May 14,2016: because you are the best husband.
May 13,2016: because you are the most magical man!
May 12,2016: a long hug, even if we’ve only been apart for an hour
May 11,2016: being aunts and uncles with you!!!!
May 10,2016: when you grab my hand when we are walking down the street
May 9, 2016: how we both get excited when we see the Charlotte city skyline
May 8, 2016: being “regulars” with you at our favorite spots
May 7, 2016: that you talk about “living for two” (and it kind of sounds like you’re pregnant)
May 6, 2016: one of the first things I loved about you was how much you love your family
May 5, 2016: because spending quality time interacting with me is important to you
May 4, 2016: because we work as a team to make decisions and solve problems
May 3, 2016: because you are so incredibly good looking
May 2, 2016: how you can sleep in on the weekends but still wake up at the crack of dawn on Monday
May 1, 2016: you appreciate the crazy text messages from my family! “Horray, horray the first of May!…”
Apr 30,2016: the research and care you put into fertilizing the plants
Apr 29,2016: you are the best pillow
Apr 28,2016: that you’ll run errands to pick up things that we’re out of
Apr 27,2016: that you’ll give me a shoulder massage when I’m sore from the gym
Apr 26,2016: that you leave empty containers of things that you want to refill
Apr 25,2016: that you were excited to come home after said bachelor party
Apr 24,2016: that you bachelor-party like a pro
Apr 23,2016: that you’ll practice dancing with me in the middle of a public park with speakers on even when you’re kind of embarrassed about it
Apr 22,2016: that you encourage my painting with kind words
Apr 21,2016: that you appreciate my gifts <3
Apr 20,2016: how much you liked your birthday happy hour surprise!!
Apr 19,2016: that we’ve reached “regular” status at another restaurant!!!
Apr 18,2016: when you help customers at Lowe’s buy the best lawn equipment 😉
Apr 17,2016: it is exciting to see things you’ve designed out in the world!
Apr 16,2016: I am so proud of you
Apr 15,2016: that you’ll always wake up for breakfast in bed
Apr 14,2016: Because you let me celebrate your birthday even when you don’t want to <3
Apr 13,2016: when you tell me that you’d rather be home with me than on the road
Apr 12,2016: you always warn/ask me when you want to add hot sauce to meals I’ve cooked (ha!)
Apr 11,2016: you’ll try my cooking before adding hot sauce
Apr 10,2016: you are my co-professional picnicker
Apr 9, 2016: That you’ve signed us up for another season of the symphony
Apr 8, 2016: because you brought us to Charlotte
Apr 7, 2016: because you’ll listen to podcasts with me
Apr 6, 2016: because you’ve become a fan of tv shows
Apr 5, 2016: because you’ll be part of a surprise with me!
Apr 4, 2016: because you are so incredibly smart
Apr 3, 2016: you are an excellent writer
Apr 2, 2016: you’ll sit on the phone, even if there’s nothing to say
Apr 1, 2016: because I’m a fool for you <3
Mar 31,2016: because you are always approaching things with a critical eye
Mar 30,2016: you know the correct usage of words that are often misused
Mar 29,2016: you plan the best trips! Even if they are in town.
Mar 28,2016: because we will have a nephew together!!!
Mar 27,2016: because cat loves to cuddle with you
Mar 26,2016: how you challenge me
Mar 25,2016: you teach me new things and expose me to new perspectives
Mar 24,2016: you’re curious
Mar 23,2016: you customize to make things better
Mar 22,2016: sending heartbeats
Mar 21,2016: Snuggling on the couch, trying some of our (awesome!) homebrew, and watching Hitchcock movies
Mar 20,2016: Being nervous that people will think we’ve attended one of the cult churches in uptown when we get brunch at 7th Street Market
Mar 19,2016: Enjoying an oyster pairing that we suggested to Sea Level — and knowing it is, by far, the best one.
Mar 18,2016: Gardening with you!
Mar 17,2016: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but not too hard
Mar 16,2016: When you show up and smile at me while I run over to give you a kiss hello
Mar 15,2016: That we have 99% the same taste in food and are usually eyeing the same two things on the menu
Mar 14,2016: That you told Huy you want a pompadour hairstyle for the wedding
Mar 13,2016: Lazy naps
Mar 12,2016: When you are the only boy at the baby shower and you are so helpful with getting drinks and passing food!!!
