(Bart behind the wheel of our rented convertible in Hawaii, earlier this year)
Today is my hottie hub's birthday and while I know that he'd just as soon we didn't even talk about it, I can't help but do all that I can to celebrate the day that he came into this world. While I think it's sweet that he doesn't want anyone to have to make a fuss for his birthday, I also can't help but be glad for a day that's all about celebrating HIM. I have so much to be thankful for when it comes to Bartley. Here are just a few things I love about him....
(Bart getting ready to dig into a huge piece of Alaskan King Crab meat!)
(Bart with my sister's sweet baby boy earlier this year)
(Bart and sweet Riley boy hanging out in front of the Christmas tree last year.)
(Bart being silly and hanging off one of the trains on display at Union Station. Hee.)
- I love his caring, generous nature.
- I love that he's so hot! (I'm sorry but it had to be said.)
- I love that he works out and takes care of himself, trying to be as healthy as he can.
- But I also love that he can eat a Chicago-style deep dish pizza with me and enjoy every bite! ;)
- I love that he takes being the 'leader' of our home seriously and while we work as a team to make decisions, I know that I can trust his judgement, when I'm not really sure what to do.
- I love how he dotes on his new great-nephew. (Seeing your husband make a fuss over a new baby is pretty adorable.)
(Bart with my sister's sweet baby boy earlier this year)
- I love that he's my best friend and that we honestly and truly would rather spend time with each other than anyone else. That's not to say that we don't have friends we love to spend time with, but we just love to spend time together too.
- I love that he fixes dinner quite a bit so that I can keep working in the studio. (and honestly, he's a great cook!)
- I love that he always looks for ways to bless me. He thinks of little things all the time, like bringing me a little snack, if he's in the kitchen getting a snack for himself. So thoughtful.
- I love that he opens doors for me.....and any other woman that happens to be walking right behind us, into a restaurant or store. And not only that, but he opens the car door for me......always. I didn't ever ask him to. He just does.
- I love it when he snuggles with Riley dog and I love it that he takes such good care of Riley. They're great buddies.
(Bart and sweet Riley boy hanging out in front of the Christmas tree last year.)
- I love it that he takes out the trash. I think I've only ever had to do it about twice, and that was only because he was out of town on trash day. I know it's a trivial thing, but I'm thankful for it for sure!
- I love that he knows the lyrics to about a zillion songs and will sing along in the car.
(Bart being silly and hanging off one of the trains on display at Union Station. Hee.)
- I love that he makes going to church a priority for our family, and more importantly than that, has a relationship with the Lord.
- I love that as I type this, he's in the kitchen prepping veggies that he's gonna throw on the grill with burgers, and he's singing along with John Mayer on the iPod. Hee. (He doesn't know that I'm typing this. I'm sneaky like that.)
- I love that my husband makes me feel like I'm the most important person in his world.
- I love it that he loves to travel as much as I do! I wouldn't trade a single one of our travel memories.....we've got some great ones!
(Bart and I in a gondola in Venice last year.)
- I love that it's so easy for him to meet new people and find something to talk about.
- I love the way he dresses (though maybe this one shouldn't count since I'm the one who trained him so well). Hahaha!
- I love all the fun we have together, whether it's going to pick out a new tree or on a trip or just hanging out at home in front of the tv.
(Bart and I zipping around in a golf cart to pick out a tree at our {huge} nursery)
(The results of Bart's green thumb...part of the container garden on our back deck.)
- I love his kisses. (What? I'm just being honest here.) ;)
- I love that he's my biggest fan and that he cares about my happiness.
- I love it that we're extremely content with our life.....we're happy and we're oh-so-blessed.
- I love that he helps me put up the Christmas tree and all of the decorations without complaining....much. Hee.
- I love his green thumb!
(The results of Bart's green thumb...part of the container garden on our back deck.)
- I love that he sometimes surprises me with a quick trip to our favorite gelato shop, for no reason other than fun!
- I love his laugh. It makes me laugh. I love that.
- I love it that he loves to ref (and is good at it!) and willingly sets that money aside in our vacation fund.
(Referee Bart in action.)
(Us smooching in front of a historic home we visited not far from here.)
- I love that he sleeps better when I'm with him than he does when we're apart.
- I love that he's much more adventurous than I am. He challenges me to try new things and to not be afraid.
- I love that he's a directional wizard. This comes in handy since I'm directionally challenged. :)
- I love that he likes to take short day trips with me to fun little towns nearby.
(Us smooching in front of a historic home we visited not far from here.)
- I love that he doesn't mind shopping with me. (unless it's at Archivers! LOL!)
- I love cozy winter nights in front of the fireplace, warm and snug, while we watch a movie and have coffee together.
- I love our life together and I wouldn't trade it for anything! (Love you, Baby! I hope that I can be as much of a blessing to you as you are to me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!)
I'm sure some of you dearies will leave sweet birthday wishes for Bart in the comments section (that's just how you are)....just want you to know that I'll make sure he reads each one! Hee.
Love to you,