My friend's husband did something similar to this for her birthday, I decided to copy him with my own twist. I'm not usually mushy, gushy and Brandon and I are not into PDA but I do love him, so for his 26th birthday I have decided to write down 26 reasons why he is my perfect match.
#1 Brandon makes me stronger. He makes me do things I don't want to so that I learn how or can later feel the accomplishment. He knows my limits better than I do and he pushes me to them in the most loving way.
#2 Brandon is smart. That's all... call me shallow but I like a smart guy!
#3 Brandon loves to learn. What's smarts without knowledge? You can constantly find him on the computer researching things. From the "7 days war" to programming.
#4 Brandon is a nerd. Brandon has read the entire Lord or the Rings trilogy multiple times. He knows all the nerdy references from star wars and star trek and constantly impresses me with tidbits of information and random facts.
#5 Brandon is HOT! Tall, lean, tan, bright blue eyes... no wonder my son is so cute!
#6 Brandon indulges me when I really need it. Brandon watched Phineas and Ferb with me almost every night of my pregnancy! He bought me licorice at 10:30pm because I was crying for it. He then checked on me in the middle of the night while I was cleaning the house and eating said licorice. (confessions from the first trimester).
#7 Brandon can sing. I mean really sing. Sometimes, when I beg enough, he will sing the Hobbit song to me. Sends chills down my spine!
#8 Brandon is financially savvy. What could make a girl more secure than knowing her husband understands finance, saves for the future, and takes care of his family.
#9 Brandon wants to work and wants me to stay home with our children. I couldn't be more grateful for this. Although I would go back to work if needed, I love that Brandon wants me to be able to stay home.
#10 Brandon is a great dad. He makes sure Seth has what he needs, plays with him, and sends me a text EVERY Wednesday afternoon to ask how Seth's physical therapy went. Melts my heart!
#11 Brandon will debate with me no matter how strange the topic. One example would be the likelihood of a shark pulling off my scuba mask!
#12 Brandon doesn't need to understand my feelings to believe that they are there. No matter how irrational or silly, he validates what I feel.
#13 Brandon is a righteous priesthood holder and temple worthy man. Enough said.
#14 Brandon is a biblical scholar. You have a question about the Bible, he has the answer.
#15 Brandon has a GREAT memory. One of his friends joined the navy to work as a submarine engineer and Brandon had an hour long, two sided conversation with him about all the different submarines. When we left I asked him how he knew so much about them and he said "Oh, I read a submarine encyclopedia I found in my dad's study when I was 9."
#16 Brandon is the most service oriented man I know. Brandon will help out anyone, anytime without question. Last Christmas, we drove to Montana. The night before our 6:00am drive there was a ward Christmas party. We planned to make an appearance and then leave but Brandon got busy helping with something. Before we knew it we were one of the last people there. Instead of leaving at this point, Brandon stayed to the bitter end helping take down lights, vacuum, and pack decorations.
#17 Brandon is responsible. He never shirks his duties and makes sure that I don't either.
#18 Brandon is a hard worker. He does his best and he keeps going until its done.
#19 Brandon enjoys the outdoors. I grew up camping and hiking so I'm glad to have someone who is always up to doing those things with me.
#20 Brandon takes care of himself. Brandon enjoys mountain biking and goes on runs when he isn't able to get a ride in. With all the health problems going around these days, exercise and healthy eating can make a huge difference.
#21 Brandon's happy little grin. When Brandon is really excited about something or is having fun doing something he thinks is somewhat silly, he has this cute smile he will flash! The first time I saw it was after our first date when he couldn't even wait until the next day to ask me out again. I knew then that I was in trouble because the crush had started! The next time I saw it (its kind of rare) was 5 months later when he flashed it to me in the middle of singing along hard core to one of his favorite songs on the car radio. I knew right then and there, I was in love!
#22 Brandon loves his mom. There is no denying the love he has for his mom when you have been around the two of them or heard him talking about her.
#23 Brandon respects his dad. He values his dad's opinion and although he is not likely to seek out advice, when his dad gives it he takes it very seriously. He does the same with my dad which is another great thing about him.
#24 Brandon knows me. He knows my flaws, my concerns and what makes me happy. He knows when I need to be alone or when I need some attention. He knows that I am always right!
#25 Brandon is patient. I can't number the times I have kept him waiting, been late, or made the same mistake over and over again but he never gets mad. Irritated, maybe. But never angry.
