Day 15

Today 
I love you because your mine.
I love that you are bold.
I love that you are handsome.
I love that you make yummy food :)
I love that we all have your nicknames.
I love that you are passionate about anything in a tortilla.
I love that we have 'our' shows.
I love that you always kiss me goodbye.

Day 14

Back to us. After three visits in a row it's super sweet t get back to just us.  Love you.

Day 13

An email argument...


(I'll admit it.  Tirade.) -Me


"I do not accept your tirade, sorry." (After some encouraging sweet words) -Todd


"Eat it." -Me

"No...YOU eat it!  With some cake and ice cream, yo!    (side note:  still crazy about you, even when you're crazy"!!!!!) -Todd

This was an email argument the other day and I loved it.  I couldn't really talk to you the night before because we have company staying with us so I wrote you an angry email that was half ridiculous and half the way I really felt.  You sent back some sweet words of encouragement but then it turned funny when you didn't accept my tirade. (Even though I half didn't either.) So I appropriately told you to eat it.  It's like saying 'go away' or 'you're bugging me.'  

And you were still sweet and funny back to me.  Reason 999 why I love you.  Even when I'm mad, you make me laugh and smile and move on. I love you.

Day 12

I just realized we are coming up on 10 years since you asked me to marry you.

I 'thought' I knew it was coming all day.  I was trying to decide whether to get a new shirt or get my nails done.  I thought if I had gotten my nails done and I didn't get the ring I would look silly so I opted for the new shirt.  I even tried to do my hair a new cool way.

I was so excited to go to Sundance.  I love everything about it there, especially the way it smells.  It had the end of the season lingering snow all around and the smell of a fire that had just gone out was in the air.  It's the perfect winter wonderland with bridges and small pathways everywhere.  When we went to eat you asked me which restaurant to eat at and I told you we should save the nicer one for a special occasion.  I knew there was something up when you said 'well how about tonight.'

My second clue came when you excused yourself to the bathroom.  You seemed totally nervous and sick. (Good sign I know.)  Then we heard what would become some of our favorite Brazilian music.  (So meant to be.)  After dinner we walked to 'our bridge' you got down on one knee and I was so excited.  I remember the ring being so sparkly and it felt so heavy!  I was almost too ecstatic to cry but knowing me I'm pretty sure there was a few drops that squeezed out.

Perfect night!

Day 11

So glad you're home!  I'm ready to get some sleep, peace, and comfort.
I love you for being your own man.  For proving you can break a cycle, for being a good example, and for being a worthy Priesthood holder.  I'm proud of you and grateful for you and I'm just really glad I married you.  It was the best decision of my life.  You are an awesome guy and I'm a lucky girl.  Thank you for being the man that shows three future Priesthood holders what a man/father/brother should be like.
I love you.

Day 10

I like having family prayer over the phone when you are gone. It may seem awkward and cheesy but it's been a real comfort to me (even if you won't pray out loud on a street corner.)  I'm watching all our favorite TV shows and it's not the same with out you.  Miss you. Love you.

Day 9

I missed you last night.  I did everything I could think of to keep my mind occupied and I still found a way to feel incredibly lonely without you.  I also missed your manly protection. I know that sounds silly, and I do consider myself pretty dang tough but I missed having you there to fight off any intruding bad guys.  (And there is my imagination at work.)  I like it that you are big and tough.  No, I love it that you're big and tough.  With or without a new baby, I always sleep so much better when you are home.

However, it is nice to remember what it's like to miss you.  I would rather have you here sitting on the couch watching endless episodes of Top Gear or countless hours of sports while leaving your shoes all over the house and falling asleep at 9pm than have you far away.

Dylan has been asking every five minutes how much longer until you get home.  I see now why people try not to travel when their kids are older because the older Dylan gets the more he notices and it bothers him that you are gone.  He really needs you. We all miss you.  You have a huge presence in our home and it's not just your big personality.  We miss your hugs and kisses and laughter.

Know that we think of you all the time.  We pray for your safety in every way and we count the minutes until we see you again.
I love you Babe!