Happy Birthday Zach!

To honor my wonderful husband I wanted to pubically proclaim what I so love about him (hint, you may be able to figure out how old he is today :))...

1. He loves the Lord with his heart, mind, and soul
2. He encourages me to do the same
3. He is a very loving husband and devoted father
4. He does not shrink back from speaking the truth but does so with love and humility.
5. He plays the piano beautifully
6. He also is gifted with the guitar and as a singer
7. People are frequently led into the presence of God when he leads worship
8. He is big and tall (from Taylor)
9. Thankful we can listen to music from daddy (from Autumn)
10. He can roast marshmallows (also from Autumn)
11. He loves to learn (not only knowledge but how to grow in his faith, role as a paster, father, and husband)
12. Sings silly songs for the kids (and with voices)
13. Repeats one word or phrase over and over when he gets squirrelly in the car
14. He is passionate (in lots of ways) :)
15. Helps me understand the grace and freedom in Christ
16. He holds and cuddles me (from Autumn)
17. He is redheaded handsomeness
18. He likes to play legos and basketball with me (from Taylor)
19. He likes to eat my cheeks (from Mya)
20. I love daddy, I like daddy (from Emery)
21. He still watches Lost with me even though he is getting very frustrated that nothing is being revealed (and watches an occassional chick flick) :)
22. He seeks ways to more clearly speak the gospel and have it impact every aspect of our lives
23. He has a heart for adoption (both physically and spiritually)
24. He is a gifted communicator in both speech and song
25. He is dedicated to our family and being the best husband and father he can be.
26. Seeks to be a servant, even when it doesn't come naturally for him.
27. Teaches us indicatives and imperatives (everyone in our community group should recognize this one :))
28. Disciplines with calmness and quickness and tries to point to the gospel as he does and encourages me to do the same
29. Patient with me
30. Plays with the kids in what they would like to do and also takes them on dates
31. Great listener
32. Good at asking questions and drawing people out.
33. He can take care of me (also Autumn, she is really loving this exercise):)
34. Willing to follow God at all costs and lead our family in exciting endeavors that require us to trust in God and see Him provide!

Zachary Taylor, we love you so much! Happy Birthday!!