Thursday, February 19, 2009

Happy Birthday Tyler!

As a token of our love and appreciation for you, Tyler, the kids and I decided to write down 34 reasons why we love you so much. Why 34 reasons? Because it is your 34th Birthday! Your so old....Anyway, here we go (in no particular order).


1) Because you back me in all decisions.


2) Because you know when I have had enough all I want is a bubble bath and a good book to read. You will even get my water ready for me.


3) Because you take time to rough house with the kids.


4) Because you would give me the world and all of its possessions if you could.


5) Because when either you or I get home from work you are always there to give me a hug.


6) Because you can fix or build anything.


7) Because you take the time to listen to music with Britton and teach him how to play it on the piano, guitar or drums.


8) Because you love to watch Shayna dance and sing around the house and tell her how beautiful she is.


9) Because you always call me gorgeous.


10) Because you will always dish up my ice cream.


11) Because you are patient, so very, very patient.


12) Because you put your family first.


13) Because you rent videos with me in mind.


14) Because you are an amazing soccer coach and you love to do it for Britton.


15) Because you will sit through a two hour ballet recital to watch Shayna dance on stage for two minutes.


16) Because you are the smartest person I know.


17) Because I can always trust you to be honest. Even if it hurts a little.


18) Because you help so much around the house. Your an expert at dishes.


19) Because you love and respect my whole family. Extended family included.


20) Because my whole family (extended included) loves and respects you.


21) Because you cook.


22) Because you take the time to help Britton with all of his Karate moves.


23) Because you send me text messages with heart icons.


24) Because you always tell me at the end of every phone conversation that you love me.


25) Because you are so talented in everything you do. I often look at you in awe.


26) Because you tuck your kids in bed every night with a kiss and a hug and an I love you.


27) Because you deal with all the confrontational stuff.


28) Because you love Britton and Shayna with every ounce of your being.


29) Because you always make sure I am warm and comfortable, you will get me blankets without me even asking.


30) Because you know what I want/think/feel without me saying anything.


31) Because you always put the toilet seat down and you have even trained Britton to be so respectful.


32) Because we don't feel our day is complete until you get home.


33) Because you are mine, Britton and Shayna's and we will never want or need another.


and last but not least,


34) Because you allow your children to do things like this.......










The kids and I could go on and on about how perfect we think you are but at this point we're concerned about your ego.


Hope you have a perfect day Ty. We LOVE you! Thank you for being born.

1 comment:

ishybeanie said...

that is the cutest and nicest thing ever I might just have to steal the idea for Kevin, I sure hope I can think of 35 things for him. Tyler is such a great guy you and your kiddos are so lucky.