(43-94) Happy Birthday Luis!!!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful, husband Luis, who turned 40 today.   When I met Luis he had just turned 23; although he told me that he was 28; (which has to be a story for another time, since I wrote about it in my "Glamour magazine" essay.)   I can honestly say that I feel like Luis and I have grown up together over the past 17 years, and I'm so proud of the man that he's become.

This morning, Luis and I went to lunch at Talking Stick casino for our weekly date. We then went to the kid's school and participated in both Kelsie and Lyndzi's Harvest festival parties; and tonight we're going to The Shout House with some friends.  Luis contemplated taking a trip to Vegas for his birthday, but since we were just there 2 months ago; he decided to celebrate locally instead.

In honor of Luis and his 40th birthday, I'd like to share (in no particular order;) 40 of the reasons that I LOVE, ADORE and CHERISH Luis.

1.   He's HOT! (OK, well maybe there is an order.)
2.   He's given me 3 BEAUTIFUL children
3.   He's EXTREMELY hardworking
4.   His family is his #1 priority
5.   He's fair
6.   He makes the BEST Guacamole
7.   He mops
8.   He willingly cleans the showers
9.   He is MacGyveresque
10. He's very well informed about politics
11. He thinks I'm funny
12. He is a SUPER snuggler
13. He still likes to hold my hand
14. He's thoughtful
15. He makes camping enjoyable
16. He's honest
17. He's trustworthy
18. He's open minded
19. He makes me feel desirable
20. He's not macho
21. He likes to learn new things
22. He goes with the flow
23. He's reliable
24. He's intelligent
25. He's sensitive
26. He makes us feel safe.
27. He's a grill master
28. He likes to craft with me. The man is a BIG fan of a hot glue gun.
29. He is kind to EVERYONE
30. He loves to gossip
31. He likes to play games
32. He loves to stay up all night and shop on Black Friday
33. He's self-sacrificing
34. He's considerate
35. He's FUN!
36. He likes to play in the snow
37. He almost always drives.
38. He makes outrageous omelets
39. He compliments my cooking
40. He's MINE!!

What more can I say? I am very grateful for the years that I've shared with Luis and I can't wait to see what the next 40 years bring for him.
Till next time...
Queen of EVERYTHING