Mar 11,2016: I don’t mind being stuck on the highway on the way home in the pouring rain when you’re there with me
Mar 10,2016: That we know oysters (and their shells) better than the shuckers.
Mar 9, 2016: that I know I’ll get a big kiss when I get home from this business trip!!!
Mar 8, 2016: you hang out with the cat when I’m not home, and put her on the phone when I call
Mar 7, 2016: dreaming about the future with you – and flirting with ideas
Mar 6, 2016: taking long walks around our city
Mar 5, 2016: that you’ll come out to meet up with friends even when you’re exhausted
Mar 4, 2016: that you’d use your extra day off to spend more time with my brother and sister in law
Mar 3, 2016: exploring new places in and around Charlotte
Mar 2, 2016: you like to experiment and try new things
Mar 1, 2016: you are excellent in the kitchen and always make a delicious (and healthy!) dinner
Feb 29,2016: that you’ll go with me to the gym, even if you don’t really want to
Feb 28,2016: that you are SO MUCH BETTER at dieting than I am – you help me to be better
Feb 27,2016: being “regulars” with you at our favorite restaurants in Charlotte
Feb 26,2016: when your “10 minute showers” actually take less than 10 minutes!! 😉
Feb 25,2016: you proactively try to make me feel better about situations I’ve expressed concern about
Feb 24,2016: we can talk about any subject freely
Feb 23,2016: you are as committed as I am to learning to better understand and communicate with each other
Feb 22,2016: we communicated at 2:22 on 2/22!!
Feb 21,2016: being productive even if we get a late start to the day
Feb 20,2016: making so many weekend project plans that we tore ourselves out before we do anything
Feb 19,2016: when you send me heart beats
Feb 18,2016: when we get to have lunch dates
Feb 17,2016: I love that you will go to pre-marital counseling with me
Feb 16,2016: oyster dates xoxo
Feb 15,2016: you stay up late watching documentaries
Feb 14,2016: you always out do me with presents
Feb 13,2016: deciding we actually aren’t going to wait for new episodes of or shows and buying them on Amazon instead
Feb 12,2016: waiting for new episodes of our favorite shows
Feb 11,2016: snuggling on the couch
Feb 10,2016: when you plan meals 3 days in a row
Feb 9, 2016: cookin’ brisket sous vide style
Feb 8, 2016: “can you just add a few words to the end – ‘gimme gimme gimme’?”
Feb 7, 2016: you don’t get mad when I get mad about the Super Bowl
Feb 6, 2016: SYMOPHONY DATES!!
Feb 5, 2016: that you always show up, even if it’s a few hours late
Feb 4, 2016: planning our next adventure together
Feb 3, 2016: eating crepes and drinking beer at Tank’s Tap
Feb 2, 2016: panthers hat, panthers shirt, panthers hoodie, panthers socks, panthers shoes
Feb 1, 2016: you own more sleep pants than anyone i know
Jan 31,2016: belting out the cardigans on road trips
Jan 30,2016: you listen to me and even help me tell my stories
Jan 29,2016: you’re open to new adventures and trying new things
Jan 28,2016: you’re dapper as hell
Jan 27,2016: you hold my heart in your hands
Jan 26,2016: you are the most wonderful man from the smallest smile to largest gesture
Jan 25,2016: teamwork with chores around the house – such as folding laundry!
Jan 24,2016: PANTHERS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
Jan 23,2016: you want to be the best partner that you can be
Jan 22,2016: you’ll hang out with me and my friends
Jan 21,2016: snow day fun buddy!
Jan 20,2016: you remind me to floss
Jan 19,2016: you remind me that we need to register (whoops!)
Jan 18,2016: you agree to cover up the super bright clock on your bedside table
Jan 17,2016: you attend church with me
Jan 16,2016: because you are the best wedding date
Jan 15,2016: you look so handsome with a fresh haircut
Jan 14,2016: you help me plan meals
Jan 13,2016: you schedule joint dentist appointments <3
Jan 12,2016: we have the same interests in TV shows
Jan 11,2016: “bringing home the…. quail”
Jan 10,2016: your family is supportive and inclusive (and fun to be around!)
Jan 9, 2016: your family is important to you – you are close and connected with them
Jan 8, 2016: you’ll talk me through the walk home
Jan 7, 2016: my gym buddy!!!
Jan 6, 2016: you are patient with me when I insist on evacuating the cat during a fire alarm
Jan 5, 2016: stone crab claw surprises!!!
