Baby New Year Turns 40!!!

That's right. Baby New Year (aka Tony) finally turned 40!!! We had a small party to celebrate the big event. Of course, since Tony is still the youngest one in my family and pretty much the youngest one of all of our friends it's a little hard to rib him too much about his age...but at least he is finally catching up to the rest of us!!



Happy Birthday Sweetie. In honor of your 40th birthday here are 40 reasons why I love you:

1. Because you are my best friend.


2. Because you are kind.


3. Because what's important to me matters to you.


4. Because you are gentle.


5. Because you listen to my dreams.


6. Because you are a wonderful Daddy.


7. Because you never leave or enter the house without giving me a kiss.


8. Because you never complain if I ask you to stop at the grocery store on the way home from work to pick up something I forgot.


9. Because you send me flowers just because.


10. Because you fill my car with gas so I don't have to.


11. Because you always sign your cards with more than just "Love, Tony".


12. Because you open the car door for me.


13. Because you give me thoughtful gifts.


14. Because you work hard for our family.


15. Because if I cook you do the dishes.


16. Because you have dreams and goals for our family.


17. Because you scrape the ice and snow off of my car.


18. Because you always make Tubby Time special for Lily.


19. Because you love to dance.


20. Because your face lights up the room when you see our daughter.


21. Because you love my family.


22. Because you love your family.


23. Because you love OUR family.


24. Because you want me to be a stay at home mom as much as I want to be one.


25. Because you laugh at my strange sense of humor.


26. Because you are a wonderful husband.


27. Because you encourage me in everything I do.


28. Because you rub my feet.


29. Because you took me skydiving.


30. Because you didn't give up on us when it would have been easy to do.


31. Because you listen to my stories...again...and again.


32. Because you make me laugh.


33. Because you take longer than me to get ready to go out!


34. Because you have a willing heart and give of your time so freely.


35. Because you are a good man.


36. Because you always hold my hand.


37. Because you tease me about my lack of sports knowledge.


38. Because your faith in God is growing.


39. Because you wanted us to be parents.


40. Because you make my dreams come true.

There are a million other reasons I could list...but wont. For all of these reasons and countless others....I love you! Happy Birthday!!