No, it didn't take me this long to think of 50 more reasons why I love Casey. Other things were keeping me too busy to blog. But hopefully I'll have a chance to get caught up.
I wanted to get the rest of the list on here before I started blogging about everything else that's been going on and then forget about this list. So here it is. the rest of the list, which makes 100. And Casey didn't think I'd be able to come up with more than 30. Ha!
1. He’s not afraid to go against the grain
2. He honorably served 8 years in the military
3. He can laugh at himself
4. He doesn’t take life too seriously
5. He likes to read
6. He always drives when we go on road trips
7. He has good taste in music, books, and clothes
8. He encourages me try new things even when I’m afraid
9. He doesn’t like hunting
10. He’s honest, maybe too much so at times.
11. He keeps me grounded when I get carried away with an idea.
12. He also encourages me when I'm really passionate about something.
13. He picks his battles
14. He gives me my space when I need it
15. He almost always knows what I’m thinking before I even say anything.
16. He always lets me have a drink of his Pepsi when I just order water.
17. He looks great with a goatee.
18. He likes it when I speak my mind.
19. He comes up with the most unique flavor combinations when we get milkshakes.
20. He has a great sense of humor.
21. He used to work construction and showed me a cabin he built for someone. I was amazed to think that he could create something so wonderful, and he acted like it was no big deal.
22. He has vacuumed the house nearly as often as I have.
23. He lets me have the remote anytime I want it.
24. He doesn’t hog the bed or the blankets.
25. He knows how to pick a ripe cantaloupe.
26. He takes good care of the kids when I work. I love not having to worry about them.
27. He really listens to me when I talk, even when I think he isn’t paying attention.
28. He lets me do the navigating when we’re driving because he knows I love maps.
29. He’s humble.
30. He helps the kids pick something for me on Mother’s Day and my Birthday.
31. He buys me flowers even though he thinks it’s silly to give someone something that’s going to die so quickly.
32. He was the first to say “I love you” when we were dating.
33. He gives the kids their bath at night. I just help get them dried off and into pajamas.
34. He almost always thanks me for making dinner and encourages the kids to do the same.
35. He knows he can talk to me when he’s had a bad day at work.
36. He has a quarter sized bald spot on each knee.
37. He’s athletic.
38. He thinks it’s cute when I get mad enough to swear.
39. He never tries to be someone he’s not.
40. He’s not into computer games.
41. He personally designed my wedding ring.
42. He likes negotiating car prices; which is good because that’s something I am very uncomfortable doing.
43. He does cute sounds and actions when he reads bedtime stories to the kids, especially with the baby.
44. He taught me how to shoot a gun.
45. He’s a true friend.
46. He likes to wear nice clothes and look good but he’s not high maintenance.
47. He gets his eyebrow(s) waxed.
48. He lets me rest my head on his arm when we cuddle on the couch even if it makes his hand go numb.
49. I feel safe, secure and loved when in his arms.
50. He loves me for who I am. Not who I was or who I might someday be. But for who I am right now.
Ok, so blogger renumbered them when I cut and pasted, and I don't feel like changing them. So I guess this is really numbers 1 through 50 part II.
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
10 years!
Casey and I have been married for ten years today! It's been great. I love that I get to spend my life with this wonderful man.
Here are a few reasons I love my husband so much. (I was going to make a list of 100 things, but I'm a little short on time. I'll have to finish it later but I do have a good start.)
50 Reasons I love my husband
1. He loves God
2. He honors the gospel and the priesthood
3. He is generous
4. He’s a great dad
5. He helped me dream bigger than I ever would have without him.
6. He makes me hopeful for the future
7. He helped me discover who I truly am
8. He makes the best scrambled eggs
9. He supported me going back to school even though it wasn’t the most logical thing to do at the time.
10. He takes care of his body
11. He’s always doing some type of self-improvement
12. He’s great at explaining things to me when I have questions about something he knows a lot about. And doesn’t make me feel dumb for asking.
