hubs in the spotlight.

here is my handsome hubby.  

today, i am doing a shout out to this guy.

not just because it is father's day, but because he deserves it. 

brenner and i got married when we were just babies.  seriously.  we were so young and it is crazy now to look back and think about who we were back then.  

we had no idea who we were to be honest.  

and the past decade has been an incredible time of growth and change for each of us.  

but i think that brenner has changed more.  in a good way.  in many good ways.  

don't get me wrong, he was great when i met him, and seemed kind of like a superman then with his lofty ambitions, strong work ethic and dashing good looks.  

and those things have not changed.  he still has so many plans, goals and ambitions and is always thinking of what is next.  he also still works hard and has accomplished so much in his businesses.  

and he still has his dashing good looks.  (why is it that a few wrinkles make men look rugged and more handsome and just make us ladies just look old and tired?  it's an injustice, i tell ya.)

but he has become so much more.  

his heart is so different than it was a decade ago.  he has become such a servant and has embraced his role as the head of our marriage and the head of our house.  

he has become the spiritual leader and not only has that transformed our marriage, it has transformed him.  he is softer, kinder, and more thoughtful.  he makes sacrifices for his family, both big and small.  

he has been determined for me to stay home with the kids, since he knows that is where my heart is, no matter what he has to give up.  

he takes turns with the girls during the night so that i can get some sleep.  he works out of the house so he will come in and help throughout the day if i need it or just because he wants to.  he helps with the dishes, laundry and bedtime routines every time i ask, and often even when i don't.  and every time i ask him, 'do you want to change a diaper?' he answers, 'i would love to'.  seriously.  

he runs his own business, manages houses and projects for 3 other people, is a chaplain in the air force, started an orphanage in zimbabwe africa which he still helps run, is a private pilot, and a sunday school teacher.  

and he is a great dad.  

i am constantly amazed at what he does.  i sometimes don't know where he finds the time considering that amidst all of the above activities, he carves out quality play time with his kids every. single. day. 

and he likes to make me pancakes and omelets in the morning to boot.

  

God has required a lot of him over the years, and required him to let go of a lot of things that he thought were important.  not only has he obeyed God's calling in his life in every way, he has done so with peace and joy and trust in God's great plan, not his plan.  

what a leader and role model for me and our kids. 

i am beyond proud of what he does and who he has become. 

happy father's day, hubs.  

i love ya!