Yesterday Jonathan and I had our 9th wedding anniversary. He had to work and it was a Monday so we are planning to do something this weekend. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful man as my husband.
Here are 9 qualities that I love about him. (9 to represent the 9 years I've enjoyed with him)
1. He is a kind and gentle person. His heart is so big. I couldn't imagine him not liking anyone. He also teaches our children to be nice to all people. This was one requirement I had to have in a husband.
2. He is the BEST daddy ever. All of our kids have a great relationship with him. He is constantly complimenting the girls and making them feel sooooo good about themselves. He is a wonderful example to our boys.
3. He knows how to treat me. He always so respectful of me. He treats me like a queen.
4. He is very compassionate. He LOVES to help people. He's given money to people on the street where I wouldn't. There was this one Christmas Eve and he was getting some last minute things and he saw a homeless lady sitting in the cold. He decided to go to the ATM and pull out a 20 and give it to her. After he left he looked back and he saw her go to her knees in thanks. At this time we didn't have the money to give, but he saw that she needed more than we did.
5. He makes the time for us. There are times where he has to get up early but sacrifices sleep to have one on one time with me. We will just talk forever. I never feel neglected. Even when he is out of town. He makes up for it when he gets back.
6. I LOVE his personality. He always makes me laugh. He is so fun loving and isn't concerned if he's out of the ordinary at times. I love that he can be authentically Jonathan. I love that he has a very thoughtful side as well. I love that he's a deep thinker and the conclusions he comes up with amazes me.
7. He KNOWS me. Sometimes better than myself. He makes the time to work with me through the hard days that we all have. He also wants to know me inside and out. I feel VERY blessed to have someone that cares about ME that much.
8. He has a strong spirit and he shows that to all of us. He has a desire to do the right thing. He respects the priesthood which he holds. He often has the spirit with him and it's a wonderful feeling just to be around him.
9. He takes very good care of us. I've been able to stay home with the kids since Lily was born. We went through hard times, but through his hard work it has paid off. He works so hard so we can be taken care of. He went through school with a big growing family. He persevered and did a great job.
The list doesn't stop there. I love my husband with all of my heart and feel like the luckiest girl alive. I'll give thanks to his parents for raising such a wonderful man.
Lily is getting so old. I can't believe that she's going to be eight soon. She loves playing on the computer. I didn't know how to use a computer at her age like she does.
Miriam is now 4 months old and she's rolling over. It's so cute to see her facial expressions. She's being vocal more and smiles all the time.
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