Happy Birthday Catherine!

Before I get started on the mushy stuff, I just want to wish my favorite person in the world, Catherine, HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY!!

Catherine's First Photo!

Catherine at about 1 year old. I just love that happy smile!

I can definitely see where our kids get their cuteness!

Now, since you are 26 years old, you get 26 of the innumerable things I love about you! (In no particular order)

1. Just you...because you are my best friend!

2. The fact that you love me

3. Your beautiful smile

4. Your passion for life

5. Your love of all people, especially children with special needs

6. The way you teach and interact with Emily and Jonathan

7. Your love of the Gospel

8. Your testimony of Christ's atonement and the restoration of His Church

9. Your postive attitude

10. Your spunk

11. Your joyful heart

12. Your tight hugs when I get home from work

13. Your unfailing support of me and my pursuits

14. The way you keep our home clean and organized

15. Your soft kisses

16. Your love of music

17. Your angelic singing voice

18. Your ability to plan

19. Your boundless energy

20. The way you go out of your way to serve others

21. Your ability to make friends with strangers

22. Your ability to make others feel happy and loved

23. Your yummy dinners

24. Your emerald eyes

25. Your generosity

26. The way that you love me

Bonus...an original poem (sort of):

26 Years

26 years are but a few

of the many years ahead of you.

I love you, Catherine!