HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY DEREK!!!

*28 things I love about Derek......
1. I love how excited he gets watching something interesting and educational on Discovery channel, like "Time warp", or "how it's made", etc....
2. He is quick to help if anyone is in need. No questions asked.
3. He always puts the toilet seat down
4. when he randomly grabs me and starts slow dancing with me and humming one of our songs, "Close to you" sung by the Carpenters.
5. He is quick to say "I love you"
6. love how he quietly encourages Emma on a daily basis to come give mommy kisses and hugs. She does it.
7. when we drive by a fancy, sporty car and he starts rambling on in a foreign language of the kind of engine and power the car has. Then breaks out in the Tim Allen grunting noise.
8. whenever we're watching an intense movie that may have guns, he ALWAYS critiques how their using the gun..if it's being used right, or if it's a movie based in an earlier time period, he lets me know that that gun didn't even exist back then. It's always good to know for my g-whiz collection.
9. love that he's sensitive.
10. He is such a kid. He loves legos, toy cars, race tracks, etc...
11. how hard working he is to provide for our family.
12. brings me flowers spontaneously. My favorite ones are the ones that he and Emma pick and bring back from playing from outside. Priceless.
13. he's a great brother and son.
14.The best dad to our little Emma. I love how he is with Emma. And how she looks at him. She is definitely a Daddy's girl.
15. Willing to watch "Steel Magnolias" with me at least once a year. Thanks babe
16. love the clicking sound in his throat that he makes when he's laughing so hard, nearly peeing his pants.
17. loves how he is with kids. They love him. Especially his younger brother Dylan, and our nieces and nephews.
18. always willing to clean the dishes after dinner.
19. how embarrassed he gets being center of attention :)
20. honors the Priesthood which he holds.
21. how SMART he is. He always LOVES to learn.
22. loves how excited he gets over anything related to technology.
23. how he can read a 120 page manual to learn about the camera. I throw the manual down after reading 3 sentences. :)
24. How motivated he is in training for the marathon coming up. WAY TO GO BABE!
25. He is one of the most patient people I've ever known.
26. he puts up with all my questions about his opinion on my crafty projects :)
27. How supportive he is. Especially playing Mr. Mom for 4 months while I was in school.
28. He is the most genuine, loving person. He truly is my best friend. I love you sweetie. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!