Thirty one years ago today, one of the most amazing days to ever be in my life took place. My man, Chasey, came into this world at an impressive eleven pounds. Since I'm so grateful for him, I'm going to continue with my annual tradition of writing the TOP 31 REASONS he's adorbs, awesomesauce and amazeballs.
1. The Great Moose Debate. Last summer, we took our kids and our nephew floating down a river and we were blessed enough to see a bear and two moose. This took a weird turn when the bull moose took a half-hearted charge at us. My plan was to flip the canoe over and use it as a shield since we were in ankle-deep water. His plan was to stand up with his paddle and smack the animal in the face. This has led to year-long ongoing debate on whether it's prudent to fight a moose with a paddle. I hold to a firm no while he is completely convinced this would work.
2. Chase got two speeding tickets this year to the tune of $340.
3. The man loves to fish. He would fish 24/7 if he had nothing else to do. He has an app on his phone called Fish Trophies where he hosts a plethora of selfies with him holding fish and the exact coordinates where he caught each one. He's worse than a highschool girl who just got her first iPhone. The mere fact I'm telling you all of this may be grounds for divorce.
4. He's passed it on to his children. One night last week, Izzy went to bed saying, "I wish we fished today." To which I replied, "I took you to the movies and bought you a snow cone." Obviously you know where her heart is and it can't be bought with
over-priced sugary items. Ignore my typo and the annoying way my man repeated it in the text message.
6. Another phone secret. He's addicted to Candy Crush but won't let it sync with his Facebook account because he doesn't want you all to know. Booyah!
7. Earlier this year, my co-worker announced reading my stuff made him feel better about his own work and yelled at me to not touch his phone in the same day. I told my hubby this story because I knew what his response would be. "What's his number?" he asked, "It sounds like we need to talk." Anything perceived as disrespectful to his wifey is immediately addressed. This does give me an inflated sense of confidence because he always has my back. And he's a pretty big guy.
8. Chase can't sleep when the sheets are tucked in at the bottom.
9. The Broncos made it to the Super Bowl this year. It was the highlight of his life. Then the game started.
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10. For Chase's 30th birthday, we went to on his dream vacation to Alaska. We used airline miles and points to cover our stay and ended up having the best time. He fished while I walked around in a coat, shivering. IN AUGUST.
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1. For Father's Day we went to Lagoon. I left Chase alone for 10 minutes to use the restroom. When I came out, both of my girls were holding huge stuffed animals. I asked Chase how much it cost him to "win" these monstrosities.
1. For Father's Day we went to Lagoon. I left Chase alone for 10 minutes to use the restroom. When I came out, both of my girls were holding huge stuffed animals. I asked Chase how much it cost him to "win" these monstrosities.
Chase: $30
Katie: Oh my...
Chase: Each.
At this point, I just passed out. He can't be left alone with a debit card.
12. I occasionally write for Idaho Falls Magazine in the Mommy Blogger column. One story I ran this year had to do with this post about my man being a house husband. The editor wanted to do a photo shoot with Chase in an apron and a vacuum. He adamantly refused.
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13. The story did prompt people to send him emails like this:
Just in case you can't read it, here's what it says.
I have just finished reading your wife's latest feature in the Idaho Falls Magazine in the Mommy Blogger. WOW! As a husband of two marriages, I feel I am a pretty easy going guy. I have been bra shopping, swimsuit shopping, and informed that I need to want to do the dishes. But I can honestly say that you have raised the bar for the husbands in Idaho Falls. The only thing that you could have done to push this over the top way to let her take a picture of you in a apron, maybe even barefooted. As I read the article I just had flashbacks of Micheal Keaton in Mr. Mom holding the baby up to the hand dryer machine in the bathroom. But on a brighter note Micheal Keaton did get to be Batman and the bad guy in the new Robocop so there is hope for your manhood.
Once again WOW!
Your Friend
14. After the magazine has been out for several weeks, Chase ran to the grocery store at 7a.m. on a Sunday to pick up some stuff for breakfast. Two whispering elderly ladies kept following him. Finally, he heard they were saying, "Look, it's the house husband." He put down all of his groceries and immediately left.
15. He swore my to secrecy. Later that same night we were our way to a friends house for a party and he reminded me not to tell anyone he has been recognized as the house husband. I last five minutes and 32 seconds before I spilled the beans and we all laughed and laughed.
16. Our little one hysterically cries every time I drop her off at school. When Chase drops her off, not a peep.
17. He constantly reminds me what it means to be a Christian. When we our neighbors broken down on a busy road in town, I was the priest on the road to Jericho with my nose in the air, avoiding eye contact, thinking I was too busy. Like the good Samaritan, Chase heart was filled with kindness. He stopped and helped them get their van taken care of. I was humbled by his actions.
