Happy Birthday Clay!!

Today is my wonderful husband's birthday. I won't tell you how old he is but I'll give you 33 reasons (in no particular order) why I love him so much.

1. He is a very patient man (and this compliments my impatience rather well.)
2. He loves baseball and gets so excited watching it. Makes me smile when he is in there cheering and clapping like a little boy.
3. He is a great husband! I can hardly believe its been 7 1/2 years. The time just flies.
4. He is an outstanding father!! I love watching him interact with Kenley everyday. It melts my heart.
5. He has green eyes and a great smile.
6. He values his family.
7. He has a great family which means I have great in-laws (and for that I am very blessed.)
8.  He gets along with my parents too, which also makes me lucky.
9. He is a provider and works hard to make sure we have what we need.
10. He enjoys his job and tells me about his day.
11. He enjoys a good meal. (We Brockmans love to eat!)
12. He is a softy for animals (much like me. We will always have some sort of furry creature in our home.)
13. He is a planner (but leaves the little details to me which I thrive on.)
14. He is smart. I am so proud of him for going back to school for his Masters so that he could change jobs and do something he loves everyday.
15. He has a lot of useless knowledge. I don't know where he gets it.
16. He knows it's hard for me to say I'm wrong or I'm sorry and yet he puts up with me. Thanks hon!
17. He loves to vacation where its warm and sunny like Florida and enjoys the beach.
18. He has strong arms for hugs after a long day.
19.  He seems to know just when I need a hug.
20. He drives most of the way on our long car trips and doesn't mind if I sleep the whole way.
21. He is shy around new people.
22. He lets me make most of the decorating choices for our home (and he likes what I pick out.)
23. He has very strong values of right and wrong.
24. He enjoys a cold beer while grilling out. It just seems so relaxing.
25. He reads this blog.
26. He doesn't think I'm crazy.
27. He likes to budget and "run the numbers." He has all sorts of spreadsheets with regards to building our new house and it helps keep us focused and on track.
28.  He likes to take walks and enjoy the weather.
29. He is quiet.
30. He is sweet and always tries to surprise me even if I ruin it.
31. He is a great listener.
32. He loves to stay in and watch movies. Makes for a nice relaxing weekend.
33. He makes me happy.

So here's to you Clay....HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you!