Happy Birthday, Blue!

Blue turned 30 on April 21! His birthday fell on a Wednesday this year so I surprised him with a little birthday celebration at church with the youth and we went out to lunch that day to Flat Rock (yum :) ). I thank the Lord for sending me such an amazing man to be my husband and the best daddy to my children. To celebrate his 30th birthday here are 30 of the reasons I love him..........

1. His daily life encourages and challenges me to pursue the Lord and grow in my relationship with Him.
2. He has a sincere heart to reach the lost and grow the kingdom.
3. He challenges me to reach outside of my comfort zone.
4. He is truly the most amazing father I could have ever dreamed of and daily pursues our daughter.
5. His life reflects his pursuit of the Lord.
6. He truly makes me so happy. I am always happier when he is around.
7. He has a thirst for studying and absorbing the Word.
8. He loves to learn.
9. He leads us in such a fun marriage that is full of SO much laughter.
10. He has a goofy side that only few people get to see and he makes me laugh so much.
11. He makes me feel completely safe and protected.
12. He is direct, yet gently, in calling me out in my sin - I am so thankful for this.
13. He desires to please the Lord before pleasing people.
14. He always puts others before himself.
15. He is one of the most generous and giving people I know.
16. He is an incredible leader in our home and makes it easy for me to follow and submit to his leadership.
17. I have never doubted or questioned his love and devotion to our family.
18. I love the way he looks at our daughter, Campbell.
19. He is such a Godly father and husband and desires to continually be refined.
20. He isn't embarrassed to make every goofy noise and gesture imaginable to make our daughter laugh.
21. He is quick to forgive and never holds a grudge.
22. He is one of the most patient people I know.
23. He never judges me.
24. He is very bold and not easily intimidated.
25. He is completely confident in who he is without an ounce of arrogance.
26. He honors his word.
27. He loves, respects and treasures his friendships.
28. He is quick to listen and slow to speak.
29. He so easily trusts the Lord and exhibits so much faith in Him. He never worries and always trusts.
30. He makes me need a much longer list.

Happy Birthday, Blue! I love you!