Ike's Birthday and New Job

Ike is 31 today and what is he doing??? Laying tile! We purchased it last summer but couldn't put it in because the basketball season was so busy, so here he is...on his birthday...willing to work! He did get to play golf this weekend, and he is playing ball tonight, so he is getting to do some enjoyable activities at least.

Here are a few interesting facts about him you may or may not know....

He is a jack of all trades...and is such a handyman. He can do almost anything, and get this...he likes doing it! He has been wanting to do projects ever since the b-ball season ended. He has created some wonderful additions to our home including a HUGE deck, vinyl fence, yard (grass, shrubs, etc), a playhouse for Dane, a doghouse for Bo (that he sadly never really used), countless shelves, paint (I helped), and the latest project...the kitchen tile!

He is so comical and has a great sense of humor. He gets along with pretty much EVERYONE and is such a fun person to be around...and he doesn't take life to seriously (something I have fallen more victim too as I have aged). I used to enjoy the spotlight, but now I just enjoy watching him in it!

He is very opinionated and dependable. When he decides to do something, he usually does it. This is very helpful when I need to clean up the house. (He is very good at sorting through messes in about half the time it takes me....he just gets it done). This can be bad, because sometimes he just keeps working until the job is done....but he does take pride in his work!

He puts family first and actually likes hanging out with us. (He's not one of those husbands or dads who works, comes home and sits around or ignores his family). He is so great with Dane and will play with him when I need time to work on my Master's class assignments, or when i need to just get away for a bit. Sometimes I think he might enjoy the playing just as much or more than Dane.....but I love that!

He is spontaneous....wich I usualy like, unless I want to make plans in advance for a trip or something...then he just wants to "wait and see when the times draws near".

There are many more things I could list, but I don't want this turning in to a novel. Even though he probably won't read this, I wanted everyone else to know what a great guy he is! Dane and I are so lucky! Happy Birthday...we Love you!




The second part of this post involves Ike's new Job. He accepted a job with the Korte Company (commercial construction company)in Las Vegas, so it looks as though we will be heading back down there. Ike starts work in a week, but I will stay in Utah until the end of my school year at the end of May. Hopefully, then Dane and I will be able to join him in Vegas (we need our house to sell...so if you know anyone moving to the area.....let us know...we have a great place!) So, for all of you who visit Vegas...let us know when you come into town...our door will always be open!