Happy 34th, Bradley!

Today is my wonderful husband's birthday! I feel very blessed to have him in my life. In honor of his 34th year, I have compiled a list of 34 things I love about him. He truly is a remarkable person and I am grateful that we found each other.

1. Brad has an amazing gift with words. He's an extremely good writer and speaker. His emails won me over instantly when we first began our courtship.

2. Brad is a natural giver. He wants others around him to be happy, especially those he loves most. He is always willing to give up his time, money, and energy to help his family.

3. Brad is a wonderful father. I personally have never met a man so devoted to his children the way Brad is to Scott and Emma. Whether they realize it or not, Brad is the greatest blessing in their lives.

4. Brad is extremely smart. His math skills and grammar skills are pretty advanced. He's good at remembering facts, solving puzzles, and dealing with everyday problems.

5. Brad is very organized. He writes in his planner daily and always makes sure things get done. He is very dependable and responsible, and he knows how to commit.

6. Brad is very good with money. He knows how to budget and save. He knows how to get out of debt and stay out of debt. I admire the way he handles the finances in our home.

7. Brad has an amazing testimony of Jesus Christ and the gospel. His faith is very important to him. I admire his diligence and willingness to serve in the church.

8. Brad takes his job responsibilities seriously. He is an extremely reliable employee and he is always willing to do his part. His employers know that they can depend on him and trust him to get the work done.

9. Brad is not afraid to do household chores. He does the dishes, laundry, mows the lawn, vacuums, cleans toilets, dusts, takes out garbage--- you name it. He gets things done if they need to be done.

10. Brad pampers me when I feel sick. I appreciate knowing that I can always depend on him during the rough times.

11. Brad gives great massages! He'll massage my feet, my back, my neck... He's wonderful!

12. Brad always kisses me when he leaves to work and returns home. His affection gives me security throughout the day and something to look forward to in the evening.

13. Brad will very often cook for us on weekends. He is really good at making and preparing breakfast foods. It's amazing what he can do with a few eggs and butter. Mmmm!

14. Brad always looks for ways to keep me happy and satisfied. If I seem upset about something he immediately asks what he can do to help. He always makes me feel better.

15. Brad has very nice physical features. He has amazingly gorgeous eye lashes, sexy muscular legs, really nice arms, a really cute butt, a nice abdomen, and no hair on his back. :) I like him!

16. Brad likes smart chick flicks! He loves Jane Austen movies, which I am thrilled about, because then we can enjoy watching them together. It's nice having similar tastes.

17. Brad loves having discussions with me. It's so nice being able to have interesting chats with him, knowing that he's genuinely interested in what I have to say. I don't take that for granted! I am fully aware that there are many guys out there who don't like to talk.

18. Brad never, ever says anything bad about me or my appearance. He always makes me feel beautiful and loved. He always has something good to say about me.

19. Brad and I never fight and we have never had a heated argument. The times we have disagreed were always handled maturely and respectfully. I love that we communicate so well together.

20. Brad is not afraid to say "I love you." He declares his love for me every single day-- multiple times. It does not get old with us.

21. Brad is generally a very romantic guy. He is not afraid to be sensitive or emotional, and he knows how to treat his wife with love and tenderness. He sure does make me happy!

22. Brad has a great sense of humor. He loves laughing and entertaining himself with smart, witty humor. He makes me laugh constantly.

23. Brad is very physically affectionate. He always kisses me, gives me hugs, and holds my hand. I love spending evenings cuddling with him.

24. Brad is very close to his parents, siblings, aunts, and uncles. He comes from a secure and loving family background, which I am very grateful for. He has a wonderful relationship with his mother.

25. Brad is very stable, just like me. He prefers not changing homes or jobs. His stability gives me security.

26. Brad is just the right height to give fantastic hugs! I love feeling his arms around me. I love how tall he is. He's perfect.

27. Brad is naturally good at sports. He's good at volleyball, soccer, and basketball, and he tries to go to the gym regularly. He's generally a health-conscience guy, but not to the extreme, which I am also grateful for.

28. Brad is a homebody. He would rather stay at home with his family than seek entertainment elsewhere. This aspect of his personality matches up perfectly with mine.

29. Brad is good with electronics. I am very grateful for this, considering I have no clue how electronics work most of the time. It helps having a husband with a technical brain.

30. Brad never has to be nagged by me or anyone else to accomplish tasks he has committed to complete. He takes his responsibilities seriously.

31. Brad has a current temple recommend and is worthy to go to the temple. I am grateful that he takes his worthiness seriously. The greatest aspect of our marriage is that we were able to marry in the Salt Lake Temple. Such a blessing!

32. Brad has a way of motivating me to want to be a better person. I know I do the same for him, too. It's nice being in a relationship where each partner actively tries to do his or her best to be there for the other.

33. Brad gives wonderful gifts! He tries to find out what I need and want most and always comes up with great ideas. I appreciate his thoughtfulness and his desire to keep me happy.

34. I also love Brad simply because I made the choice to love him. I've got the greatest husband a woman could ask for simply because I've chosen to see him that way. He truly is a wonderful husband, lover, and friend. I feel very blessed to have him in my life.