in a safe, beautiful castle.
August 7, 2011
I love you for being sensitive enough that you notice when I'm sad or bothered about something, even when I'm not trying to make a big deal about it. Thank you for helping me process life.
August 4, 2011
You love that when you unpack a box you are already thinking about what you and the boys can make out of the cardboard.
August 3, 2011
I admire that you want to be honest with your employer and keep your committments. (even though they don't always deserve it. :)
August 2, 2011
I love you for working hard, regardless of the sleep you've had. I really admire your work ethic.
Monday, November 28, 2011
July 31, 2011
I love that your job allows us to move and travel in comfort. Thank you for providing so well for us.
July 30, 2011
Thank you for working out all the details of our move, and following up again and again.
July 28, 2011
I love making long term goals together. It is so fun to plan our life again and again.
July 27, 2011
I love brainstorming reunion ideas. You are so wonderfully creative and you help my mind expand.
July 26, 2011
I love talking with you about work outs. It is fun to discover things together - like the way cross-fit kicked both of our behinds!
July 24, 2011
Have I ever told you that I think your pioneer ancestry makes you really attractive? Well I do.
July 23, 2011
Thanks for not being critical when I go shopping. You are so nice to encourage me to pamper myself and for me to take time to feel good.
July 22, 2011
Thanks for calling me when you travel. It is nice to know I am in your thoughts. You certainly are in mine.
July 21, 2011
I love the way you get along with my siblings. You make everyone around you feel comfortable.
July 19, 2011
Thank you for letting me go on that beautiful Grand Canyon hike. I'm sorry that I pouted and guilted you in to taking my place. Forgive me.
July 18, 2011
I love playing night games with you and watching you play with our kids and our nieces and nephews.
July 14, 2011
You are a strong man, the way you keep working even on vacation. I know you'd like a real break just like the rest of us. I admire you for keeping your commitments and being dependable.
July 13, 2011
Thanks for always packing the car for our trips. I'm so glad you've practiced tetrus all those years.
July 12, 2011
Can you believe we were so close to that hummingbird beauty? I loved feeling their little feet and the wind from their wings., it reminds me of how I feel when you kiss me.
July 11, 2011
What a beautiful hike, beautiful children and beautiful parents. Thanks for carrying Hyrum and pushing the stroller.
July 10, 2011
Thanks for getting Hyrum to sleep in church and then taking him home.
You are a great "Quarker," it was fun to sing with Dad and talk with your parents. I love that you have the type of relationship with them that allows us to do those fun things together.
You are a great "Quarker," it was fun to sing with Dad and talk with your parents. I love that you have the type of relationship with them that allows us to do those fun things together.
July 9, 2011
This is the 2nd time you've done the nicest thing ever for me: giving up first class to sit in row 30 with three boys.
July 8, 2011
I missed you today. I knew you'd have to work while we were playing tourist at the Air and Space Museum, but it is always better when we're together. I am thankful however, that you let me deal with things on my own sometimes. It gives me a chance to grow.
July 7, 2011
Thanks for having dinner ready when we got home today. After playing all day with Ali and Claire, I needed a break. :)
July 6, 2011
Thanks for calling Bentley's and arranging to have Katie come babysit. It was nice to be able to help Doug and Ann - and it was nice to not have to call the sitter.
July 5, 2011
I admire you for wanting so much to do something nice for Doug and Ann. I'm glad I was able to come to lunch tool. It was very thoughtful of you and the food was delicious. As we walked through that museum I felt very proud. I was reminded of the sacrifice of others and helped me remember the big picture and goal. I'll try not to be so focused on my needs and wants and instead work to be part of a greater good.
Friday, November 25, 2011
July 4, 2011
Thanks for taking the boys to the parade and letting Hyrum sleep.
I liked watching you play ball with the Thomases and talking to Bryant. We're lucky to have our Lonsdale family.
Thanks for swimming with the boys at Sabolsky's and for saving me and Hyrum in the pool. For sure the best 4th of July is one spent with you!
I liked watching you play ball with the Thomases and talking to Bryant. We're lucky to have our Lonsdale family.
Thanks for swimming with the boys at Sabolsky's and for saving me and Hyrum in the pool. For sure the best 4th of July is one spent with you!
July 3, 2011
Thanks for letting me take a nap while you fed Hyrum. We had a lovely time at the Wakefield Ward.
July 2, 2011
Oh how I love Washington, D.C.! Virginia is beautiful. Just look at those trees and homes and shops, I feel right at home.
July 1, 2011
First class was heaven. That was one of THE nicest things you've ever done. Sweet sacrificing you. I loved it.
June 30, 2011
Thanks for doing all those terrible finances. I really enjoyed our lovely sunset run up Freedom Trail.
June 29, 2011
You are such a trooper for "camping" with the kids - I know you were tired and sick, thank you.
