30

It's official.  He is 30.  Happy Birthday to the you-est you around, Ryan!  This momentous occasion merits a list, don't ya think?  30 things that make Ryan, Ryan.  I'll try to keep it simple and sweet. 

1.  He can wear funny shoes and not care one iota what other people think about them.  Actually, that statement is totally NOT just limited to shoes.
2.  He's an incredible teacher.
3.  I didn't marry a man that likes to watch sports.  He'd so much rather be playing them.
4.  If you find yourself broken down on the side of the road, Ryan will always, ALWAYS stop for you.
5.  He can tear a phonebook in half.
6.  He makes friends instantly.
7.  He makes friends instantly with people from all different walks of life.  They can be young or old, educated or uneducated, religious or not so religious.
8.  He doesn't second guess whether or not he is being prompted to do or say something.
9.  He LOVES to play with his kids.
10.  He cherishes his friendship with his parents.
11.  He loves his wife...I'm totally authorized to say that.  :)
12.  He loves the Lord.
13.  The guy has a gazillion scars and a gazillion stories behind those scars.  If someone were to ever pose as him, I'd have to ask to see the scars. 
14.  He'd rather eat vegetables than sweets...there is something very wrong there.
15.  He forgives and forgets instantly...in so many ways his best qualities remind me of a child.
16.  He's a quick thinker. 
17.  Not such a quick decision maker...ordering from a menu can be painful for him...and others involved!
18.  He knows how to make me laugh, and better yet, when I need a good laugh.
19.  He is not impressed by people's skills (unless it has to do with arm wrestling or martial arts...you know, the important stuff), rather, their sincerity and kindness. 
20.  The boy can act.  Really, he likes to poke fun at my interest in theater, but this guy is all DRAMA! 
21.  He knows how to work hard.
22.  He baby's his cars... Yep, even good ol' Bonnie the Bonneville gets a frequent tender loving wax job.
23.  Everyone loves to be around him.  My family doesn't come to visit me...they come to play with Ryan!  :)  Nice, Austin!  Really, though, I can't blame them.  I kinda feel the same way about hanging out with him.
24.  He's a great BIG TEASE!  But the more he teases you, the more he loves you...so be flattered.  I'm flattered often.
25.  He loves animals. 
26.  He. has. a. TON. of. ENERGY!
27.  A ton of energy that I'm suddenly feeling all out of...
28.  He's mine.
29.  I'm his.
30.  He's 30! 

how's that for going out with a bang!  and goodnight.  :)