Thirty Reasons I Love Cory:
1. Those curly blond locks.
2. He's tall and hot. And that butt....
3. He's so patient with me and the kids.
3. He actually helps out around the house.
4. I can make him laugh himself silly.
5. He doesn't let small things bother him.
6. He knows the capitol of Mongolia. And just about everywhere else.
7. He cares about his community, his country, and his planet.
8. He's conscientious at work, but doesn't bring it home with him.
9. His addiction to Dr. Pepper rivals mine.
10. The way his face lights up when he sees his kids when he gets home.
11. I know he's home before he steps foot in the door, because he is always whistling.
12. He compliments me every day.
13. He supports me in my flute endeavors, even though it often means being alone in the evenings.
14. He is constantly learning - and he remembers almost all of it.
15. He understands how difficult being a stay at home mom can be, and is always looking for ways to help me cope better.
16. I could spend every moment of every day with him, and it wouldn't be enough.
17. He has his priorities straight.
18. He doesn't have to have every new toy and gadget that comes out.
19. He loves the outdoors, and is looking forward to teaching our kids to, as well.
20. He is open to new foods, and is willing to try anything. He's even learned to like kimchee.
21. Those random loud noises.
22. He is willing to make sacrifices for his family's sake - like a second car, riding the bus to work, iPods, video games, and season tickets to the Jazz.
23. He will play Hide and Seek and other silly games with our children for hours.
24. He is ALWAYS willing to help others - and he does it cheerfully, without complaint.
25. When he proposed, he forgot the ring - he was so nervous he left it in the car.
26. The respect with which he treats his parents and grandparents.
27. The wonderful friendships he shares with his brothers.
28. Those mad French skills.
29. He truly trusts me.
30. I have never been able to be so completely open with anyone else, without fear, self- consciousness, or insecurity.
I could add a thousand more reasons. I love you Cory. Happy birthday.
Lear quote: "I'm gonna kiss your cheek, mommy, because I don't like your minty toothpaste."
Ella quote: "Shake your booty! Shake your booty!" Shouted as loud as she could at the grocery store.
This is something Lear made at church for my dad. The teacher spelled "Janes" wrong - easy mistake. We've called Cory's dad Papa and mine Grandpa Janes to differentiate the two Grandpa Ja(y)neses. Lear was so proud that he drew Grandpa's glasses and brown hair. The text on the reverse side says basically that Lear loves Grandpa because he goes down the scary slide with him. Considering my father's disability, it goes to show how much he loves his grandchildren, and that he will do anything for them. My father may be a man of few words, but his heart is big nonetheless. 
