Happy Anniversary To My Beautiful Wife, 12 Wonderful Years

12 years ago this very day, my beautiful wife and I were married for time and all eternity in the LDS Portland Temple. To sum that day up in one word..... it was PERFECT. It was a beautiful sunny day, flowers were in bloom, and I still remember to this very moment the way I felt. It's hard to put into words, maybe it's a guy thing, but I felt pure joy! No other way to describe it. And even today, I feel an overwhelming joy that grows and grows each day as I grow closer to her. It has been the best 12 years of my life!

Remember This Picture? (seems so long ago)

Babydoll,

I try to let you know everyday how much you mean to me and how your presence in my life has forever changed it for the best. If for some reason, that daily message gets delivered late, gets a little jumbled up, or ends up not showing up at all, I'm very sorry and I promise to continue to get better about making sure you know how special you are to me! I'm writing this to let you know and remind you of why you still are and always will be the love of my life, my one and only, my soul mate, my wife. Happy anniversary babe! I love you!

                                                                           Sincerely,
                                                                           Your Handsome Man


Why I Love You More Each Day:

1.)    You are a righteous daughter of god

2.)    You try so hard to be the perfect wife

3.)    You gave me 5 wonderful children

4.)    You are an incredible mother to them

5.)    You have the most beautiful eyes

6.)    You sing like an angel

7.)    You pray with our family each night

8.)    You genuinely care about others

9.)    You cry when you are spiritually happy

10.)  You have beautiful long dark hair

11.)  You are concerned for your health

12.)  You have the most amazing laugh

13.)  You watch out for my health and the health of our children

14.)  You are a great cook and baker

15.)  You are a great kisser

16.)  You actually know the words to "Oklahoma"

17.)  You give great hugs that make me want to never let go

18.)  Your hand fits just right inside mine

19.)  The only time I don’t miss you is when I’m with you

20.)  You are very playful

21.)  You never swear or use potty talk

22.)  You're very humble

23.)  You're a great dresser

24.)  You have ALWAYS been by my side, through thick and thin

25.)  You still have a childlike sense of wonder.

26.)  You have a dazzling smile

27.)  You're face is very expressive

28.)  You always put the most important people first

29.)  You like to read

30.)  You're a great snuggler

31.)  You're sexy!

32.)  You still think I'm sexy

33.)  You're smoothing out all of my rough edges

34.)  You still take my breath away

35.)  You have a great personality

36.)  There isn't anyone who doesn't love you

37.)  You're VERY smart

38.)  You're great at meeting people

39.)  You have a great profile and I don't mean facebook

40.)  You know how to give great massages

41.)  You let me give you massages

42.)  You always forgive me when I make a mistake or many mistakes

43.)  You rarely hold a grudge

44.)  You have a great sense of humor

45.)  You're favorite color is yellow

46.)  You love musicals and "Broadway"

47.)  You serve faithfully in church

48.)  You think I'm funny

49.)  You always say I Love You, and you mean it

50.)  You think it's funny when I'm wrong

51.)  You love to slow dance

52.)  You look simply beautiful with no make-up on

53.)  You love me no matter what I look like

54.)  You cry during "sappy" movies

55.)  You help me to realize that it is more important to care for others than yourself

56.)  You love to go shopping with me

57.)  You tolerate my insecurities and help me get over them

58.)  You're my biggest cheerleader

59.)  You're skin is soft, smooth, and I love touching it

60.)  You are absolutely 100% faithful

61.)  You're not materialistic

62.)  You're very feminine

63.)  You let me have my OCD moments

64.)  You encourage me to be more social

65.)  You always take time to listen to me

66.)  You like to talk to me

67.)  No matter what's bugging me, You always make me feel better

68.)  You are determined

69.)  You're drop dead gorgeous

70.)  You're drop dead gorgeous (had to put it twice for emphasis)

71.)  When we're together, you always make me look good

72.)  You always smell amazing, even after a run or first thing in the morning

73.)  You love to exercise

74.)  You're not a "high maintenance" wife

75.)  You are always gracious when you get a compliment

76.)  You have faith in god

77.)  egg salad

78.)  You look incredible when you're all "done up"

79.)  You hate to sleep without me in the bed

80.)  You make me feel like a cross between James Bond and MacGyver when I fix something

81.)  You truly are my better half

82.)  We have 2 sons that want to marry you

83.)  We have 3 daughters that want to be just like you

84.)  You make me want to be a better man

85.)  You are a great teacher and motivator

86.)  You don't like your nose, but I do

87.)  You like it when I go to your Doctor's appointments with you

88.)  You miss me when I'm gone, even if it's to the store

89.)  You always try to like the same things I like

90.)  You're a great photographer

91.)  You never give up, you really are a Zahlmann

92.)  You like my chest hair

93.)  You said yes to my "not so wonderful" marriage proposal

94.)  You try to be safe, all the time

95.)  You wanted to be a stay-at-home mom

96.)  You love our business and let me be a part of it

97.)  You need all the blankets on the bed to stay warm

98.)  You're trustworthy

99.)  You trust me

100.) You think I'm a good dad

101.)  Your clothes are now so tiny compared to mine

102.)  You are very compassionate

103.)  You put our family first

104.)  You're extremely talented with gifts from god

105.)  You like to look good for me

106.)  You're the best friend I've ever had

107.)  You would rather spend time with me than anyone else

108.)  You're honest

109.)  You're always trying to improve yourself

110.)  You "get" me  

111.)  You're confident

112.)  You reach for my hand when we go for walks

113.)  You like PDA's

114.)  You don't cut corners

115.)  You have allowed me to be in your life

116.)  You always ask me if there's anything I need  

117.)  You listen to the spirit

118.)  You always look for the good in everyone

119.)  You're the most charitable person I know

120.)  You try to make the best of every situation
121.)  You give the best tickles
122.)  You read your scriptures daily
123.)  You're not a know-it-all
124.)  You believe in being modest
125.)  You practice what you preach
126.)  You give great advice
127.)  You still remember what it was like to be a kid
128.)  You care what I think
129.)  You ask me for advice
130.)  You let me be the man

131.)  You are helping me to build a forever family

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also!

Here's to many more years of our fairy tale life and our happily ever after! I LOVE YOU!