Jan 4, 2016: when you cook eggs on a weekday
Jan 3, 2016: Arcati Renko adventures!
Jan 2, 2016: my favorite co-Panther’s fan
Jan 1, 2016: Sleeping in
Dec 31,2015: toasting the year of our marriage!!!!!
Dec 30,2015: after work surprises
Dec 29,2015: impromptu NYE plans
Dec 28,2015: tying the cat’s favorite toy back together for the bazillionith time
Dec 27,2015: trying new Panthers traditions – like wearing your new jersey
Dec 26,2015: talking about what that kitten is up to
Dec 25,2015: green bracelets – you are the biggest spoiler!!!
Dec 24,2015: trimming the tree!!! with eggnog
Dec 23,2015: my co-pilot on drives to RVA
Dec 22,2015: finding a new TV show to watch
Dec 21,2015: practicing on our own time
Dec 20,2015: my dancing partner!
Dec 19,2015: my scuba buddy
Dec 18,2015: talking with you about the future
Dec 17,2015: setting up the Christmas tree
Dec 16,2015: you agree to do stuff with me that you don’t really like
Dec 15,2015: you reassure me when I’m doubting myself
Dec 14,2015: you are organized
Dec 13,2015: splitting entrees
Dec 12,2015: you make the best popcorn
Dec 11,2015: you always remember to make coffee
Dec 10,2015: that you get low on the dance floor
Dec 9, 2015: you are interested and involved in making our christmas card
Dec 8, 2015: you always give me a kiss goodnight, even if we’re going to bed mad
Dec 7, 2015: that you read these
Dec 6, 2015: delirum tremens from dogfish head 😉
Dec 5, 2015: when you tell people it’s our anniversary to try to get better seats at restaurants
Dec 4, 2015: the best surprises
Dec 3, 2015: that you’ll come to office happy hours with me
Dec 2, 2015: beers at Tank’s Tap
Dec 1, 2015: walking around our city
Nov 30,2015: talking with the cat
Nov 29,2015: when you crack open coconuts with your hammer
Nov 28,2015: breakfast in bed!
Nov 27,2015: visiting the spot where we got engaged
Nov 26,2015: enjoying the beautiful blue water
Nov 25,2015: eating lobster burritos in Belize!
Nov 24,2015: that you’ll get your advanced diving certification with me
Nov 23,2015: dive buddy for life
Nov 22,2015: you taught me that the window seat is superior to the other seats
Nov 21,2015: my favorite travel buddy – you give me the window seat!
Nov 20,2015: TSA pre-check partner!
Nov 19,2015: helping with laundry
Nov 18,2015: weeble-wobble cat!
Nov 17,2015: remembering dance class!
Nov 16,2015: making milk beer
Nov 15,2015: that you help me with ‘thank you’ notes
Nov 14,2015: giving kitten some love
Nov 13,2015: disciplining kitten when she is bad
Nov 12,2015: you pro-actively solve problems
Nov 11,2015: you are always down to go out!
Nov 10,2015: you want to share information with me and teach me new things
Nov 9, 2015: Introducing me to Sergio Leone films
Nov 8, 2015: Snuggles with Mudi
Nov 7, 2015: Your family friends are so loving and giving
Nov 6, 2015: Your family reminds me of mine (for all the *right* reasons, haha!)
Nov 5, 2015: Your family is so welcoming
Nov 4, 2015: You’re particular about laundry
Nov 3, 2015: You are my dancing partner
Nov 2, 2015: …but you don’t get annoyed that I keep pushing it
Nov 1, 2015: …except Monty Python’s Tim & the creature with sharp pointy teeth
Oct 31,2015: You’re pretty open to dressing up as any couples costume I come up with
Oct 30,2015: You are happy to see me at the airport, no matter what state I’m in
Oct 29,2015: And I am your luck luck girl!
Oct 28,2015: You are my luck luck man!
