Happy Birthday Bri and birthday prep

Making a happy birthday sign for daddy.  

doesnt that serious face look like bri?

seriously, mini brian

couldnt color without the digger

Tomorrow is Brian’s birthday. It is also his last day at PwC. So I would say that tomorrow is a big(ish) day for him. In honor of his big day, Mikey and I have started planning. We made an awesome sign (to be unveiled tomorrow and we have been practicing singing happy birthday. 

Okay the planning is minimal because he is turning 29, but as our tradition Brian has requested filet mignon (from Costco, seriously Grandma and Grandpa Suker we cannot thank you enough for this tip!), whipped potatoes (Grandma Suker style), and roasted veggies (this is new), with brownie sundaes for dessert (also new). We are excited for our yummy dinner, and even more exciting than the dinner, Brian has 4 days (working days) off before he starts his new job, so we get to have some time with him before he gets busy at the new job.

I looked back at past birthday posts, and shockingly we did almost the same thing every year... 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

Also in honor of his big day here are 29 great things about him

1.     he is a great dad

2.     he knows all the words to lots of songs, and is willing to sing lots and lots of songs at bedtime (Mikey)

3.     he is willing to take Mikey out to see “diggers”, something Mommy wouldn’t ever do

4.     he likes (or is willing) to play “ride ‘em horsey” even after a long week

5.     he can change even the worst diapers with limited complaining

6.     he makes fluffy scrambled eggs

7.     he shares his yummy treats like sushi and ice cream with Mikey

8.     he likes to watch train shows too

9.     he is a great toy during sacrament meeting, cause when you are 20 months old paying attention is rough stuff

10. he doesn’t mind driving a sweet minivan and is willing to drive most of the time

11. he doesn’t complain when dinner is sub par at best (which sadly happens more than you would think).

12. he is willing to eat leftovers

13. he “likes” to play in the sand

14. he doesn’t mind spending his days off at the park, the grocery store, or whatever other errand we need to run

15. he goes to hobby lobby without complaining

16. he works hard at his job and is a superstar! Just part of being awesome

17. he doesn’t steal the covers

18. he agrees that I always need another pair of jeans ;)

19. he is totally ok with a quiet night in instead of a crazy night out

20. he cleans out the kitty box even though I am the one that wanted the cat

21. he takes out the trash, usually without being asked, and after almost 7 years he remembers to put a new bag in (thus completing the job) 75% of the time

22. he let’s me keep all the coconut popsicles to myself

23. he always takes the second shower on Saturday mornings (which I am sure is a bit chilly)

24. he is generous

25. he is always willing to inform you on a variety of topics

26. he can give you detailed synopsis of movies so you know what you are getting yourself into or so you can just skip them all together

27. he usually goes along with my hairbrained craft ideas instead of saying, "no no, that is insane please dont hot glue that"

28. he is willing to spend most holidays and vacations with his in-laws, I think he needs an award for this one

29. he is awesome, hard working, kind, and basically just great. We love you bri!