23 Years Young

23 Branson Facts:

1. His laughter is contagious. Once it gets going, you can't help but join in.

2. Branson hates dress shoes, and would much rather wear boots to any event. 

3. In the event that a complete stranger would need food/clothing/water, Branson would give up his share without a second thought. He is very generous.

4. His obsession with dogs us unreal (and kinda sweet). 

5. From the crack of dawn to the stroke of midnight, Branson is working so very hard to provide for our little family. It isn't easy, but he continues on. 

6. If he could attend college for the rest of his life he would. Education is so important to him.

7. Branson loves to be active and run when he can. 

8. On my hard days, he always finds a way to surprise me. Usually it's something small, but it's the thought and simple action that perfectly describes Branson.

9.  He is so excited to be a dad one day. (Common, Janette. Get on the baby wagon. No.)

10. Although he can't carry a tune, he loves to sing and will always sing no matter how many times people tell him to be quiet. 

11. Branson cannot cry. I've never seen him cry the entire three years we have been together. He's been close, but no salt drops. 

12. When it comes time to sign up for classes, he always tries to get into a dance class. He secretly wants to be a dancer.

13. He's writing a book!

14. Don't eat ice cream around him. He'll find a way to steal your bowl and eat the entire carton before you can blink.

15. There are moments when Branson is so exhausted, he can't make coherent sentences, and he comes up with the funniest phrases. 

16. Awkward movies make Branson uncomfortable. 

17. If he had the opportunity to live anywhere in the world, he would uproot us all to Hawaii.

18. His dream house includes a thirty foot wooden door...no thank you.

19. Branson has a million theories about life, music, religion, politics, movies, etc. 

20.  No matter where we go, Branson always hauls around a book.

21. In the winter Branson bundles up like an Eskimo, and in the summer he is still bundled up in multiple layers.

22. Branson is a fantastic person to have deep conversations with. The way he addresses certain obstacles and challenges blows me away.

23. Last, but not least, Branson is the most amazing spouse anyone could ask for. I fall more in love with him everyday watching him grow into his own little individual! 

I don't need to tell you all what I'm grateful for today. I think you already know.