Happy Birthday, Love

It's Mr. Ladd's 34th birthday today!  So I thought I'd share 34 things I love about this guy...

1. That smile, his real one, where his perfectly straight teeth show and his eyes sparkle and crinkle into happy little squints 
2. He's big, strong, and sexy!  I like 'em brawny :-)
3. His ability to fix things that I didn't even realize could be fixed
4. He never does anything half-assed
5. He's protective when it matters, but never jealous or overbearing
6. Such love for our little furry babies, Buddy and Mico
7. An intense curiosity about how things work and why
8. Makes a mean breakfast and anything on the grill
9. Organizational skills that would put Martha Stewart to shame
10. His fierce loyalty to friends, family, and me
11. He takes providing for our family so very seriously
12. He's crazy supportive of my dreams and goals
13. My favorite person to share a vacation, road trip, tent, or happy hour with
14. An intelligence that blows me away
15. A calm, gentle spirit that balances my stubborn, emotional one
16. He never has to be the loudest or the center of attention in a group
17. A drive to innovate and challenge and never settle for good enough
18. He usually says sorry first
19. He hangs lights and sets up multiple trees and indulges my holiday frenzy
20. That he was my first love, prom date, and groom all in one
21. His incredible work ethic, which is so inspiring to me 
22. Always so appreciative of a home cooked meal or folded laundry
23. He loves Jesus, and knows the rest of it just doesn't matter
24. He's my scorpion killer, car washer, and pool guy
25. His logic and practicality balances my idealism and imagination perfectly
26. His adventurous side when he shrugs his shoulders and is all, "F#*% it!  We'll do it live!"
27. Although practical, he has a side to him of grand visions and big dreams
28. He gives generously
29. Finds me most attractive when I'm independent and confident 
30. Him in a scruffy beard and a flannel on a fall day
31. His quick wit and sense of humor
32. His sleepy face when he's just woken up from a nap on the couch
33. He debates and pushes back and challenges me
34. The ability he has to literally bring tears to my eyes when I think about how much I love him, and how lucky I am to call him my husband

Happy Birthday Babe!  I'm so very glad you were born.