1. He knows who I was, who I am, and who I want to be
2. He was the first man I ever loved
3. He’s fiercely loyal to his family
4. He always picks up his phone
5. His jokes always make people laugh and think and his smile lights up the room
6. He made me take a drive with him in the middle of the night after my first painful heartbreak and things started to feel like they would be okay
7. He taught me to hold myself to the highest standard
8. Nothing is more important to him than our family
9. He bought a case of Moulin Rouge wine for my Moulin Rouge-themed bridal shower and is saving the remaining bottles for a special occasion
10. He taught me what it means to go at something full force and and instilled a deep motivation in me to always be better
11. He plans the best vacations
12. He’s one of the most trustworthy people I’ve ever known
13. He can tell something is wrong by the sound of my voice
14. He gives the best bear hugs
15. He says I Love You 20 times a day
16. He is extremely worldly and knows something about everything
17. He’s one of the strongest men I know
18. He showed me what it’s like to have a strong marriage
19. He is incredibly smart when it comes to saving money
20. He loves my grandparents and checks in with them several times a day
21. He loves a good April Fools Joke and always surprises everyone when they least expect it
22. He gives great advice professionally and personally
23. He works to live and does not live to work
24. I know he’s going to be a wonderful grandpa to our daughter and he’s already thinking about everything he’s going to teach her
25. He loves school supplies and collecting things as much as I do
26. He went wedding dress shopping with my mom and me in NYC, which included numerous stops and dresses
27. He updates my navigation system every time I see him to make sure I have all of the most recent maps when driving
28. He is a protector and always makes everyone around him feel safe
