My Valentine

In the spirit of Valentine's Day I decided to do this little thing about my wonderful husband!
It's pretty fun, you all should try it. It is fun to stop and think about the wonderful man I married.

1. Where did you meet your husband?
We met at the institute. We actually met the spring before through some mutual friends but that doesn't really count (it was a very brief meeting) On the second day of class we were both at the Institute and I remembered him because I never forget a name and I asked him if he wanted to go get some lunch. He said yes of course but he couldn't remember my name. So he spend the rest of the day trying to figure out my name so he could ask me out that night. We went hot tubbing and then watched a movie at my apartment with a bunch of people.

2. How long did you date before you were married?
We dated for a few months, broke up, and then got back together...very dramatic. We dated from August to Nov. and then got back together in April. We were engaged right away (most people didn't even know we were dating again let alone engaged!) and then married in August. So all together about a year. Even when we were broke up I talked to him all the time.

3. How long have you been married?
3 years, 5 months, 3 weeks and 3 days (thank you blog tracker thingy)

4. What does he do that surprises you?
He is always surprising me with little things that he knows. He is the king of random information, especially about movies.

5. What is his best feature?
I love his eyes, they are very mysterious. That is what actually attracted me to him originally, he is very mysterious and interesting, unlike anyone I have ever known.

6. What is his best quality?
Dan is the hardest worker I have ever met. He will never give up no matter what. I have come to love this quality so much as he works so hard to provide for our family. He is such a strength to me.

7. Does he have a nickname for you?
This is actually kind of embarrassing, but he calls me Pretty Girl. I know it sounds cheesy but I love it.

8. What is his favorite food?
Everything! Dan eats more than any person in the world. He is very much a meat guy though, he always tells me not to waste my time with side dishes.

9. What is his favorite sport?
Baseball. He loves the Red Socks even before they were good, now everyone likes them.

10. When and where was your first kiss?
On our first date! Dan and I were very much a whirlwind in the beginning! We were in my living room at my apartment on Harney. It just kind of happened.

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
I like to do anything with Dan. We always have fun no matter what. These days I just love to talk to him because we don't get much alone time with three little kids. It is funny how you can live with someone and still miss talking to them!

12. Do you have any children?
Yes three beautiful children. Isac is 2 1/2 and the twins, Emma and Elli, are 8 months.

13. Does he have any hidden talents?
Dan is very good at reading people. He is also very good at interior design.

14. How old is he?
29, I always tease him about being so old since he is 6 years my elder. He is about to hit the big 30!

15. Who said I love you first?
He did after like a week! I told you it was a whirlwind. We were at a fireside and he just leaned over and told me.

16. What is his favorite music?
The Beatles for sure! I think Dan was born in the wrong decade he loves old stuff.

17. What do you admire most about him?
His determination. Dan has overcome quite a bit and he is determined to always make the most of his situation. Most people don't know that Dan is dyslexic. You would never know unless he told you because is always reading and is incredibly smart. He taught himself to read regardless of his challenges and makes sure he reads as many books as possible just to prove he can. He finished college when so many people told him he couldn't. That is just an example of how he never lets obstacles slow him down. I really admire him a lot.

18. What is his favorite color?
Probably blue

19. Will he read this?
Not very likely, I don't think he even knows how to log on to our blog. Maybe I will show him!