12 Years with a Hottie

Our 12-year anniversary was June 6th. I can't believe how fast time has flown by. It seemed like yesterday that I was sitting in my first day of Book of Mormon Institute class when this really cute guy came in and sat by me "Yes!" I remember thinking, "What better way to learn about the BOM than with a hottie sitting next to me!" Well, he was a hottie until Willy walked in. (The hottie turned out to be Willy's best bud, Todd, who to many, is still a hottie). This is going to sound cheesy and sappy, but the second he walked in, we looked at each other for a moment, and I suddenly felt queasy. My cool, confident self went bye-bye, and I really was struck. Yes, he was a hottie, but that is not what made me into jello. It was the confident way he looked at me and that twinkle in his eyes. I knew at that moment that I was going to get to know that guy (and maybe plant one on him later).

And rewind 13 years, and here we are! Young muffins.

As I've thought about our life together, I feel so blessed to have shared my life with Willy. There are a million reasons why I love him, but here is a list of my TOP 10.

10. He always makes me smile when he walks through the door.

9. He encouraged and supported me when I chose to start my pre-school. He makes me feel like the best dang teacher around.

8. He has had continued support with my runs. He came to my marathon in St. George when I told him he didn't have to, and I meant it --not one of the girl tricks. This happened to be probably THE most stressful day of his life (bar results). He put me before himself, and that melted me.

7. He rolls his eyes at me without rolling his eyes. I know I get a little koo-koo, and I know that inside he is probably rolling his eyes, but most often, he makes light of the situation or brushes it off altogether.

6. He makes me feel like his priority. He works really hard, and sometimes I forget that he has a high-pressured job because he is all husband and father when he gets home.

5. He RARELY complains about anything. He'll eat pretty much anything too...except grapefruit and perhaps ward potluck sushi.

4. He makes me laugh. (Does everyone know that he still has his own "woobee" aka blanket? We are on his 3rd one since we got married and he sleeps with it every night no matter what.)

3. He only snores when he is really sick. Granted, that snore sounds like a ship's fog horn, but it's only when he's sick.

2. He is a good man who loves his Savior and honors his priesthood.

1. He is a constant in my life. I depend on him, trust him and love to kiss on him.

And here we are 2008. A little older and a little hotter.

Happy Anniversary!