- She keeps me honest and doesn't let me get away with mischief (most recently during a settlers match).
- She is smart.
- She reads books and has great opinions about them.
- She has introduced me to Harriet Beecher Stowe (as much as I bemoan having to read the books, I secretly do like them).
- She is patient with our son Gabe who seems to be crying more and more these days.
- She tirelessly takes care of two children.
- She has a kind and tender heart towards those in need.
- She loves Jesus and wants to follow Him with all her heart.
- Her knowledge of scripture is impressive.
- She makes AMAZING cakes for my birthdays!
- She watches science fiction shows with me (LOST, Battle Star Galactica, Fringe)
- 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.
- 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).
- She picks out all of my clothes and makes me look good.
- She makes me look good simply by standing next to me.
- She loves to eat healthy and makes sure our children do. She makes sure I do, too, but sometimes I sneak a little KFC.
- She is patient with me, especially on my not-so-good days.
- She's willing to talk about economics and politics with me, even though I don't think she always wants to.
- 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.
- She loves me unconditionally.
- She agreed to marry me.
- She challenges me, even when I don't want to be challenged.
- She is beautiful!
- She laughs at all of my jokes, even when she says they're not funny.
- She is willing to learn my favorite recipes that my mom made growing up - specifically the candy cane cookies.
- She likes adventures (of which we would have more if we hadn't created our own little adventures!).
- She manages our household wisely.
- She gives wise counsel and is my confidant.
Happy Birthday Alison! Gabe, Eva and I love you!
5 comments:
Happy Birthday, Alison!!
Love this. Sounds like a beautiful and godly woman! Can't wait to meet you, Alison! Happy Birthday
Nice list... Nice girl... Nice family! Happy birthday!
Jonathan, Libby, and Noah
That is so sweet! Happy Birthday:)
Tears. Multitude of tears. *Sniffle* I love you guys!!!
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