Happy Birthday Pret!

All About My Hubby...

How long have you been married? 2 Years on April 14th

How long did you date? Oh boy, that is a story in an of itself!! We have known each other since meeting in Sunday School in 1997. We hung out a few times during my freshmen year at BYU before he left on his mission, but not even on any "dates." We wrote a few times while he was on his mission in the Czech Republic and then he called me after he got home. We went out a few times that summer (2003) but then I went on a study abroad to New Zealand, so it ended then. When I got back, I moved in with my sister who was in the same ward as his parents, so we attended the same Singles' Ward. We had mutual friends, so we started hanging out again. He got back at me for dumping him the summer before, so he dumped me in October (2004). Finally, after I was dating another guy and he was dating my best friend, he cam and told me that he still liked me and wanted to try again if things didn't work out with the other guy. About a month later we broke up and a few weeks later, Pret and I went out again. Then we dated for about 8 months again before he propsed... All in all, we "dated" on and off for about 2 1/2 years before he were engaged.

How old is he? 26 as of yesterday and he is not happy about it. He has the "Peter Pan" syndrome and doesn't want to grow up!

Who eats more sweets? It all depends on what we are eating. He east larger quantities in general and when I am in the mood I will eat and eat, but he will eat any time. He is definitely the chocohaulic in our family.

Who is taller? He is. He's about 5'10" and the perfect height because I can put my head on his shoulder and in the crook of his neck.

Who can sing better? He would say me, but I think he has a fine voice. I love listening to him sing!

Who is smarter? It all depends on what we are talking about. He is better with medical/biological stuff and money management for sure. I have just a good all-around knowledge of things (computers and technology are two that I would definitely beat him out on!)

Who does the laundry? I do it for the most part, but if I ask him to, he will do it for me. Laundry was actually our first disagreement that had me in tears...

Who pays the bills? I do. He has to remind me to do it, but I am the one who does it. We do all of our budgeting and transferring together, though.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does.

Who mows the lawn? He does. But I try to do it when I can and know that he is busy. I don't mind it too much.

Who cooks dinner? I do. He is great at coming in and helping me with the little things, though.

Who drives? Both--I will drive if he is tired or just sick of driving. Neither of us mind driving.

Who is more stubborn? Neither of us backs down very easily, but we will admit when we are wrong!

Who asked who out first? Which time? We took turns initiating the first date.

Who kissed who first? He kissed me when I told him I wouldn't go camping with his family until I knew that he was serious about our relationship. We kissed before we held hands!!

Who said "I love you" first? He said it verbally first, but I had written it on his back first.

Who proposed? He did. He planned it all out with my best friend and sister and brother-in-law. He designed the ring with my friend and then surprised me in Las Vegas at the temple. I still get excited when I think about it. I wasn't expecting it for a few months, so I was totally surprised.

Who has more siblings? He does--3 brothers, 1 sister. I have two sisters and a brother.

Who wears the pants? We both do, it depends on the subject. But more accurately, we are a two-headed monster with equal say. That is what gets us in trouble sometimes...

Most of all, I love my husband. On his birthday, he deep-cleaned our kitchen counter and bought me a rose! He is sweet and kind and sensitive to my needs, but at the same time, he is strong and makes me feel safe as he takes care of me.

Thanks for being my perfect husband!