June 28, 2011
Thank you for agreeing to come home a day early from L.A. My mom seemed relieved, the boys were happy and it felt good to be together. Thanks for being sensitive to all our needs.
Thanks for taking the boys to the baseball game. You are an All American Best Dad!
Thanks for taking the boys to the baseball game. You are an All American Best Dad!
June 27, 2011
Lovely, lovely day. I enjoyed meeting your new colleagues. Thanks for including me in your work life.
Surfing! Hang 10 Baby; You rock! That was so much fun. I love your sense of adventure. I love that you want to do things together. You gently push me and help me try new things and I'm glad I did.
Surfing! Hang 10 Baby; You rock! That was so much fun. I love your sense of adventure. I love that you want to do things together. You gently push me and help me try new things and I'm glad I did.
June 26, 2011
What a welcome to the Westpark Ward! I'm glad you're so good at meeting people. You are friendly, outgoing and confident. I love meeting new people with you; I'm proud to be your wife.
Thanks for letting me nap while you drove to Richard's house.
Thanks for letting me nap while you drove to Richard's house.
June 25, 2011
I loved being in the wonderful Newport Beach temple with you. Thank you for using faith and prayers - we are blessed!
June 24, 2011
So exciting! We found our beautiful new house together today: our new castle, our sanctuary. Thanks for playing by the pool with me tonight. No wonder I love getting away with you. (wink)
June 23, 2011
I love that you are becoming a patient driver, even in L.A. traffic. Thanks for driving all over with me, looking at lame houses. :)
June 22, 2011
I sharing moments with you when we both have the same heart and mind. Like when we went to San Pedro - we both knew what we were looking for and knew that wasn't it.
June 20, 2011
Thanks for staying in the car with Hyrum, at the museum, so he could sleep. I'm so glad we're on the same page in our kids needs and other parenting issues.
June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day! Thanks for so graciously received your Ironman book for the 3rd time. I love you for letting me take a nap, after we both were up all night with Hyrum. After another day of his screaming, I am so glad YOU and his Dad and the father of my children.
June 18, 2011
You were the hero for a minimum of three times today! 1 - You carried all those kids in the snow. 2 - You helped make the Dahl for a huge hungry crowd. 3 - You were the Mango Lassi Man! Thanks for running to the store at the last minute.
June 17, 2011
I loved singing with you at the talent show. Even if we weren't the funny guys, I liked our family's performance and look forward to singing and playing more music with you in the future!
June 16, 2011
Talking Stick is such a beautiful ceremony with your family. I so love being part of it. I love that your relationship with your siblings and my relationship with you has facilitated me becoming good friends with each of your siblings. What a blessing!
June 15, 2011
So, sometimes I feel a little sick and plans get changed and I get super grumpy. I appreciate that you have yet to kick me out of the house or out of the car or in the pants, when I act that way. Thanks for driving through beautiful Yellowstone with me and allowing me time to get realigned.
June 14, 2011
I love being in the beautiful mountains with our family. So fun to watch you and the boys running along the rivet watching the Duck Derby.
June 13, 2011
Patients, Endurance and Charity. Driving with Hyrum is bound to give us opportunities to improve.
June 11, 2011
Race Day! I was so proud to see you out in that freezing cold water. You finished when many others didn't. You are so brave and disciplined. I admire your frugality in using your "vintage" wetsuit, thanks for using what you have. It was fun to do this triathlon together.
It was so lovely to be in the huge and gorgeous Bountiful temple together with my family. Thank you for taking me to the temple.
It was so lovely to be in the huge and gorgeous Bountiful temple together with my family. Thank you for taking me to the temple.
June 10, 2011
Thanks for doing inititory for my family names, I love serving at the same time, even if not right next to each other.
Good work getting our bikes from USU! You have an amazing way of making things work out. I'm excited to have some nice wheels for race day.
Thanks for taking me on a date tonight with Gabe and Ellen. It is always so exciting when you share the good news with family. Thanks for allowing me to be such a huge part of the conversation and the decision making process. If it is going to be a life style I'm glad it is our life style.
Good work getting our bikes from USU! You have an amazing way of making things work out. I'm excited to have some nice wheels for race day.
Thanks for taking me on a date tonight with Gabe and Ellen. It is always so exciting when you share the good news with family. Thanks for allowing me to be such a huge part of the conversation and the decision making process. If it is going to be a life style I'm glad it is our life style.
June 9, 2011
I love you for being an active attractive triathlete and for encouraging me to try it too. I know I tease you about how you always want others to try the things you enjoy, but you are usually right that I will love it if I just try it. I enjoyed wetsuit and triathlon shopping with you today, I'm glad you were able to go to the foam roller class. I feel good about life when you do things to take care of yourself.
