Day 2 & 1 (Why I love Jenny)

I love Jenny because she's loyal to her family. Ours, and the one she grew up in. She's a good friend and listener to friends and family who call to share their excitement and their burdens. It's no wonder our phone never seems to stop ringing. People love to talk to Jenny because she's such a gracious listener and sympathizer. Hmmm.....maybe we should charge for her therapeutic services?

I also love Jenny because she tries so hard to make other people (me) happy. Her plans don't always work out the way she might have hoped. But there is no question that she puts a lot of thought and effort into doing things she thinks will make others happy. If it's the thought that counts, she never has to worry.

Day 3 (Why I love Jenny)

I love Jenny for her constant love and concern for our girls. Somehow she's able to stay on top of what each of our girls needs, when their next appointment is, who's birthday party is coming up, who needs what new clothes, and who has a talk to prepare for Primary. Her love for our kids is wonderfully obvious.

Day 4 (Why I love Jenny)

I love Jenny for sharing interest and enthusiasm for things I'm into, even if I don't get excited to go to JoAnn's fabrics with her. She's a good sport. Speaking of, she actually enjoys watching sporting events and other things I really like, and she's always willing to give me time to pursue my hobbies. I tried to teach her snowboarding one time. That didn't go so well. But then again, we weren't at a resort. We might have to try again some time.

Day 5 (Why I love Jenny)

I love Jenny for being willing to be the grown-up in our marriage. She does so many responsible things for our family that I never have to worry or think about.

Oops, it's now 3 minutes after midnight, so it's no longer really Saturday. See what I mean? If this were Jenny's project, she wouldn't have let that happen.

Day 6 (Why I love Jenny)

I love Jenny for her special gift for bearing beautiful baby girls. It makes potty training, the terrible 2's, and temper tantrums much easier to deal with.

Day 7 (Why I love Jenny)

I love Jenny for her sense of humor. She has a great laugh—even if it does result in the occasional snort. She knows how to be silly and fun loving and not take life too seriously.
Sometimes all you have to say is a word and it'll give her the giggles. Like kitty. Or dolphin. Glow-sticks. Puppets.

Day 8 (Why I love Jenny)

I love Jenny for her willingness to support my dreams.
How many wives out there would be willing to leave the comfort of "home" twice, move to 4 different far away cities they have no previous connection to, and allow her husband to go ahead of her for months at a time 5 different times leaving her to keep 3 (now 4) little kids happy all by herself, all so he could actually look forward to going to work on a Monday morning? Only one. My wife, Jenny Black.

Day 10 & 9 (Reasons why I love Jenny)

I had a super busy day at work and neglected to post Day 10's reason.
So here's a double dose of adoration for my dear wife.

I love Jenny for her selflessness. She is forever thinking of others before herself.

I love Jenny for her natural beauty. She doesn't have to paint on a face to look very attractive. It doesn't take much at all. (And when we're running late, which is bound to happen, she's willing to put her makeup on in the car on the way. Most women couldn't or wouldn't do that.)

Day 11 (Reasons I love Jenny)

I thought it would be appropriate to share this reason on the Sabbath.

I love Jenny for her meekness, humility and willingness to trust in the Lord's will.

Why I love Jenny, Day 13 (and 12)

We haven't posted for a while because our life is a little crazy right now. I'm in Winston-Salem N.C. living in corporate housing by myself, while Jenny is doing her best to be a single mom to our 4 girls in Philly. Work has been really busy since I started (I'm loving my new agency in case you're wondering), and I don't have access to our family photos, so blogging is on hold. Except that we're going to be apart for our 13th wedding anniversary. (Boooooooo!) So I need to use the magic of the internets to let Jenny know of at least 13 things I love about her. I got started 1 day late, because, well, I'm not that good with numbers. Anyway, here it goes. 13 reasons I love Jenny in 13 days.
Warning: If you're uncomfortable with PDA, you should probably not read this blog for the next 2 weeks. But if you don't mind a little PDA and want to be reminded of what an amazing person my wife is, by all means, feel free to read on and/or share this with others.

Day 13
Jenny has the prettiest smile I've ever seen, because it's the happiest smile I've ever seen. As my dad remarked after meeting her for the first time, "she has an infectious smile, doesn't she?" Yes she does. I love her smile.

Day 12
Jenny is super talented. Not only is she an incredible seamstress, pianist, and cook, she's a talented family manager and nurturer. She's got another talent—sharing all of her talents in order to help others. In fact, she's had to learn how to occasionally say, "no. sorry, I can't do that this time." Not going out of her way for others is just not in her makeup. I love that about her.

Stay tuned for Days 11 - 1.
Happy 13th Anniversary Jenny.
Love, me