Happy Birthday, G!!

Age 2

My hubby & best friend =)

Happy 38th Birthday, G!

Here are 38 things about G:

1. He's the youngest of 6 children

2. He's a great singer

3. Plays the banjo, guitar, piano, ukulele ... I could go on

4. LOVES to read

5. Collects books like his Dad

6. Built our shed out back

7. Can fix almost anything (even his nieces and nephews are convinced)

8. Loves Indian food

9. Makes amazing Italian food

10. Used to pretend to be Superman full-time as a kid. Still has the costume!

11. Ran away from home to buy a gumball

12. Got a ride home via police car (see #11)

13. Scared his mom half-to-death by getting lost in KMart. He went to the car to look for her and then hid in the back and fell asleep. He woke up to much commotion and many police.

14. Made State Honor Choir when in HS

15. His official 1st car was a .... wait for it ... Gremlin. He traded it in ... fast.

16. Loves peppermint ice cream with hot fudge

17. He has made up several songs for the boys -- family favorites

18. Is a GREAT cook ... even if he uses EVERY pot and pan in the kitchen!

19. He's a master tickler & wrestler of the boys

20. Graduated from HS in '88

21. Finished up his Masters Degree and is working on a Ph.D equivalent in Chaplaincy (he can explain it better!)

22. Does foot races with the boys. B is STILL trying to beat him

23. Gives great shoulder rides to the boys

24. Takes us on great hikes

25. Can drive long distances. Yes, we're complete opposites here.

26. Has to wear glasses now, much to his chagrin

27. Likes to collect hats from places we visit

28. Unselfishly gave me the side of the bed I wanted ... 16 years ago. (Thanks, hun!)

29. Can still get me to laugh ... a lot

30. Is an amazing dad to our boys who absolutely adore him

31. Very knowledgeable of world religions

32. Loves his job as a Chaplain

33. Wants to take me back to Italy ... soon I hope!

34. Talks to his Dad each week on the phone

35. Loves his audio books on his iPod

36. Loves to have an Italian cake called Pondoro for his birthday. Now it's tradition.

37. Indulges me in my need to have a family picture taken every year.

38. He's my best friend! It was the best decision I made to marry him. I love you!!