#26 Brandon loves me. He loves me for me. He loves my corks, and my weirdness. He makes me want to be a better person and I love him for it.
#1 Brandon makes me stronger. He makes me do things I don't want to so that I learn how or can later feel the accomplishment. He knows my limits better than I do and he pushes me to them in the most loving way.
#2 Brandon is smart. That's all... call me shallow but I like a smart guy!
#3 Brandon loves to learn. What's smarts without knowledge? You can constantly find him on the computer researching things. From the "7 days war" to programming.
#4 Brandon is a nerd. Brandon has read the entire Lord or the Rings trilogy multiple times. He knows all the nerdy references from star wars and star trek and constantly impresses me with tidbits of information and random facts.
#5 Brandon is HOT! Tall, lean, tan, bright blue eyes... no wonder my son is so cute!
#6 Brandon indulges me when I really need it. Brandon watched Phineas and Ferb with me almost every night of my pregnancy! He bought me licorice at 10:30pm because I was crying for it. He then checked on me in the middle of the night while I was cleaning the house and eating said licorice. (confessions from the first trimester).
#7 Brandon can sing. I mean really sing. Sometimes, when I beg enough, he will sing the Hobbit song to me. Sends chills down my spine!
#8 Brandon is financially savvy. What could make a girl more secure than knowing her husband understands finance, saves for the future, and takes care of his family.
#9 Brandon wants to work and wants me to stay home with our children. I couldn't be more grateful for this. Although I would go back to work if needed, I love that Brandon wants me to be able to stay home.
#10 Brandon is a great dad. He makes sure Seth has what he needs, plays with him, and sends me a text EVERY Wednesday afternoon to ask how Seth's physical therapy went. Melts my heart!
#12 Brandon doesn't need to understand my feelings to believe that they are there. No matter how irrational or silly, he validates what I feel.
#13 Brandon is a righteous priesthood holder and temple worthy man. Enough said.
#14 Brandon is a biblical scholar. You have a question about the Bible, he has the answer.
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#15 Brandon has a GREAT memory. One of his friends joined the navy to work as a submarine engineer and Brandon had an hour long, two sided conversation with him about all the different submarines. When we left I asked him how he knew so much about them and he said "Oh, I read a submarine encyclopedia I found in my dad's study when I was 9."
#16 Brandon is the most service oriented man I know. Brandon will help out anyone, anytime without question. Last Christmas, we drove to Montana. The night before our 6:00am drive there was a ward Christmas party. We planned to make an appearance and then leave but Brandon got busy helping with something. Before we knew it we were one of the last people there. Instead of leaving at this point, Brandon stayed to the bitter end helping take down lights, vacuum, and pack decorations.
#17 Brandon is responsible. He never shirks his duties and makes sure that I don't either.
#18 Brandon is a hard worker. He does his best and he keeps going until its done.
#19 Brandon enjoys the outdoors. I grew up camping and hiking so I'm glad to have someone who is always up to doing those things with me.
#20 Brandon takes care of himself. Brandon enjoys mountain biking and goes on runs when he isn't able to get a ride in. With all the health problems going around these days, exercise and healthy eating can make a huge difference.
#21 Brandon's happy little grin. When Brandon is really excited about something or is having fun doing something he thinks is somewhat silly, he has this cute smile he will flash! The first time I saw it was after our first date when he couldn't even wait until the next day to ask me out again. I knew then that I was in trouble because the crush had started! The next time I saw it (its kind of rare) was 5 months later when he flashed it to me in the middle of singing along hard core to one of his favorite songs on the car radio. I knew right then and there, I was in love!
#22 Brandon loves his mom. There is no denying the love he has for his mom when you have been around the two of them or heard him talking about her.
#23 Brandon respects his dad. He values his dad's opinion and although he is not likely to seek out advice, when his dad gives it he takes it very seriously. He does the same with my dad which is another great thing about him.
#24 Brandon knows me. He knows my flaws, my concerns and what makes me happy. He knows when I need to be alone or when I need some attention. He knows that I am always right!
#25 Brandon is patient. I can't number the times I have kept him waiting, been late, or made the same mistake over and over again but he never gets mad. Irritated, maybe. But never angry.
#26 Brandon loves me. He loves me for me. He loves my corks, and my weirdness. He makes me want to be a better person and I love him for it.
There are too many reason why I love this man to write them all down. He has a good heart and I couldn't be more blessed that he decided to give it to me. Happy 26th Birthday!!
I love you Doon!
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