Oct 27,2015: you’re wonderful and charming to everyone you meet
Oct 26,2015: if you can’t call, you email
Oct 25,2015: you talk to kitten on the phone when you’re away
Oct 24,2015: you are comfortable ordering for me at a restaurant
Oct 23,2015: you also know what beers I prefer
Oct 22,2015: you know what fountain sodas I prefer
Oct 21,2015: standing lunch dates
Oct 20,2015: when you buy the beer that I specifically like (and you specifically dont)
Oct 19,2015: that you scheduled dance lessons
Oct 18,2015: when you size me up on the dance floor
Oct 17,2015: how you shake your head when you dance
Oct 16,2015: late night chats on the couch with my mom
Oct 15,2015: kisses after i haven’t seen you for days
Oct 14,2015: you save boxes for kitten to hang in
Oct 13,2015: long, late night phone calls
Oct 12,2015: extra kisses before a trip
Oct 11,2015: stories about cookie pizzas! haha
Oct 10,2015: you’ll rewatch a show that I haven’t seen yet
Oct 9, 2015: mid day texts to break up the day
Oct 8, 2015: all of your nicknames for kitten
Oct 7, 2015: because kitten loves you
Oct 6, 2015: you procrastinate sometimes
Oct 5, 2015: you’re always looking for kitchen experiments to try
Oct 4, 2015: you keep meat in the freezer
Oct 3, 2015: you like my apple pie!!
Oct 2, 2015: you’ll play board games even though you don’t want to
Oct 1, 2015: you always give me a kiss before you leave for the day
Sept30,2015: …and completely unpredictable in others
Sept29,2015: you are predictable with some things
Sept28,2015: you are a tinkerer – always making things better
Sept27,2015: you know how to use all of those tools
Sept26,2015: you have so many tools that I’ve never even seen before
Sept25,2015: you make catnip treats for cat
Sept24,2015: that you trust my driving enough to fall asleep in the car
Sept23,2015: you will always leave the gym with me
Sept22,2015: you will (usually) come with me to the gym
Sept21,2015: you leave the seat up when you’re pissed at me
Sept20,2015: you giggle when Siri says “Ass Clown”
Sept19,2015: you introduce me to new foods
Sept18,2015: you love lake life!
Sept17,2015: when you point out that a town or neighborhood would be “a good place to raise a family”
Sept16,2015: you hate the berries in bouquets like I do
Sept15,2015: you surprise me with flowers
Sept14,2015: you always tell me I have good ideas
Sept13,2015: you hate it when I pay attention to my phone instead of you
Sept12,2015: you’re always up for adventure
Sept11,2015: except for “bitches brew” – though I’m glad you stand by it
Sept10,2015: you have good taste in music
Sept 9,2015: The old reach around
Sept 8,2015: Interacting with the cat
Sept 7,2015: Testing the cat
Sept 6,2015: That you like petting the cat “harder than she’s comfortable with”
Sept 5,2015: you wear your helmet
Sept 4,2015: bike rides!
Sept 3,2015: you are creative
Sept 2,2015: you are considerate
Sept 1,2015: when you make sure I have ice for my coffee 😀 😀 😀
Aug 31,2015: when we read the same book at the same time
Aug 30,2015: when you make coffee for us
Aug 29,2015: when you clean up after dinner!
Aug 28,2015: when you cook dinner
Aug 27,2015: how you do laundry
Aug 26,2015: how you start calls with a customer service rep
Aug 25,2015: when you get excited about a new project
Aug 24,2015: your taste in beer
Aug 23,2015: how you research everything
Aug 22,2015: your creativity
Aug 21,2015: your dedication to side projects
Aug 20,2015: your drive
Aug 19,2015: how much you love AC (the thing that makes it cold, not the city!)
Aug 18,2015: you’re always prepared
Aug 17,2015: how quickly we can turn from fighting to making up
Aug 16,2015: that you’re cool with driving 99% of the time
Aug 15,2015: you research the crap out of things
Aug 14,2015: you never settle (side note: 9 months til the big day!!!)
Aug 13,2015: you always want the best
Aug 12,2015: always lookin’ sharp
Aug 11,2015: handsome man
Aug 10,2015: you push me to explore more
Aug 9, 2015: you’ve always got a project going on
Aug 8, 2015: you stick to your guns
Aug 7, 2015: you make time for family
Aug 6, 2015: when you put your hand on my knee in the car
Aug 5, 2015: that you care when I’m not around
Aug 4, 2015: that you try to calm me down – even if I don’t always appreciate your methods
Aug 3, 2015: your attention to detail
Aug 2, 2015: except that you’re so.much.better at surprises than me
Aug 1, 2015: because you don’t fool me either
July 31,2015: because I don’t fool you
July 30,2015: watching you on the boat
July 29,2015: your “eureka!” moments
July 28,2015: you are a family man. family first, in all things.