13. He’s a great kisser
14. If I have a stray hair on the back of my shirt that’s tickling my arm, he helps me find it.
15. He’s adventurous
16. He loves me unconditionally
17. He tells me I’m beautiful when I need to hear it most
18. He puts up with my quirks, indecisiveness, and insecurities
19. He makes me feel safe
20. He’s open-minded
21. He encourages me when I try new things and take on new projects
22. He’s patient
23. He’s forgiving
24. He has a very laid-back personality most of the time.
25. He’s taken up a new hobby to encourage his son’s interest and talent.
26. He’s a good listener.
27. He’s great with babies.
28. He looks really good in his motorcycle jacket
29. He likes to cuddle
30. He denies that he snores even though he has since he was a kid
31. He’s pretty picky when it comes to food, but he’s never complained about anything I’ve ever made, even if it has something in it that he doesn’t like.
32. He pays the bills
33. He always researches the best prices and brands before he buys big ticket items
34. He’s going back to school to better himself and make more opportunities available to himself
35. He sweeps my hair out of my face if it’s in the way
36. We get to keep our puppy even though he’s allergic
37. He’s not afraid to take on new challenges.
38. He wants what’s best for me and the kids even if it means he has to sacrifice a little
39. He values my opinion
40. He isn’t afraid of change.
41. He’s very smart with technology stuff but not in a nerdy way
42. If there’s a problem with our phone bill, or our cable or internet is causing problems, Casey is always the one to call the company about it
43. He knows how important it is to me that we have windshield washer fluid in the cars and always keeps them full
44. He has never gotten mad at me when I’ve been in a car accident. His first question is always, “Are you ok?” Even if the accident was my fault.
45. He helps me put lights on the Christmas tree every year even though he doesn’t like to.
46. He gets up with crying kids in the night even when he has to go to work the next day
47. He loves “my” brownies even though they’re just a package mix.
48. He likes country music, which makes him a true romantic even though he’ll never admit it.
49. He cares about this country and the freedom we enjoy
50. He can always make me laugh.
I love you Casey. Happy Anniversary!
Here are a few reasons I love my husband so much. (I was going to make a list of 100 things, but I'm a little short on time. I'll have to finish it later but I do have a good start.)
50 Reasons I love my husband
1. He loves God
2. He honors the gospel and the priesthood
3. He is generous
4. He’s a great dad
5. He helped me dream bigger than I ever would have without him.
6. He makes me hopeful for the future
7. He helped me discover who I truly am
8. He makes the best scrambled eggs
9. He supported me going back to school even though it wasn’t the most logical thing to do at the time.
10. He takes care of his body
11. He’s always doing some type of self-improvement
12. He’s great at explaining things to me when I have questions about something he knows a lot about. And doesn’t make me feel dumb for asking.
13. He’s a great kisser
14. If I have a stray hair on the back of my shirt that’s tickling my arm, he helps me find it.
15. He’s adventurous
16. He loves me unconditionally
17. He tells me I’m beautiful when I need to hear it most
18. He puts up with my quirks, indecisiveness, and insecurities
19. He makes me feel safe
20. He’s open-minded
21. He encourages me when I try new things and take on new projects
22. He’s patient
23. He’s forgiving
24. He has a very laid-back personality most of the time.
25. He’s taken up a new hobby to encourage his son’s interest and talent.
26. He’s a good listener.
27. He’s great with babies.
28. He looks really good in his motorcycle jacket
29. He likes to cuddle
30. He denies that he snores even though he has since he was a kid
31. He’s pretty picky when it comes to food, but he’s never complained about anything I’ve ever made, even if it has something in it that he doesn’t like.
