John just celebrated his 35th birthday and in honor of his special day, here are the top ten things you should know about him:
1. He likes chicken. (That is what he said to me when I asked him a semi-serious question when we were dating.) And he can fold his ears.
2. He remembers small details that people tell him. I am always amazed how he can ask somebody about their sister, their mom, their dog, or whatever, in detail. Even if it has been months since he last talked to them. He remembers little things that people tell him and asks sincerely about them.
3. He loves to water ski, run and play games. That is three-in-one. He also is up for anything including skiing, golf, and tennis.
4. He is very funny and is so quick. He makes me laugh and laugh and laugh. I'm usually still registering what somebody has said when he comes up with his witty response that is right on. I love it.
5. His senior class picture was a picture of just his eye. Yes, when he went to get his senior pictures taken, the photographer was trying out a new lens and took a picture of just John's eye. That is the picture that John chose to put in his yearbook. And when we showed up at his 10 year reunion and everybody was walking around with name tags with their senior yearbook picture on them, John was walking around with an eye next to his name.
6. He is a very hard worker and takes his responsibilities seriously.
These aren't his famous moves, but hula is almost as good.8. He makes people feel comfortable and at ease around him. He just has a knack for this.
9. He has a very healthy sense of self. One of the things that I was so attracted to when I met him. He is fine with who he is without being egotistical and never tries to be something or someone else. He does not usually care about what he is wearing (hence the 1985 bright yellow polo rugby shirt that he still wears. Ok, maybe it is 1990. And it does look good on him.) and is never wrapped up in himself.
10. What a great dad and husband! I know he really wants me and the kids to be happy. What more can you ask for. The kids cannot get enough of their dad. Even when he was dunking Natalie. She loved it.
Happy Birthday John!!
5 comments:
john, you really are a great guy. (erika, i know he doesn't read the blog so you'll have to pass this on :)). we love hanging out with you guys and wish we could do it more often. the stinkeye will live forever! happy late b-day! we love you!
ps-- he really does have a great knack for remembering things about people. he always asks about my family, (it's hard to keep all 8 of us straight but he does!). what a great talent!
long live the orange polo! :)
Erika, If I may - I add a few reasons I think John is great...
You always know where you stand with John! He has no false pretenses, no masks, nothing to hide. He has always made everyone laugh, and if you laugh with John, be prepared to have a stomach ache afterward. John could make the world's worst movie the funniest thing you have ever seen! He has always been an example of standing up for what he is passionate about. He is a true friend! He is lucky to have you as his wife!
John - I admire and respect you in so many ways! I love you and I am proud to be your sister! Happy Birthday!
John is a great guys, we'd have to agree with you. He was the first person we met when we moved onto your street 3 years ago. He was so kind and welcoming, we felt an instant connection and knew that we'd found a great place to live. I'm so grateful to have been able to get to know both you and John.
Erika, I always love your posts and pictures! I had to laugh at the photo of you at the airport with so many boxes and bags. It would have cost you a fortune to fly with that much stuff now! Hope you are having a wonderful summer. Can't wait to see you at book club.
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