The "Perfect" Husband....

What?!

I've been thinking a lot lately about how glad I am I met Ben and the great things he does for me. It made me think about Young Women's. Every year it seemed there was a lesson on who you date and what you want and look for in a husband. I kept the paper I wrote the traits I wanted in a husband when I was thirteen. I'm turning 23 on Thursday. It's been TEN YEARS(!) since I wrote this list on the perfect husband.

First I wanted a return missionary....

Second I wanted someone who was caring, empathetic, and loving. Ben is always thinking about what would make me happy even if it's not something he would want to do. He's always willing to get out of bed to get me a drink or whatever I need even if I ask after he's perfectly situated under the sheets. He is the sweetest guy and I know he loves me because of the way he treats me and the way he kisses me!

Third I wanted my husband to be a good Father. Ben and Tafton have so much fun together. I used to be jealous of how excited Tafton would get when Daddy came home. But Ben is such a goofball and making us laugh, it's easy to see why Taffer gets so excited.

My Handsome Boys

Fourth I wanted my husband to have a good job. Ben works at Ogden Regional Medical Center helping save lives. He wants to be a Doctor eventually.

Fifth (I got pretty shallow near the end of this list. But remember I was thirteen!) I wanted my husband to be muscular, gorgeous, have good taste, tan, and have brown hair. In that order. Benny has muscles, is definitely gorgeous!, he has great taste and we agree on almost all decorating ideas, isn't tan, and has blond (puffball) hair.

I love Ben so much! He is my best friend and he makes me laugh everyday. I'm so unbelievably happy when I'm with him and we're just having fun being goofs. I love it when he holds my hand or rubs my back. I hate/love it when he tickles me. I love LOVE when he kisses me and looks at me like I'm the best thing that ever happened to him. He is the best thing that ever happened to me and I'm so happy that we get to spend forever together.