Here is a slideshow containing pictures of Joe and I...before kids! Looking at these pictures again I realize how much more I love my husband every day. Here are a few reasons that I love him so much...and that I know God created us exactly for each other:
- He stays up at night with our kids so that I can sleep, even when he's the one who has to get up early the next morning and spend the day at work. (That's right, even during the week Joe will get up with either kid so that I don't have to.)
- He does the dishes EVERY night...amazing.
- He does as much (if not more) laundry than I do...and doesn't procrastinate, which I'm good about.
- Joe prays for our family daily, but also prays over me for decisions and for strength. He makes sure that our children see the importance of prayer. His true desire is that all of our children come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and that they develop the same relationship with our Lord that we have both come to rely on.
- He makes me laugh...out loud. I don't usually really laugh out loud, don't know why, but it's rare...Joe makes me laugh out loud, all the time.
- He knows I'm crazy and he loves me anyway, might even love my craziness.
- I never knew that a man could literally ache for his children, I've watched my husbands heart break and grow at the same time with our children. I know that my father loves me endlessly, but I've never watched as a father fell in love with his children...I've watched it twice now.
- He is so smart with our family finances. He keeps us budgeted and makes sure that we are tithing to the church, giving to ministries, and being good stewards.
- He loves to be in shape. He is excited about running another marathon this year and is excited about our family doing outdoor things together (not sure we'll ALL be running). I'm really proud that he did a marathon in June 2007.
- He loves us. He loves us all unconditionally. He is so commited to our family and never wants to be anywhere more than at home with the 3 of us.
Happy Valentine's Day
Love: Andrea, Ella, and Billy