32. He pays the bills
33. He always researches the best prices and brands before he buys big ticket items
34. He’s going back to school to better himself and make more opportunities available to himself
35. He sweeps my hair out of my face if it’s in the way
36. We get to keep our puppy even though he’s allergic
37. He’s not afraid to take on new challenges.
38. He wants what’s best for me and the kids even if it means he has to sacrifice a little
39. He values my opinion
40. He isn’t afraid of change.
41. He’s very smart with technology stuff but not in a nerdy way
42. If there’s a problem with our phone bill, or our cable or internet is causing problems, Casey is always the one to call the company about it
43. He knows how important it is to me that we have windshield washer fluid in the cars and always keeps them full
44. He has never gotten mad at me when I’ve been in a car accident. His first question is always, “Are you ok?” Even if the accident was my fault.
45. He helps me put lights on the Christmas tree every year even though he doesn’t like to.
46. He gets up with crying kids in the night even when he has to go to work the next day
47. He loves “my” brownies even though they’re just a package mix.
48. He likes country music, which makes him a true romantic even though he’ll never admit it.
49. He cares about this country and the freedom we enjoy
50. He can always make me laugh.
I love you Casey. Happy Anniversary!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
I'm In Love With A College Student!
Casey has decided to go back to school. He's taking online classes from Colombia College. Right now he still has a few general education classes to take but his goal is to get his bachelors degree in business administration or marketing. He isn't exactly loving every second of it but I'm really proud of him for making the effort.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Thanks Casey
Last week Casey and I were discussing how I fit in, or to be accurate; don't necessarily fit in, with a group I occasionally socialize with. I was trying to figure out what it is that makes me stand out from others within the group who seem to have been more easily welcomed and acclimated to the group. Don't get me wrong, I'm not treated poorly in this situation, I just don't really feel like I fit in. And I certainly don't think there's anything wrong with standing out or being different. Thus, our discussion wasn't an attempt to see how I could be more like the individuals in this group. That's not what I was after.
And then Casey gave me some clarity on the subject, and probably the best compliment I have ever been given, when he told me that it's because I'm authentic. He's convinced that I threaten them because they're not. Now, I don't know if the latter is true or not, but I hope the first part of what he said is. I don't pretend to like what everyone else in this group likes just to be accepted or more easily included. and I love that, not only does Casey know that about me, but he appreciates it. I also love that I saw that as a compliment. Casey could have told me that I'm the most beautiful person he's ever seen and I would not have been as touched as I was by a simple comment he made about me being authentic. His comment even made me look up the word authentic and here's what I got from dictionary.com: authentic-not false or copied; genuine; real. And that is how and who I try to be.
The purpose of this post is not to brag. And it's not an attempt to gain confirmation about what was said. I simply want to blog this so I will remember it. I want to remember how it feels to receive such a sincere compliment. And how it feels to be complimented on character. And how it feels to have someone know you so well that they see something in you, you didn't even see yourself. And that something they say can mean so much. It's hard to explain but it somehow made me feel vulnerable and empowered at the same time. I don't want to remember this just for my own sake, but I want to remember it so that I will be more giving of sincere, meaningful compliments. Because now I know how touching it is to receive one.
And here's my smiley list for today
1-The squeaky sound of swings at the park mixed with the laughter of children.
2-Picture day at school for Jace
3-Camden's eyelashes. They're so long and soft. Casey once described them as being "camel-like"
4-The passion with which Alek eats a bowl of infant rice cereal and peaches.
And then Casey gave me some clarity on the subject, and probably the best compliment I have ever been given, when he told me that it's because I'm authentic. He's convinced that I threaten them because they're not. Now, I don't know if the latter is true or not, but I hope the first part of what he said is. I don't pretend to like what everyone else in this group likes just to be accepted or more easily included. and I love that, not only does Casey know that about me, but he appreciates it. I also love that I saw that as a compliment. Casey could have told me that I'm the most beautiful person he's ever seen and I would not have been as touched as I was by a simple comment he made about me being authentic. His comment even made me look up the word authentic and here's what I got from dictionary.com: authentic-not false or copied; genuine; real. And that is how and who I try to be.