18. Chase recently rediscovered Stuart from Mad TV. He made me watch a couple skits and was shocked I wasn't rolling on the floor laughing. He said Mad TV is one of the best memories of his youth. Weirdo.
19. We have been cable-free for almost two years. We recently had a conversation where he made a comment he felt like he was more productive without it because now he's more likely to do chores when before he would be catching up on TV. He then followed up with he wanted satellite during the football season. Like that's going to happen after the first comment.
20. This year, the only really good day to host Cambri's fifth birthday party with her little friends is June 28th, which is Chase's birthday. When I asked him if that would be okay, he said he couldn't think of a better way to spend his birthday. Swoon.
21. I left town for a work trip recently. Two days in, Chase called to let me know there was a mutiny going on. It was passed midnight and no one was even in their pajamas with brushed teeth. He said this experience helped him appreciate me even more.
22. Chasey spent three months in Russia this year. To say it was brutal is almost an understatement.
23. He spent a month in China before leaving for Russia, so he was abroad for FOUR MONTHS.
24. Spending Thanksgiving and Christmas without him was tough. He joined us via Facetime but we are going to make the holidays epic this year to make up for last.
25. When in Russia, he had to shave his beard because he kept being mistaken for a homeless person.
26. Now he's working in Rock Springs which is so much closer. Most weekends, we get to meet in Salt Lake!
27. He told me that he put a hose filled with cold water into the shower of a man who is 30 days away from retirement as a "practical joke." Maybe Wyoming isn't the best place for him.
28. This year Chase told me he thinks knowing Jesus is the true gift and he wants to know him better. We are bible studying it up baby.
29. Ten years ago, my man took his last hit of methamphetamine before Jesus Christ released him from a very powerful addiction. I'm so proud of the person he's become.
30. Chase's interpreter in Russia was a former model. After polling my co-workers, I did come to the conclusion she was beautiful. Stressful.
31. Chase is my biggest fan and I can't even express how much he means to me. He always believes in me and our girls.He works hard to keep us all taken care of and I can't imagine my life without him. Happy Birthday!
16. Our little one hysterically cries every time I drop her off at school. When Chase drops her off, not a peep.
17. He constantly reminds me what it means to be a Christian. When we our neighbors broken down on a busy road in town, I was the priest on the road to Jericho with my nose in the air, avoiding eye contact, thinking I was too busy. Like the good Samaritan, Chase heart was filled with kindness. He stopped and helped them get their van taken care of. I was humbled by his actions.
18. Chase recently rediscovered Stuart from Mad TV. He made me watch a couple skits and was shocked I wasn't rolling on the floor laughing. He said Mad TV is one of the best memories of his youth. Weirdo.
19. We have been cable-free for almost two years. We recently had a conversation where he made a comment he felt like he was more productive without it because now he's more likely to do chores when before he would be catching up on TV. He then followed up with he wanted satellite during the football season. Like that's going to happen after the first comment.
20. This year, the only really good day to host Cambri's fifth birthday party with her little friends is June 28th, which is Chase's birthday. When I asked him if that would be okay, he said he couldn't think of a better way to spend his birthday. Swoon.
21. I left town for a work trip recently. Two days in, Chase called to let me know there was a mutiny going on. It was passed midnight and no one was even in their pajamas with brushed teeth. He said this experience helped him appreciate me even more.
22. Chasey spent three months in Russia this year. To say it was brutal is almost an understatement.
23. He spent a month in China before leaving for Russia, so he was abroad for FOUR MONTHS.
24. Spending Thanksgiving and Christmas without him was tough. He joined us via Facetime but we are going to make the holidays epic this year to make up for last.
25. When in Russia, he had to shave his beard because he kept being mistaken for a homeless person.
26. Now he's working in Rock Springs which is so much closer. Most weekends, we get to meet in Salt Lake!
27. He told me that he put a hose filled with cold water into the shower of a man who is 30 days away from retirement as a "practical joke." Maybe Wyoming isn't the best place for him.
28. This year Chase told me he thinks knowing Jesus is the true gift and he wants to know him better. We are bible studying it up baby.
29. Ten years ago, my man took his last hit of methamphetamine before Jesus Christ released him from a very powerful addiction. I'm so proud of the person he's become.
30. Chase's interpreter in Russia was a former model. After polling my co-workers, I did come to the conclusion she was beautiful. Stressful.
31. Chase is my biggest fan and I can't even express how much he means to me. He always believes in me and our girls.He works hard to keep us all taken care of and I can't imagine my life without him. Happy Birthday!
