happy birthday babe

today is steve's birthday. i wanted to take a minute to tell him how much i love him and how grateful i am to have him in my life. i never thought i would be lucky enough to find someone who treated me so well and who i could be so madly in love with. i can't wait to spend eternity with this guy! he's turning 32 today, so here is a list of 32 things i LOVE about this man.
1.he's 6'3". i love myself a tall man.
2.he has the most beautiful baby blues.
3.he's super athletic. he gets me out there and keeps me active.
4.he loves to get mani/pedi's with me.
5.he's a california boy.
6.he rubs my feet after a long night at work.
7. he is the most loving man i have ever met.
8. he knows how to and does protect me. he's a cop after all, it's his job.
9. he teaches me new things.
10. he loves to travel and explore new places.
11. he's spontaneous.
12. he loves my family, including my stinky, slobbery dog, marley.
13. he supports me in all i do.
14. he's not afraid to tell me his opinion.
15. he's loyal and stands up for what he knows is right.
16. he sings along to songs even though he has no idea what the words are.
17. he has a rough and tough exterior, but he's such a lover.
18. he can retain information he hears or learns somewhere and keep it in his mind forever. it's amazing! i so wish i could learn that way.
19.he loves to cuddle with me.
20. he makes me feel like i am the most important thing in his life.
21. he is a "fix it" guy. totally handy around the house and knows how to do things.
22. he's not afraid to ask for directions or admit when he doesn't know something.
23. he isn't a father yet, but he is so good with his niece and nephews. i can't wait to start a family with him. he's going to be an amazing dad.
24. he is such a great communicator. i don't know that we have ever been upset with each other for more than all of 5 minutes.
25. he leaves me love notes in my purse, pocket, wallet, etc. so i find them later.
26. he buys me flowers just because.
27. he still opens my car door for me.
28.he is so thoughtful and considerate of others.
29. he is romantic, chivalrous, and always tells me how much he loves me.
30. he does things he may not like, for no other reason, than because he knows i like them.
31. he considers me in making decisions.
32. he wants to marry me and be with me FOREVER!

there are so many more things that make me absolutely ADORE this man. if you know him, you know what i mean. so on this day, i hope you know how much i love you 55. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!