Happy Birthday Matt!

From Father's Day and swimming in the backyard

Happy birthday Matt! Here's 20 things I love about my man (he's 33, but we want him to feel younger).

1. He gets really excited for his birthday. It's sweet.

2. He goes to whatever class or workshop I deem necessary for the two of us. Marriage class, birth class, baptism class.

3. He does the dishes.

4. He's a hard worker.

5. He has always supported me in my faith. He's not Catholic, but he says prayers with Anne Marie and goes to church with us whenever he isn't at work. He also gets excited about spiritual events in the lives of his children.

6. He either gives Anne Marie a bath or puts her to bed almost every night.

7. He keeps his promises.

8. He cares deeply about his family and friends.

9. He's a funny guy.

10. Mood swings don't phase him... too much.

11. He talks to his little unborn son.

12. He's not afraid of a foul diaper, or even a turd in the bathtub.

13. He's good at beer-making.

14. He loves to read, and he's cultivating that love in his daughter.

15. He makes us feel safe and loved.

16. He has great, thick, wavy hair - maybe he'll pass it on to Thomas Bean.

17. He won't ever stop learning.

18. Even though he hates school, he's still going- a great example to his kids.

19. He can really barbecue.

20. He's a great person to emulate. Anne Marie is currently wearing his hat and walking around with her play cell phone clipped to her pants- just like her papa.