happy birthday, baby!

today is josh's big 3-0. i thought i'd take this opportunity to list 30 things i love about him, in no particular order.

1) his heartfelt prayer to "be a light" to our friends, showing them jesus' love
2) his mischievous grin
3) his willingness to help anyone, even total strangers, at any time
4) his smiley eyes
5) his childlike playfulness
6) his voice
7) his mad handyman skills--seriously, it seems there is nothing this man can't do!
8) his family
9) his love for a job well done
10) his enthusiasm for my cooking :o)
11) his sweet kisses
12) his ability to "fight fair" (a.k.a. kindness)
13) his loud laugh
14) his self-sacrificial love for me
15) his ability to make me laugh at myself
16) his naming an orange boat the "black pearl" and a blue boat the "green eyed lady"
17) his generousity
18) his love for people
19) his love for music
20) his crazy sideburns
21) his passion for the outdoors
22) his creativity in building his own mountain bike
23) his hugs
24) his loyalty
25) his love for reading aloud to each other
26) his honor
27) his thoughtfulness
28) his hard work to support us
29) his love for children & the elderly
30) & most of all, his love for jesus

if you get the chance today, call or text him birthday wishes!