Tuesday, October 28, 2008

30

30 years ago, they had not quite perfected the sepia effect...


30 Reasons Why I Love You - by Jonathan Russell (who gets props this year for buying GREAT gifts - flowers, jewelery, and a sappy card - I was spoiled!)

1. You are a good mom to our boys
2. You have a quick wit
3. You like to take pictures
4. You have good taste in clothes (Kara - that top is from the Gap, it was also from Jonathan!)
5. You like Symphony Bars
6. Books are your friends
7. Sometimes it only takes an oatmeal cookie
8. You fold my und*es and put them away (it's nice to be recognized, lol)
9. You like a clean house
10. You volunteer
11. You enjoy reading children's books
12. Sunflower seeds are not expensive
13. You only hit the garage twice (ha. ha.)
14. You have good taste in home furnishings
15. You are computer savvy (this is relative)
16. You care about the way you look
17. You are willing to try new recipes
18. You like to decorate for the holidays
19. You ask me what shoe looks best
20. You still say "hey"
21. You like traditions
22. You have a broad cross-section of friends
23. You like pizza and ice cream
24. CENSORED (blush)
25. You are a good hostess and party planner
26. You are a good game player
27. You are sensitive to how people feel
28. You are a good public prayer
29. You remember peoples names really well
30. You challenge me to be a better person

15 comments:

*Austin Mommy* said...

Awwww! How sweet he is! And, can I just say, you look exactly the same now as you did in that picture - haha! So cute! And I'm assuming that's your brother...is Sawyer not a spitting image?? Wow! Cute, Jan, very cute! ;)

Kelly said...

#28, I remember way back when you wouldn't even pray in public. God IS good, all the time.

andrea said...

I am totally calling you on the CENSORED item tomorrow :0). You and your brother are Harrison clones--I love it!

annebabe said...

love, love, love it!! thank you for posting!!! and i will be placing a phone call to andrea once she gets the censored info from you. ;)

Kristi said...

You were soo cute! (still are, of course...)

What a precious list, from your loving Husband. It is nice to be noticed, and it sounds like he's noticing! Yay for you two!

Stefan said...

I love you Jan. I could write my own list of 30 things I love about you!

Kara said...

How cute is Jonathan! That right there is a perfect present.

Now, about the censored one. You must spill the beans. I am dying to know what it says. Don't make me conference call with Andrea. :)

Jeri said...

Personally, I'm concerned that CENSORED is only #24. :)

Jan Russell said...

Stefan - at 30, I'm MUCH too old for you!

LOL, Michelle - would he just die if he knew you forgot to sign out as him, and are doling out compliments to your mommy friends under his name!

And omigoodness,this was what Jonathan wrote in my b-day card, so #24 was - ahem - PRIVATE. Plus, my mother reads this blog!

Freer Family said...

Great list! Happy 30th (belated) Birthday! I was out of town and without computer access to wish you a Happy Bday on the actual day! You look super fabulous!

Patty Gianfelice said...

Jan, by all means PLEASE do NOT disclose #24/Censored..... A mother just doesn't need to know these things! (but, by all means, don't leave your friends hanging, go ahead, give them a call)
Mom

Hilary said...

this is the sweetest list for the sweetest girl. What a great guy.

The Frosts said...

Um, how did I miss commenting on this post? I love it! What a sweet hubby to come up with such a great list! I love the censored comment and the garage comment. Good sense of humor!

InTexas said...

How beautiful Jan!

Lara said...

Aww, this is so sweet. :) I made a list for Rob on his last birthday, too, and he says it will probably be his favorite gift from me ever.