Saturday, May 17, 2008

Happy Birthday Brian!!!

My wonderful husband turns 37 today. I've known him since he was 19, and it amazes me to think of the man I've watched him grow into. He's an excellent husband, father, and friend. I'll say more below, but first things first.


I decided it would be fun to put up an old pic of Brian. I considered a baby picture, but as I was looking through our pictures when we were first married, I knew I had to pick one of those instead. Forgive me if I indulge in more than one. I just love this man, and these bring back such sweet memories.






Hee hee. He always makes me laugh. That's just one of the things I love about Brian. As a husband he is endlessly patient and ever considerate. I always know he loves me because of the way he treats me. He's affectionate and thoughtful and never fails to show appreciation. I can always count on him to be there for me - whether it's to come home early so I can teach Art Masterpiece, listen to me vent when I've had a bad day, or simply give me a cheerful "Hi Honey" when he walks in the door. I'm so grateful for him and what he brings into my life.

As a father, he excels. These children know their daddy loves them. He plays with them, listens to them, teaches them and - most importantly - picks on them. LOL. He keeps the humor in our household. He's a family man, and feels pride in being so. He's devoted to both me and the children and we all know it. He teaches the children how to pray, how to try new food (John loves fish!), and how to pump up a soccer ball. He knows how to give his sons comfort when they needed, or a kick in the pants when they need that. :) He really is a wonderful father, and for that I'm so grateful.


He leads our family with love and patience. He provides for us, and it makes me happy to see him doing well in a job he loves. He's a man of many talents. He's an excellent manager, chef, and teacher. He loves photography, model planes, WWII books, and random facts. If he ever offers to grill anything for you, say YES!


There's so much I could say about him, and yet none of it seems enough. I'm proud of him. I love him. I'm grateful to have him by my side.


Happy Birthday Honey.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have to tell you Donna, when I first met your now husband….I didn’t like him one bit! Once I got over the jealousy thing….I thought he was “o.k.”. Now I see how you love him, and more importantly how he loves you, and I am grateful that the lord brought him into your life, and you know that I don’t say things like that unless it is truly how I feel! Thanks you Brian for treating my friend like a queen! I hope you had a wonderful birthday! Luv ya all…Tammy

Kimmy said...

Happy Birthday Brian! We think you are awesome!- you changed the way we BBQ, and I am grateful- yes you are the master!

Cook Zoo said...

LOL Tammy! Is jealously why I didn't like your husband at first either? ;)

Anonymous said...

No.....I don't think that was the reason! There were many reason not to like Nick...still are...(ha ha I am just kidding!) By the way, the reason my entrys are from "anonymous" is because I can;t figure out how to post it unless pick to be anonymous! Luv ya! ... Tammy

Julie said...

That is so nice! And I love the pics. . . maybe they should go on the ward bulletin board! Seeing the little Christmas tree and the folding chairs. . . reminds me of our first married years too.

Deb said...

Happy Birthday. Your husband really is a nice guy.