Saturday, October 17, 2009

John's Birthday Tribute

John's birthday may have been 37 days ago, but I have been wanting to post our birthday tribute to John for awhile, so here it is. Everyone wrote 9 things about John, and I typed each person's 9 things altogether. See if you can guess who said what!

45 Reasons Why We Love Our Dad!!!

1. Nobody makes awesome potatoes like dad does.

2. He used to sing me to sleep when I was little.

3. He would read good stories to us.

4. He would always stay up with me when I did my homework, even if it was really late.

5. He sings along while I play the piano.

6. He did an awesome job on the yard for my reception.

7. He doesn't watch sports all the time like some guys do, and he actually enjoys musicals like some guys don't.

8. He's fun to talk to on the phone.

9. When he gives backrubs, they're really good.

10. He has money.

11. He has a car.

12. He's a pretty cool guy.

13. Out of pity

14. He buys me stuff.

15. I've known him all my life.

16. I can talk to him.

17. He's not an idiot.

18. He's my dad.

19. When I wake him up at 6:30 a.m., he kills the spiders in my shower.

20. He's the barbeque king.

21. He sings with me.

22. He helps me with my homework.

23. He has really long conversations with me.

24. He drives me to school when I'm late.

25. He speaks Spanish with me.

26. He stays up late with me.

27. He helps me make my bed.

28. He plays Tetris with me.

29. He makes me laugh.

30. He gives advice.

31. He plays DS with me.

32. He tucks me in.

33. He gives me hugs.

34. He taught me to ride a bike.

35. He taught me to do sports.

36. He drives my carpools.

37. He is a good husband.

38. He has a lot of patience.

39. He makes cool things with wood.

40. He makes the yard look really nice.

41. He stays up late with the kids while I go to sleep.

42. He can make dinner out of nothing, and it always tastes really good!

43. He mails all my books for me.

44. He is always willing to help a neighbor or family member.

45. Because he loves me!!!!

Happy Birthday!!!

1 comments:

Bonnie said...

I'm going to guess it was you who said he kills the spiders. I know your love for anything creepy. I laughed at he's not an idiot. Would that be Jordan? That was a great idea for his birthday!