Happy Birthday Mark and Mason

Happy Birthday Mark!!!

The big 30
Crazy that I use to think 30 was old.

So I thought I would tell everyone how "Lucky" I am to have Mark in my life. He is awesome.

Just a little about why I love Mark...first of all he is athletic! I always new I needed someone athletic... not only so our kids would be, but because I love to play... I wanted my love of sports to be a family affair. He far exceeds this category ... He is great at everything he plays.

He is Smart... He loves to research and he even remembers the stuff he researches... such a hard concept for me :) He is passionate about knowledge... I am sure most of you have been in some conversation with Mark and know exactly what I am talking about. He has the perfect balance of home, fun and work. He works hard and continually moves up in the company but he never has a hard time taking time off or even sleeping in. His job has never and will never run his life. He has a goal of being his own boss. I have no doubt that will happen soon. Like I said he researches and makes very calculated risks. I love this about him. I have never had the guts to take any risks...but I fully trust his.

Mark makes lifetime friends everywhere. He has a genuine concern for his friends and keeps in contact with many all over the US. He might not speak to them for years but often wonders how they are and what they are up to. When they do talk they catch up quickly. He will come home from work often and say, "guess who I talked to today." It will be some person I hadn't thought about for years.

Mark loves the gospel. He has been a member for 7 years now. He has so much faith and love for the Savior I am constantly feeding off of him. He is a great example to me.

He is a great dad. The kids adore him and love when he walks through the door. He pushes them to their potential. Jacob is quickly learning that dad doesn't just let you win... you have to earn it. Mark explains everything in detail to them... he wants them to understand everything around them. He loves his kids and wants the best for them.

Mark is the best!!! He is my best friend...I truly mean this. The other night we were sitting on the couch at 9:30 p.m. kids asleep, tv off and we were just talking... solving the worlds problems. Suddenly it was 1:00 a.m. we both chuckled and Mark said, "at least we like to talk to each other." I love that we enjoy each others company and can talk for hours even if we both get huge bags under our eyes often. Both Mark and I are completely different people from the day we got married. I look back and think, "what were we thinking... we were so young and stupid." I am so glad for the changes that have occurred in both of us. I love Mark more than I could have imagined and our marriage is better than I ever hoped for. I love you Mark... Happy Birthday

Now that you read my novel...
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if you think he is as cool as i do.


Happy Birthday Mason!

2 years old
No Way!!

Mason is our sunshine. He is a happy little guy that makes us laugh constantly. He loves to dance and jump... he jumps off of everything. I am sure we will spend some time in the emergency room with this one.

He is starting to talk very well. He is smart and so aware of everyones feelings. He is the best at hugs and kisses. He gives them freely.

He is so friendly. He will say hi to everyone and loves to talk. He carries on conversations all the time with our neighbors and they just laugh.

I love Mason tons... and I am so grateful for his smile.

Happy Birthday Mace!