35 for 35.

Last week I talked about my Triple P metaphor and said that I found my Triple P in my boyfriend Nick. Today, I want to introduce you to him a little better.

In honor of his upcoming 35th birthday, here are 35 reasons I love him.

1. We are a team 
2. He is incredibly patient and loving
3. My family adores him, and he them
4. He is always up for a new adventure
5. He makes a mean loaf of sourdough
6. He pulls over on our roadtrips to watch the sun set or rise
7. He is young at heart 
8. He respects and appreciates me, and knows we are lucky to have each other
9. He makes cooking fun 
10. He is kind, thoughtful, and loves to provide for those that matter most
11. He loves being outside as much as I do 
12. He is curious and interested
13. He has some strong single-dimple adorableness 
14. We like sharing “firsts” together, like snowshoeing
15. He loves handstands on mountain tops
16. He shares all aspects of his life with me and always makes me feel included
17. We push each other 
18. He is creative and rational, spontaneous and steady
19. He brings home fresh flowers every week, and leaves love cranes around the house 
20. He makes every season fun (rain or shine)
21. He is brave 
22. He has an amazing memory
23. He laughs when we get caught unprepared in the snow 
24. He keeps his car and our home clean
25. He loves Clea  
26. He loves trying new things with me
27. He will jump through hoops for us 
28. He introduces me to Japanese culture
29. He is there for all of my moments, big and small 
30. His love for his family
31. He said yes to my dream to move to Scandinavia 
32. His emotional openness and honesty with me
33. We are 100% in sync 
34. His sense of style and design aesthetic
35. He is always, without a doubt, on my side 

Happy birthday, Nick! You are one of a kind.

-TM