Also, thank you for putting the kids to bed so I could house hunt on Craigslist. It feels nice to attempt to actually do something to prepare for our future.
Also, thank you for putting the kids to bed so I could house hunt on Craigslist. It feels nice to attempt to actually do something to prepare for our future.
June 8, 2011
I love you for making my life exciting. Maybe not as exciting as having a bounce house in my living room, but just our own level of exciting, mixed with peace and serenity.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
June 7, 2011
Thanks for helping me get up this morning. It was great to swim with you and even chill in the hot tub. Great way to start the day.
June 5, 2011
I loved playing "Duck duck goose" with you and the boys. It is so great to be a family.
June 4, 2011
Thanks for taking ALL those boys mini golfing. I love you for being a good dad and a good uncle.
Friday, June 3, 2011
June 3, 2011
Thanks for coming to temple square with us and having another "family day." I know you have lots of other things you want to do with your vacation time! I love you.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
June 1, 2011
What a truly beautiful sealing. Thanks for letting me part of your family. I love that you and I will be each others forever. Thanks for being "mushy" with me and acting like newlyweds, even if I do get too tired at night.
May 31, 2011
Oh lovely reception day. I love you for loving me when I try to get all dolled up. I don't always feel young and flashy, but it is so comforting to know that you find me just as attractive at 27 as you did at 19!
May 30, 2011
I missed you last night. I love that you are the kind of brother who is willing to make time to strengthen your relationship. Thanks for coming with me and my family to the Richmond cemetery and the BBQ at Marie's.
Monday, May 30, 2011
May 29, 2011
I love hangin out with you and my family. Thanks for being the best husband for me and the best brother-in-law and son-in-law the rest of my family could ever with for.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
May 28, 2011
I loved test driving minivans with you today. I love that you are a savvy shopper and critical thinker. I'm going to love making out with you in our new car!
May 27, 2011
We made it to the finish line! I loved bursting through that tape with you, even if we were dragging 8 bags, 3 car seats, 1 pack n play, 7 carry ons and 3 tired crying boys. I just LOVE you!
May 26, 2011
I loved saying our "Good byes" together. I'm always more brave and happy when you are by my side. Thanks for letting me take a nap and encouraging me to go down and buy those fancy desserts. I love how excited the boys were about them!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
May 25, 2011
I love you for Fruhstucking with me this morning. It was yummy, even with crazy boys and tight schedules, and tight seating. Thank you for rescuing me when I went the wrong way getting Jake to school. You always find a way to solve all my problems - even when they are completely my own problems and it is neither easy nor conveniant to save me. Thanks. I also love you for taking me and the boys to Crepe Suzette for lunch, and for giving me half of your yummy asparagus baguette. Now that is love.
I love you for being so sweet and kind to those crazy Clary boys. It takes a clever man with a big heart to reach them. Thanks for being patient with me in working out our plans for the evening.
I love you for being so sweet and kind to those crazy Clary boys. It takes a clever man with a big heart to reach them. Thanks for being patient with me in working out our plans for the evening.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
May 24, 2011
Happy Packing Day! Thanks for being so on the ball with our packers and keeping on top of things at the house. It really was a lovely and exciting day, wasn't it! So happy that you felt optimistic about smuggling our roseplants in with the shipment. We will feel so happy when we see those beauties growing and reminding us of our sweet Harjes family! Love sharing today with you - even when we were apart.
May 23, 2011
Man you are a hard worker. I can't believe you stayed up all night getting ready for the move! And some of those long hours were finishing our Ironman Blurb scrapbook. I sure love you for know how important that is to me and appreciating all the time I've spent on it. We're going to love reading it together!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
May 22, 2011
I so loved singing with you and our little family today in sacrament meeting. So glad we are a "singing family." Music has a wonderful way of bringing people closer together and it always makes me more in love with you!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011
I loved spending an afternoon in paradise with you, and our family and the Harjes family. I love you for being a real friend to so many people.
May 20, 2011
Congratulations! You sent your dissertation to the printers! Thanks for taking me out on a dinner date tonight. And thanks for working through the babysitter disaster!
May 19, 2011
Congratulations! You gave Marco your dissertation! Thanks for taking us to dinner. I love you for wanting to celebrate as a family.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
May 18, 2011
I love the way you always want to be the one to put Hyrum to bed. It is sweet the way you read to him, cuddle with him and sing to him. He is lucky to have you be his Dad.
May 17, 2011
You are a hard, hard worker. I admire your dedication and determination to finish your dissertation by the appointed deadline.
