Old man

Today is my Mikey's birthday. Remember his amazing 40th party last year? Ummm, not so much this year. We did celebrate, just in a different way. I sent him 41 e-mails throughout the day (thanks for the idea, Steph), telling him why we love him. Here's part of our list:

• You're a great gift giver
• You're an awesome provider
• You make me laugh everyday
• You truly enjoy being a family guy
• He loves me, too (Elle)
• You make us all Ute fans
• You take me on cool trips
• You know everyone wherever we go
• You always know what to say
• You've dated all of my best friends
• You have a bromance
• "Because bald is awesome." (Haley)
• He gets to say "I object!" at work (Haley)
• He gives you hugs when you're feeling bad (Christian)
• He takes me on daddy/daughter dates (Paige)
• He gives us daddy surprises (Paige)
• You nick-named yourself "The Great One
• He was the best bish ever (Christian)
• You allow me my vampire obsession
• He writes the best church talks (Haley)
• He's so handsome (Paige)
• You still like me after all these years
• You support my movie habit
• You're my rock when I need it
• You think of me during the day and let me know it by calling and e-mailing
• You make other people feel good about themselves
• You have rockin' taste in music
• You're a fantastic dad
• You bring me Diet Cokes
• You took the time and effort to interview my dad and grandpa before they passed away
• You're a foodie like me

I left the more inappropriate reasons why I love him off of this list. You're welcome. We celebrated by having dinner at Wendy's (so posh) and by spending the night in a hotel in the middle of Wyoming. Dad's funeral is this weekend so we're on the road.

Thanks, Mikey, for being the love of my life. Happy birthday, babe.