Jun 25, 2011

Happy Birthday Alison!

Today, June 25th (which also happens to be the half birthday of Jesus) is Alison's birthday!  She turns 28 today, and in honor of that, here are 28 reasons I love Alison:

  1. She keeps me honest and doesn't let me get away with mischief (most recently during a settlers match). 
  2. She is smart. 
  3. She reads books and has great opinions about them. 
  4. She has introduced me to Harriet Beecher Stowe (as much as I bemoan having to read the books, I secretly do like them). 
  5. She is patient with our son Gabe who seems to be crying more and more these days. 
  6. She tirelessly takes care of two children. 
  7. She has a kind and tender heart towards those in need. 
  8. She loves Jesus and wants to follow Him with all her heart. 
  9. Her knowledge of scripture is impressive.  
  10. She makes AMAZING cakes for my birthdays!
  11. She watches science fiction shows with me (LOST, Battle Star Galactica, Fringe) 
  12. She strives to be the best mother she can be with Gabe and Eva - even though Eva is being more and more trying these days.
  13. She loves to learn - and is taking great care to make the most of her masters classes (despite having an energetic little girl and being pregnant during the last semester). 
  14. She picks out all of my clothes and makes me look good. 
  15. She makes me look good simply by standing next to me. 
  16. She loves to eat healthy and makes sure our children do.  She makes sure I do, too, but sometimes I sneak a little KFC. 
  17. She is patient with me, especially on my not-so-good days. 
  18. She's willing to talk about economics and politics with me, even though I don't think she always wants to. 
  19. She loves the Law of the Lord.  Literally - she loves Leviticus and Deuteronomy.  In fact, she seeks out sermons on those books of the Bible and listens to them. 
  20. She loves me unconditionally. 
  21. She agreed to marry me. 
  22. She challenges me, even when I don't want to be challenged. 
  23. She is beautiful!
  24. She laughs at all of my jokes, even when she says they're not funny. 
  25. She is willing to learn my favorite recipes that my mom made growing up - specifically the candy cane cookies. 
  26. She likes adventures (of which we would have more if we hadn't created our own little adventures!). 
  27. She manages our household wisely. 
  28. She gives wise counsel and is my confidant.
Happy Birthday Alison!  Gabe, Eva and I love you!


5 comments:

Amos said...

Happy Birthday, Alison!!

Alice H said...

Love this. Sounds like a beautiful and godly woman! Can't wait to meet you, Alison! Happy Birthday

Dr. Dad said...

Nice list... Nice girl... Nice family! Happy birthday!
Jonathan, Libby, and Noah

Anonymous said...

That is so sweet! Happy Birthday:)

Alicia Pashby said...

Tears. Multitude of tears. *Sniffle* I love you guys!!!

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