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 16, 2011
I love you for stopping to buy me strawberries and coming home for dinner and FHE, even when you are so so busy!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
May 15, 2011
I love you for changing the biggest poopy diaper of all time this morning at church. And for teaching Elder's Quorum with 5 minutes notice. And for making our Sunday dinner breakfast feast. And for singing with me. And for planning with me. Lovely, lovely Sunday with you.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
May 14, 2011
Thanks for sharing this truly lovely "Goodbye Bremen" day with me. Thanks for being so handsome, cooperative and helpful with my dream family pictures. I really had fun. Thanks for being the kind of man, and helping me create the kind of family - that people actually like us and are willing to be our friends and even want to do nice things for us. It has been an honor to live in Germany with you.
Friday, May 13, 2011
May 13, 2011
Best Playmobil adventure ever: Super Villain making all the toys go into "hiding." And then the terrible tornado comes and blows the rest of the toys away. Brilliant.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
May 11, 2011
I love the way you rock your meetings with Marco. I'm so proud of you for taking solutions and positive ways to move forward each time.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
May 10, 2011
Thanks for supporting the part of me that loves to go shopping and buy cute clothes and put on a fashion show for you. I love that you encourage me to be feminine!
Monday, May 9, 2011
May 9, 2011
I love you in your attractive, fitted white shirt with cuff links, power tie and hot butt pants. You look oh so nice in a suit!
May 8, 2011
Thanks for a most exciting Mother's Day. I loved having my fan club being so excited for this holiday. Thanks for being thoughtful and getting such fun gifts. I can't wait to read my flap book to you and play with my horse and fairy. :) I really loved walking through and picnicking in the Rhododendrom Park as a family. It was so beautiful and an ideal Mother's Day activity. Thanks for taking TIME for me.
May 7, 2011
Thanks for being so laid back and fun today, even when I know you're stressed and busy. I so loved canoeing with you through the park and really enjoyed eating in the Schnoor.
Friday, May 6, 2011
May 6, 2011
I love you for taking time to prepare a "Secret Surprise" with the boys today. You make things so exciting for them! I enjoyed the time too.
May 5, 2011
I love you for being home when we got back from the Lorenzes. It is the most blessed thing to see your face when we drive in. No homecoming is complete without it. Thanks for helping to put the boys to bed, and me too, even when you have so much to do right now.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
May 4, 2011
I love love your optimism, and motivation to finish projects. You WILL finish the Ph.D. even if everyone around you is saying it can't be done just yet. You want it to be done, and so it will be done. And knowing you, it will be wonderful!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
May 3, 2011
I love that you are so in tune with what our boys need. Like when you sense that Jake is uncomfortable when we "discuss" things. Or like tonight when after a somewhat stressful dinner you called for trampoline time. They sure love you and I do too!
May 2, 2011
I love every "Grouchy" thing about you. You looked great with that cauliflower on your head tonight!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May 1, 2011
It is only appropriate that Hyrum took his first steps today walking towards you. You are a committed father and are always excited for each new step our children make. Love your testimony today, loved our PPI's, love that we have less than a month to sprint to the German finish line together!
April 30, 2011
I'm pretty helpless without you, you know. I couldn't ride my bike (or at least keep it functioning), use my ipod or keep my life in balance without you. I love you for letting me go on a bike ride today and a run even when you really needed the time to work on your dissertation. Thank you.
April 29, 2011
Stay at home dates can be really nice. Even if it is just late night pilates and letter reading. Thanks for taking time for me even when you are oh so busy.
April 28, 2011
Sorry you meeting with Marco didn't go today as hoped. I admire your dedication to jump back in and working around the clock to get this dissertation finished and completed to everyone's satisfaction.
April 27, 2011
In every possible way it was so nice to let Hyrum stay home with you while Jake, Joey and I went on the field trip. I hope the special bonding you and Hyrum got was worth the missed working hours. I really appreciate it!
April 26, 2011
You know you're amazing, don't you? Getting up every morning and getting Jake off to school is impressive. It was hard for me to wake up early after our weeks of pleasant vacation, but somehow you always manage. Love you.
April 25, 2011
Thanks for letting me pass out before the Easter egg hunt tonight. You're sweet to let me indulge in my sleep addiction.
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter
I'm so glad we were able to share that special Primary Sharing Time today. I felt the spirit so strongly and it was wonderful to look out at your beautiful face and see that you too felt the spirit. Seeing you strengthened my testimony. I am so thankful for the atonement so that I can try again each day to be a better wife for you. I am beyond delighted about the gift of eternal life and a chance to live again with our Father in Heaven, because I know it is something we'll share together.
I'm so glad we were able to share that special Primary Sharing Time today. I felt the spirit so strongly and it was wonderful to look out at your beautiful face and see that you too felt the spirit. Seeing you strengthened my testimony. I am so thankful for the atonement so that I can try again each day to be a better wife for you. I am beyond delighted about the gift of eternal life and a chance to live again with our Father in Heaven, because I know it is something we'll share together.
April 23, 2011
Beautiful Bremen. It did feel good to walk though the city for the umpteenth time and know the tourist sites so well. You are a great tour guide.
