My better half

As I have mentioned before, I have a very busy husband. We make the most of our time together, but generally that time is rather limited. So, you can imagine my delight when I found out he was going to take the holidays OFF (or as close to off as he gets). We have spent the last 12 days together and I have loved every minute. Today is his first day back to work, so to help quench my "I miss my husband" loneliness, I thought it would be fun to give you an official introduction to my cool, awesome husband.

• The first thing most people notice about him (besides his dashing good looks!) is that he does not have a right hand. (He was born without one.) And for anyone that knows him it is a complete non-issue.
• He LOVES to play sports and is extremely athletic. He played on two national championship Pop Warner football teams as a kid and was a pitcher through most of his baseball career (which led into college at BYU). He is now the main "come out and play" recruiter in our area. Every Saturday he tries to organize a flag-football game, every Thursday he tries to get people together to play basketball, and in the spring & fall he puts together a softball team. He also will take advantage of any opportunity to play tennis or golf or to go skiing or snowboarding. If there is an chance to play, David will be there!
• He almost never sleeps in. He either gets up early to work or to play sports, but he is always up early.
• During the summer he is happiest at the lake water-skiing. He is an awesome slalom skier. He also wake-boards, and is a MEAN tube rider (and driver).
• His favorite work is yard work (or anything that gets him moving outside). He also considers himself a very proficient vacuumer, but that skill doesn't manifest itself too often.
• He is an entrepreneur. For the first few years of our marriage I tried to discourage his business dreams because "I wanted benefits!", but now that he has started his own business I see that is what he needs to be doing. He is really good at what he does and is a smart and savvy businessman.
• He taught himself (with a few instructions from his Mom & brother) to play the piano. I took lessons for 3 years and he plays far better than I do.
• He has a great singing voice.
• He loves learning new things and always amazes me with his ability to just figure things out. There are things he knows how to do that I can't figure out how he learned how to do them. (Like building houses).
• He is one of the most competitive people you'll ever meet. He likes to joke that "everything is a competition." But he is also one of the best sports you'll ever meet. I've never seen him lose his temper in a competition (or "let" the other person win).
• He has a profound understanding of the gospel. I appreciate his wisdom and insight as he leads our family and fulfills his responsibilities at church.
• He likes to eat. On our first date we went to a restaurant and I suggested that I just "have a bite of his." He was quick to explain that he wanted ALL his food, and that if I wanted a few bites he would buy me my own and then eat whatever was left over. (He has since learned to share.) But he remains of family's "garbage disposal." (And NEVER seems to gain weight no matter how much he eats!)
• He is a fun & involved father. Even after an exhausting day he comes home cheerful and ready to play with our kids. Their favorite activity with him is bouncing on the trampoline.
• I've noticed lately that he has a great eye for design. (Although he wouldn't want me to tell you that because he jokes that it decreases his masculinity). ;)
• He is everything (and MORE) than I ever hoped for in a husband and I am forever grateful he picked me to be his wife!