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Can we just take a moment to celebrate this guy? Not only did we celebrate another year of his life this past week, but he is rocking this college thing. 

It took us 5 years to work and pay off all our debt. During those years, he stood beside and worked through infertility with me.  Then this man took a huge leap when we decided to have him cut WAAAY back on working and go back to school full time. It has been so gratifying to watch him gain confidence as he has excelled in his field. I am so proud. 

The reasons for going back to school are not so he can make lots of money, or feel good about himself, however. He is doing this to provide a steady income in support of his family. He is working hard to show our children that education is important and that the sacrifice is worth the opportunity.

I am so grateful for his love, his hard work, the way he interacts and loves his children. He is the man I want to walk through this life beside, the man I want to work toward eternity with. 

I love you, Mr P.

The Mr & I in an engagement photo 

The day I became Mrs (one of the 3 happiest days of my life)

10 years later

Yesterday was Mr Parkes' birthday!

The generosity of family & friends made it so we could go to Big Splash in Tulsa & spend the evening with no kids!

To celebrate the 32 years of his life, here are 32 things I love/appreciate about my dear husband:

His love for his children
His love for me
A hardworking attitude
His eyes
His hotness
His testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ
How nice & easy he is to get along with
How easily he makes friends
His dedication to his responsibilities
His dedication to his family
How much he loves his mother
How much he loves his brothers & dad
How much he loves my family
The delicious food he makes
How he carefully considers his comments & reactions
His willingness to serve others
The support I receive from him
His love of sports
His butt
How he likes to do things just because I enjoy them
His outdoorsiness
The sound of his voice
How good he is with all children
His handsome smile
How funny he is when we play board games
His resourcefulness
His jaw line
His sense of humor
His lack of computer techiness
His laugh
His appreciation for music
His love of animals

9 years