Two Years

When this man strolled into my life two years ago, I had no idea how much he would change my life for the better. He's the most thoughtful, caring, intelligent, funny, and handsome man - I couldn't have asked for a better partner-in-crime. While last year, I recounted our first year together, this year I'm going to share a few reasons why I love this man so much.

1. Have you seen his beautiful blue eyes?
2. And that smile. It certainly lights up a room.
3. We make a killer cooking duo.
   
4. He's proud of his Swedish heritage, which is uber-convenient for me to keep it alive in my family.
5. He's a perfect travel buddy.
   
6. He sits through a chick flick now and again.
7. He values education, which is important to me.
   
8. He knows the perfect response to, "does this look ok on me?"
9. He's a total gentleman.
10. When he's killing me on the tennis court, I can tell he gets a little loose on what's in or out. (Giving me the advantage, thank you)
11. My family adores him and I adore his family. Ditto in the friend department.
    
12. He is a genuinely good, good person.
    
13. Nurse Joe takes care of me when I'm sick. (Plus, let's me take care of him when he's under the weather.) He also has this crazy, quick instinct to ask if I'm ok when I hurt myself.
    
14. Tech Joe takes care of my technology.
    
15. He likes going on adventures like snowshoeing or finding new hikes.
16. We laugh together a lot. A lot.
    
17. In every situation, he has such great perspective.
18. He still gives me butterflies.
19. We want the same things out of life.
    
20. He's absolutely perfect.

That's just the tip of the iceberg.

Joe, I thank my lucky stars I found you. I love you dearly. Happy Anniversary!