This is what I loved about tonight's Easter Fire:
Watching you row with the boys.
Using the marshmallow roasters you made.
Listening to you visit and speak German.
Basically you were the best part about the Easter Fire.
This is what I loved about tonight's Easter Fire:
Watching you row with the boys.
Using the marshmallow roasters you made.
Listening to you visit and speak German.
Basically you were the best part about the Easter Fire.
April 22, 2011
Next time you have an idea or suggest we do or see something all you have to do is say, "Celle." And I'll remember it was your idea to go see that beautiful enchanting city, with a fantastic castle, darling houses and awesome playgrounds. Brilliant idea.
April 21, 2011
Thanks for working so hard to prepare our home and yard for visitors. You have the coolest family.
April 19, 2011
Such a good feeling to pedal our family through the Dutch countryside. I love that we're a biking family.
April 18, 2011
You are a wonderful man to carry those little men all over Amsterdam. Thank you for wrestling Hyrum all day and allowing me to have a lovely day.
April 17, 2011
I admire what a thoughtful nephew you are to try and connect with Ann and girls and to drive them to and from the train station. Wasn't it exciting to discover that there are other families like use: Mormons, with kids, living abroad!
April 16, 2011
You are more beautiful than all the tulips in Keuchenhof! Next time I'll bring our Conversation Cards or Turm und Taxis and then it will be a delight to sit and wait for hours and wait for the parade - as long as I'm with you of course. Thanks for being patient.
April 15, 2011
I love that you talk to people everywhere and learning meaningful information and get tips to help our family. Odewater and the Hexenwaag were great. I'm glad you're not a witch! I'm excited to write our novel together.
April 14, 2011
Thank you for taking the boys to the museum and letting me go to the temple. I admire that you braved the traffic and went to a session for yourself tonight.
April 13, 2011
I love that you always do the unpleasant jobs, like checking into hotels when we've forgotten our passports, or putting Hyrum to sleep in a hotel bathroom with a light with a sensor. :)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
Thanks for arranging the moving company. So exciting to have that underway. Thanks for being excited with me at each new house I see on-line. This is really great!
April 11, 2011
Thanks for encouraging me to play a game with Noelle her last night here. And thanks for playing with us. Sure love you.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
April 10, 2011
I loved hearing you talk waffle recipes with Almut today. You totally rock as our Sunday chef. Thank you!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
April 9, 2011
Thanks for introducing and encouraging me to do triathlons. I am finally and actually really excited to do the next one. I may even be hooked after the high I got today after my bike and run. Love you.
Friday, April 8, 2011
April 8, 2011
I love that you let me learn and grow and don't always do everything for me, even if it would be easier for me. (like encouraging me to call and order the Indian food on my own) Thanks for eating it with me, thanks for letting me take a power nap while you put the boys to bed and thanks for playing Turnin und Taxis with me!
April 5, 2011
I love that we are united in our parenting. I love that we take turns playing with the kids or discipling as needed and that we support each others decisions. Thanks for agreeing that being grounded from the tv was an appropriate consequence for Jake being naughty at school. It really boosted my confidence as a parent to have your support and vote of confidence.
Monday, April 4, 2011
April 4, 2011
I loved running with you tonight. What a great late night date. Thanks for talking and sharing ideas and listening to mine.
April 3, 2011
I love watching conference with you. Seriously the best idea of a date. Snuggle on a couch, listening to the latest conference talks. Add three boys and a bowl of popcorn and it is even sweeter!
April 2, 2011
I'm so glad you love learning and are still interested in the topic of your research. I'm proud of you for doing your great presentation at the Mosque today. I'm sorry I blew it off and did come support you.
April 1, 2011
I love your corny jokes and the cheesey way you get our boys excited about April Fool's Day! You are great at being a Dad!
March 31, 2011
Can't remember why I loved you on this day, as I'm writing this several days afterwards - but I can say with confidence that I know I did! (and still do!)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
March 30, 2011
Sorry you're sick today honey. Proud of you for being manly about it and pushing through. Proud of you for taking a break and trying to take care of yourself in the middle of the day. Love you.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
I love how excited you get about each new idea. I'm so proud of you for thinking through things clearly and making a logical and compelling case to numerous people. Go get 'em baby!
Monday, March 28, 2011
March 28, 2011
I love love love swimming with you and our family. Our boys are such little fish! You're really great with them. (and trying to get us all showered and changed afterwards is hilarious)
March 27, 2011
Thanks for doing the dishes with me BEFORE we sat down to talk and plan. That really helps the day end more nicely!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
March 26, 2011
Can I tell you again that I love you for coming home and rescuing me today. thanks for caring for me and our kids when I'm sick.