July 27,2015: you are so close with and in touch with your parents. This is one of the first things that stood out to me.
July 26,2015: that you consistently water the plants (and then you consistently dont – ha!)
July 25,2015: that we’re like-minded on candles and greens
July 25,2015: helping with household chores – like making the bed
July 24,2015: but seriously, you make great soup!!
July 23,2015: “we can makea soap?!”
July 22,2015: staying up on long drives
July 21,2015: pausing east bound to watch monty python
July 20,2015: coming up with a plan to make more art!
July 19,2015: reminding me to exercise my creative muscle
July 18,2015: reminding me that i need to come up with dinner plans sometimes too
July 17,2015: sometimes coming up with dinner plans
July 16,2015: BUT NOT ACTUALLY TORTURING KITTEN!
July 15,2015: talks of torturing kitten
July 14,2015: always greeting Humphrey with enthusiasm
July 13,2015: that i have enough trust in you to sleep in the car!
July 12,2015: letting me snooze in the car
July 11,2015: watering the flowers (especially when I leave them out to dry — by accident!!)
July 10,2015: making soup!
July 9, 2015: exploring museums
July 8, 2015: being a brain!
July 7, 2015: rehashing conversations over dinner xo
July 6, 2015: you make amazing soup. Even when you’re the one who’s sick :/
July 5, 2015: the case of the mysterious carpet noise
July 4, 2015: long walk-abouts
July 3, 2015: the way airports allow us to be so close but feel the distance more unacceptably
July 2, 2015: reminding me to take my time seriously
July 1, 2015: being responsible
June 30, 2015: recounting conversations we’ve had with others
June 29, 2015: when you text to let me know you landed safely
June 28, 2015: being a friend to everyone and anyone – especially when everyone else has walked away
June 27, 2015: being a friend to everyone and anyone
June 26, 2015: offering your frequent flyer miles to help us get back to Belize!!!
June 25, 2015:…but still supporting me when I have to stay late at work
June 24, 2015: getting upset when work keeps me away from home…
June 23, 2015: …but being upset with me when I make stupid ones
June 22, 2015: being patient with me when I make mistakes…
June 21, 2015: reminding me how far I’ve come
June 20, 2015: Sticking by me through the worst
June 19, 2015: soap friend and spitting in the wind
June 18, 2015: …but you always forgive me
June 17, 2015: you get upset when I’m late…
June 16, 2015: when you make me breakfast before a big day
June 15, 2015: because your gifts are flawless
June 14, 2015: because my family loves you and loves being around you
June 13,2015: teamwork!!!
June 12, 2015: you love my cousins like your own
June 11, 2015: you spoil me with fish dinners
June 10, 2015: because you aren’t afraid
June 9, 2015: because you put in the effort
June 8, 2015: popcorn adventures!!
June 7, 2015: you always get the best seats in the house
June 6, 2015: late morning cuddles
June 5, 2015: when you greet me after time apart
June 4, 2015: because you are my best friend
June 3, 2015: how your hair dreds when you sleep (I know, I know, you never had dreds)
June 2, 2015: because I sleep better when you are near (slash can barely sleep when you are away – come home soon!!!)
June 1, 2015: the emoticons that you text to me
May 31, 2015: because you’re always up for a dance
May 30, 2015: your sense of style
May 29, 2015: because you can wake up and go (pending shower)
May 28, 2015: Because you never leave without a kiss (even if I make you come back for two or three “goodbye”s – )
May 27, 2015: you can show me a different perspective when mine is down in the dumps
May 26, 2015: the way you talk to kitten (even if it is to tell her how you’re going to eat her one day – haha!)
May 25, 2015: because you always remind me that I am pretty (especially in moments when I don’t feel so pretty)
May 24, 2015: because you hold off on all of the peppers when you cook because you know I don’t tolerate spicy food so much anymore
May 23, 2015: because you always kiss me goodnight
May 22, 2015: because you love oysters as much as I do (and maybe more!)
May 21, 2015: your laugh when you get excited
May 20, 2015: because you always support me
May 19, 2015: because you always eat my cooking (even if you have to douse it in soy sauce)
May 18, 2015: because you make pickles!!
May 17, 2015: because you are always open to talking it out
May 16, 2015: because you are fun to be around
May 15, 2015: because you are loyal
May 14, 2015: because you are kind