10 things we love about Aaron...

My husband doesn't like when I write nice things about him to be read by all, but I think it's my priviledge as his wife on his birthday... So here's to our big birthday boy!

10 things we love about Aaron:

1. He's an amazing dad and big kid at heart. Elise and Elijah love the times he'll put on his swim shorts and hop in the tub with them during bathtime.

2. He never tires of Hide and Seek and finds maybe more delight in hiding from the kids than they have in finding him.

3. He tries to out the trash before going to work in the morning. It's rare that he won't have time to do it. And if he's in a rush, he'll apologize! He's so funny.

4. Sometimes he'll bring home dinner, just because. We can usually count on our favorites: sashimi, miso soup or orange chicken. Sometimes, it's so great especially if I'm too tired to make dinner. Even other times, when I have something already made, I think it's sweet. It's great to have leftovers the next day!

5. He makes me feel appreciated through things that he says and the prayers he offers in behalf of our family. He's very affecionate and says he loves us often. I feel pretty because he says I am even though I am the heaviest I've ever been! He's my Johnny. (as in Lingo)

6. He makes me laugh by being silly and goofy - which balances me out when I'm stressed. What does he do that so silly? Welll, he plays beach soccer (with an imaginary ball) with our brother-in-law, Jun. He sometimes sings in his sleep, and says the randomest things. ("You don't like Bon Jovi?") He's has a wonderment for life and it's opportunities, which makes life very full.

7. He'll cover me with blankets if I fall asleep on the couch.

8. I love the way he cooks breakfast. I love breakfast but I am too lazy to make a full-blown breakfast very often. I usually eat oatmeal or scrambled eggs. But when Aaron gets inspired, he goes all out with bacon, eggs, potatoes, or sometimes fried rice.

9. He's impossible to be mad at. We have differing opinions, but we don't really fight. I think it's because of Aaron's nature, because I can be resentful and I know I have a temper if provoked... I fought with one particular companion on my mission, a bunch - I mean, like I saw red a couple of times. That has never happened with Aaron, I think it's because he's so loving, so quick to apologize and so quick to forgive.

10. Even though the list could go on and on, I'll just end with how Christ-like and charitable he is. He has a heart of gold and he is full of the spirit of aloha. He often fixes a plate of food for a homeless person or scounges around for a couple of dollars to share with someone in need. He's always striking up conversations with people and always prays to find people to share the gospel with.