March 25, 2011
I love you for being so flexible when I suggest rearranging kid care for the day. For some reason I thought it would be a relief for you for me to take and get Jake from school, only to realize that it left you to take care of Hyrum and put him down for a morning nap and then entertain both Hyrum and Joey in the afternoon when I went for Jake. Thanks for being so supportive and allowing me to be involved in Jacob's school.
March 24, 2011
I love you for talking with me, listening to me, reading next to me and rubbing my feet. And all before 10 pm!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
March 23, 2011
I love you for loving me even when I run out of gas at the end of an otherwise perfect day. Thanks for sticking with me!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
March 21, 2011
What a wonderful end to a wonderful idea. I love that you are moving our family to Los Angeles!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
March 20, 2011
I love Sunday meetings with you and Sunday naps with you and Sunday walks with you and Sunday pancakes with you and Sunday family councils with you. (do you see a trend?)
Saturday, March 19, 2011
March 19, 2011
I love you for letting me sleep in, letting me go on a bike ride and run and working in the yard with the boys - all while having an ulcer!
March 18, 2011
I loved watching Robin Hood and eating Peach Crisp with you. You are wonderful to snuggle with and reassure me when it gets scary and I LOVE talking about the movie with you when it is over. I'm so glad we have similar movie standards.
Friday, March 18, 2011
March 17, 2011
I love that you'll dance an Irish jig with me in the kitchen for our kids. And do a good enough job that they totally think we're serious! We're so talented!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
I love, love, love that you wanted to go on a bike ride this afternoon together. And I appreciate that you didn't let Jonathan invite himself on our date. :) Thanks for teaching me to love biking.
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
I love that you support me regardless of what I do all day. Cook all day so we can eat good - you support. Clean all day and pick up after our kids - you support. Spend the morning running and taking time for myself - you support. Play all day and giggle with our kids - you're with me 100%. You're pretty awesome, you know that!
(Thanks for getting the BEST gifts for Joey's b-day).
(Thanks for getting the BEST gifts for Joey's b-day).
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
March 12, 2011
You are for sure the world's best birthday party host. I hope you feel pretty awesome knowing that even our boys' friends love you!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
March 9, 2011
I love you for changing the morning diapers and making oatmeal every Wednesday morning so I can go swimming!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
March 8, 2011
I love you for keeping your commitments to the boys and having PPI's, even when they drag on to Monday and then Tuesday!
Monday, March 7, 2011
March 7, 2011
I love that you encourage and help me with my ideas to share the gospel. It is wonderful to be missionaries together!
March 6, 2011
I love that you share your family with me. Uncle Doug is my uncle too! Thanks for going on a walk with the boys and not being bothered when you came home and I was asleep. Thanks for wrapping up the evening and cleaning up the kitchen on your own!
March 5, 2011
I LOVE going to the temple with you. I love talking with you, REALLY talking and using "Conversation Cards". I love listening to podcasts with you. I love driving as quick as we can to get back to our little boys. I love when you share the good (or the not so good) news that you get on your e-mails.
Thank you for a wonderful weekend and thank you for wanting to come back with me to our wonderful reality.
Thank you for a wonderful weekend and thank you for wanting to come back with me to our wonderful reality.
March 4, 2011
Where do I begin to tell you I love you today? In no way will this simple post do justice to our most romantic weekend in eight years! I love running with you, I love running through European cities with you, I love swimming with you, I love being so very romantic with you, I love taking pictures with you, I love looking at and in old churches and buildings with you, I love going to lunch with you, I love encouraging you and celebrating with you at each interview, meeting, project, etc. I love going to concerts with you, I love driving down crazy winding, east German roads with you!
March 3, 2011
I love that you are so flexible and committed to our family that you will take an entire day to 1- take Jake to school 2 - take Joey to the park 3 - take Joey to a puppet show 4 - go shoe shopping with Joey 5- take the boys out to lunch and then 6 - drive to Leipzig with me!
Monday, February 28, 2011
February 28, 2011
I love you for wanting to call me three times today, and for being excited about our weekend getaway to Leipzig! I even love thinking about traveling with you!
February 27, 2011
I love you for coming up with the best game tonight. Roll the ball and say what you like about the person you pass it too! Who knew it would be such a hit! Thank you for giving Hyrum a blessing. Thank you for making french toast for dinner. Thank you for being the reason our long hard week and Sunday ended on such a terrific note. I love you.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
February 26, 2011
I love you for being a true friend to others. I'm glad the Lorenzes asked us to watch their girls. It was nice to try and repay all their good deeds and really the kids were well behaved. Thanks for washing windows with them and playing Chutes and Latters. Thanks for letting me go for a run. I love the social you who likes to invite others over, plan parties, etc. I hope your Dude Game Night goes well tonight!
