38 reasons.

1. I love that he loves me so well.
2. I love his eyes and how they sparkle.
3. I love that our girl has those same eyes.
4. I love his heart for the Lord.
5. I love when he makes our children laugh.
6. I love when he wears a baseball cap.

7. I love that he makes me happy.
8. I love that I've celebrated birthdays with him since he was 17. 
9. I love when he laughs at movies he's watched a million times.
10. I love that he is wise with money.
11. I love that this family is his top priority.
12. I love when he wrestles with the big boys.

13. I love that we have such a rich history of struggles and triumphs together.
14. I love that I've lived on the other side of the world with him.
15. I love that he is passionate about the local church being on mission.

16. I love that he is well read and always has an answer to my questions.
17. I love that his interests are broad:  from sports to Broadway musicals.  
18. I love that he helps me cook dinner almost every night.
19. I love that he doesn't snore.
20. I love that he likes and appreciates good food.

21. I love that he studies marriage and constantly works on ours.
22. I love that he is a planner and big on punctuality.
23. I love when he holds a baby... particularly ours.

24. I love that he dreams big.
25. I love that he challenges people.
26. I love that he really could have been successful at ANY occupation, but he was chosen for this one.
27. I love that he listens without talking when I've had a long day.
28. I love that he never goes to bed alone.
29. I love that he sits in his chair and reads his Bible before work every morning.
30. I love when his face gets scruffy after a few days of not shaving.
31. I love that he loves traveling and dreams of new adventures.

32. I love that he kisses me every day before he walks out the door.

33. I love that he lays in the floor to play with the babies every afternoon when he returns home.

34. I love that he values my opinion.
35. I love when he asks, "What can I do to help you?"
36. I love that he chose me.
37. I love that he text me during the day.
38. I love that he's the first face and the last face I see each day.

And one to grow on... I love that each birthday with him just gets better and better.

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  I hope I make you even one tenth as happy as you make me!  I love you.