The purpose of this post is not to brag. And it's not an attempt to gain confirmation about what was said. I simply want to blog this so I will remember it. I want to remember how it feels to receive such a sincere compliment. And how it feels to be complimented on character. And how it feels to have someone know you so well that they see something in you, you didn't even see yourself. And that something they say can mean so much. It's hard to explain but it somehow made me feel vulnerable and empowered at the same time. I don't want to remember this just for my own sake, but I want to remember it so that I will be more giving of sincere, meaningful compliments. Because now I know how touching it is to receive one.
And here's my smiley list for today
1-The squeaky sound of swings at the park mixed with the laughter of children.
2-Picture day at school for Jace
3-Camden's eyelashes. They're so long and soft. Casey once described them as being "camel-like"
4-The passion with which Alek eats a bowl of infant rice cereal and peaches.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Night Out
Casey's political post reminded me of a night out we had recently so I thought I'd share. Actually, our date nights tend to be pretty memorable since they occur so infrequently. But a couple of weeks ago my parents agreed to watch the boys for us so we could go out to dinner. There was no special occasion for this night out which, in a way, made it more fun than if it had been a dinner out for a birthday or anniversary.
We had dinner at Ruby River Steakhouse which was SO good. It was nice to be able to eat my meal while the salad was still cold and the steak was still warm. And I didn't even have to cut up food for or give bites to anyone but myself. But I think the best part of the evening was the company and the conversation. Casey and I chatted about politics ad the upcoming election throughout our meal. It was refreshing to discuss topics that I don't usually talk about during the day. I know, it's shocking that the kids and I don't have political discussions over lunch.
It was so nice to have an intellectually stimulating conversation. While the subject of politics isn't typically one that I gravitate toward, I found the conversation to be thought provoking. And I left with a feeling of satisfaction that I was able to participate in a real, adult conversation related to such an overwhelming subject. I just wanted Casey to know how much I enjoyed our night out and how much an uninterrupted adult conversation means to me. Thanks!
We had dinner at Ruby River Steakhouse which was SO good. It was nice to be able to eat my meal while the salad was still cold and the steak was still warm. And I didn't even have to cut up food for or give bites to anyone but myself. But I think the best part of the evening was the company and the conversation. Casey and I chatted about politics ad the upcoming election throughout our meal. It was refreshing to discuss topics that I don't usually talk about during the day. I know, it's shocking that the kids and I don't have political discussions over lunch.
It was so nice to have an intellectually stimulating conversation. While the subject of politics isn't typically one that I gravitate toward, I found the conversation to be thought provoking. And I left with a feeling of satisfaction that I was able to participate in a real, adult conversation related to such an overwhelming subject. I just wanted Casey to know how much I enjoyed our night out and how much an uninterrupted adult conversation means to me. Thanks!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Nine Happy Years
I can't believe Casey and I have been married for nine years. It's gone by so fast. Yet in some ways it feels like we've known each other forever.
It was funny. I came across our wedding album yesterday by accident. If I had been looking for it I'm sure I wouldn't have found it. But while trying to get some of our last few boxes unpacked, I found it. It was fun to look at it with the kids and reminisce. And it was fitting to look at the pictures on our anniversary. Here are a couple of pictures that I scanned into the computer.
We had a fun anniversary. We went out to dinner and then to Fastkart Speedway and had a 40lap race. I was a little hesitant at first while I got a feel for the car but Casey just took off. He passed me when I was only a few laps into the race but after that I did a little better. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. And it was nice to have an evening out with Casey without the kids. Hopefully we don't wait until our next anniversary to do it again.
It was funny. I came across our wedding album yesterday by accident. If I had been looking for it I'm sure I wouldn't have found it. But while trying to get some of our last few boxes unpacked, I found it. It was fun to look at it with the kids and reminisce. And it was fitting to look at the pictures on our anniversary. Here are a couple of pictures that I scanned into the computer.
We had a fun anniversary. We went out to dinner and then to Fastkart Speedway and had a 40lap race. I was a little hesitant at first while I got a feel for the car but Casey just took off. He passed me when I was only a few laps into the race but after that I did a little better. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. And it was nice to have an evening out with Casey without the kids. Hopefully we don't wait until our next anniversary to do it again.
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