Friday, February 25, 2011
February 25, 2011
I love that you chose to go on a family date today, even when the deadlines are pounding at the door. Thank you. From me and the boys. And I love that you have just the right touch and the best ideas to get Hyrum to calm down and feel better, like taking him on a walk tonight. You are the right man to have around when a baby breaks his leg and is being weaned!
February 24, 2011
I love you for being so patient and good to me and I get back into my "monthly routine." You are a very sweet man and I'm impressed with how you handled each of my ornery comments and wouldn't even let us get in a fight or let me be mad for very long. :) (since there was nothing to fight about anyway).
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 23, 2011
Thank you for being Super Dad Doctor today. You are so gentle and sweet with Hyrum, and are so good at getting him to sleep. Thanks for putting up the tramp, jumping with the boys, and let's not forget the biggest dream come true - doing all the dishes tonight!!!!
February 22, 2011
I love going on dates with you and watching your interact with our friends. I love that you give me massages every night and am glad you liked my surprise! :)
February 21, 2011
I love your mind power that can effectively switch your attitude from depressing to mover and shaker. You rock.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
February 20, 2011
I love you for making even an early, long drive to Hamburg and extra long church meetings special and exciting for our little Joey. You are really incredible.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
February 19, 2011
I love you for being supportive of all my hair dreams and ideas and woes. Thanks for taking the boys all the way to the "Zipline park" today, in the freezing cold, while I shopped and got pampered. I love you for not begrudging me this time. I love you.
February 18, 2011
I LOVE going on dates with you! Thank you for being so thoughtful and buying us musical tickets, and suggesting we take time to run this afternoon, and helping with the kids so I could get ready. I loved holding your hand and listening to the blasting Grease music. Wish those poor fools had love as good as ours! Thanks for wanting to go to a quiet cafe and talk for hours. I love you for listening to and talking through all my soul searching questions. It was truly a lovely evening. (and your cheese cake was pretty awesome too!)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 17, 2011
I love you for putting the boys to bed while I went visiting teaching. Thanks for being supportive. And I love you for going out with the boys to "all you can eat" schnitzel. What a man!
February 16, 2011
I love you for talking through all of our plans and dreams and problems together. It is wonderful to feel so united.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
February 15, 2011
I love you for creating a life for us that allows for flexibility. I love mixing things up - when it is my choice. Thanks for getting back in bed with me this morning. Thanks for not making me send Jake or Joey to school today. Thanks for letting me be a mom and keep my little boys at home a while longer.
February 14, 2011
I love you for appreciating all the silly little things I've done this weekend to show how much I love you. I especially loved your reaction when you saw your "Heart Attack" in your closet and am pleased that you liked the love poems. Thank you for being my Valentine.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
February 13, 2011
I love you for helping the get the boys dressed and all handsome for church. And for playing along when I wanted sweet/crazy/corny little Valentine pictures of those handsome boys.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
February 12, 2011
I love you for coming home. Please always come home. And I love you for translating, again, even when you're exhausted and have jetlag. Thank you.
February 10, 2011
I love that you can be calm, professional and rational even when you're feeling outraged and bewildered by the brainlessness of others!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
February 9, 2011
Thanks for calling me today. You are so wonderful to make every effort to keep in contact while you travel. I love that you love me even - especially - when we're apart. I love you!
February 8, 2011
I love that you wanted Jake, Hyrum and I to hang out with you at the airport this morning. Thanks for never wanting to leave us and for always coming home.
Monday, February 7, 2011
February 7, 2011
I loved FHE tonight, you were awesome! Isn't it wonderful to you Sharing Time lessons for our own? You rocked at Bob's Mauerspiel, and thanks for sharing your cookie with me.
Thanks so much for letting me go swimming today, of course it was fantastic. I'm so happy you got out on a bike ride; knowing you were out in the nice weather was just as good as being in it myself!
Thanks so much for letting me go swimming today, of course it was fantastic. I'm so happy you got out on a bike ride; knowing you were out in the nice weather was just as good as being in it myself!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
February 6, 2011
I love you for helping in the kitchen. Even if you never manage to completely finish cleaning the dishes. :)
Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 5, 2011
Thanks for the beautiful new music and for eating eggplant, chickpea curry with me.
February 4, 2011
I love you for working SO HARD to clean up and get ready for my Frauenabend pyjama party. AND for having a super "Boys' Night." You are really very cool.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
February 3, 2011
I love you for picking us up from the train station again. It is so nice to have you take Jake to school and at the same time not travel through the city via bus. I'm kind of going to miss my little "train dates" with Hyrum and Joey! Thanks for making our lives so easy and convenient.
February 2, 2011
I love you for making dinner for the boys and putting them to bed tonight! It is so nice to be worry free when I leave for the evening!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
January 31, 2011
I love you for picking the boys up from our playdate so I didn't have to haul them all home and so they wouldn't freeze. I love you for eating my corn chowder and for loving my cornbread. I love you for working long, long hours into the night, especially when it is so that you can finish your "beloved" accounting. Thanks for bringing home the bacon, or the tofu.
January 30, 2011
I love you for spending nearly six hours at church yesterday with our family. Isn't it great when we're filled with religion?
Saturday, January 29, 2011
January 29, 2011
I love you for cheering when I found "Saturday" on the Ipod. And for coming up with great "fun break" activities between our Saturday chores.
January 28, 2011
I love you for taking me to a vegetarian restaurant for our date night. And for loving it!
January 27, 2011
I love you for making oatmeal while I was still sleeping. And for letting me let Joey stay home from Kindergarten, without thinking I'm a slacker mom. Part of me just doesn't want our kids to grow up and the other part of me can't wait. :) Thanks for love both parts of me.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
January 26, 2011
I love you for washing all those plastic bags. And for finishing up the dishes tonight. Oh how I hate doing dishes after the boys are in bed. But I love you!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
January 25, 2011
I love you for rearranging the living room furniture to try and please me. And I know tomorrow I'll love you for making me stick to my diet today.
Monday, January 24, 2011
January 24, 2011
I love you for liking me in my swimsuit. And for taking us swimming for family night. I love you for getting up in the middle of the night with Hyrum. And agreeing to do it until he stops waking up. I love you for agreeing with me, that this is the "easiest" way to help him sleep through the night again. Easiest for who? :)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
I love you for taking the boys on an "outing" after your long day, so I could have some time to myself after my long day. I love you for translating my entire talk, any my primary stuff and staying up all night listening to me practice, etc.
Friday, January 21, 2011
January 21, 2011
I love you for being the "school bus driver" every day. Even when you have so many other commitments and obligations. Thank you for helping us all make it through the day!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
January 19, 2011
I love you for giggling through our "argument" with me last night. I must be so confusing to live with. Especially when I'm tired. I love you for using your day off to take us to the puppet show. And for translating for the boys the entire time.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
January 17, 2011
I love you for leading our family in FHE every week. And because of the awesome way you dance with our boys.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
January 16, 2011
I love you for spending your "sick day" taking care of and bonding with Hyrum. And being okay with it, even enjoying it.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
January 15, 2011
I love you for spending your Saturday getting a slide for the boys and setting up the teeter tawter. And of course your "work breaks"/ "fun breaks." You are a fantastic Dad!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
January 13, 2011
I love you for being supportive when I'm discouraged, motivating when I'm lost and listening when I'm worried or homesick. And thanks for helping me put up birthday decorations with the boys. Can't believe our Baby is one-year-old!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
January 12, 2011
I love you for having "adventures" with the boys while I'm out. And for just walking away when Jacob spit water all over you. And for eating an entire pomelo with me, and talking. I love you.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 10, 2011
I love you for driving Jake to school every morning. I love you even more when you have to sit in traffic for a long, long time.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
January 8, 2011
I love you for really caring about people and relationships, even when they're not easy to maintain - you are an amazing friend to others. Thanks for inviting the Siebels to our home this weekend.
Friday, January 7, 2011
January 7, 2011
I love you for cleaning with me on our date night. Let's hope this weekend goes well!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
January 6, 2011
I love you for spending your entire morning swimming with Jacob for his "special time." You two fish really belong together! I love you for loving him.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
January 5, 2011
I love you because you want to have time with me. So I'm turning off this computer so I can talk with you real you right now!
January 4, 2011
I love you because you are THE coolest Dad in the neighborhood. Just as Jim. (and I know Jake, Joey and Hyrum will agree). Thank you for playing marbles and knights with the boys while Almut and I talked with the missionaries.
Monday, January 3, 2011
January 3, 2011
I love you for being committed to our six weeks of diligent Eat to Live, and to better health for the rest of our lives! I already feel so good! Thank you for your support. Everything is so much easier and funner when we do it together.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
January 2, 2011
I love you for having PPIs with all our boys and look forward to mine tonight! I love you for being so calms and helpful this morning before church. Thanks for changing and bathing Jake and Joey, for translating my music script for PV and for being so calm with Joey when he really didn't know what he wanted to do with that scarf. Even when mornings are exciting I feel SO much better when we stay patient and loving. What a great Sunday to begin our year.
January 1, 2011
I love you for shoveling, sweeping and laying down plastic on our deck again, to minimize the leakage inside.
I love you for letting me go on a run and for going on a run yourself. I love when we take care of ourselves, as well as sacrificing for each other and the family.
I love you for holding Hyrum so I can eat raclette and for chatting away with my friends in German.
December 31, 2010
I love you for being willing to leave a New Year's Eve party at 8 or 9 pm, if that is what our boys need. AND for being willing to stay at play games with our friends late into the evening when we realized our boys were actually doing okay!
Here is to a happy new year with the one I love!
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