Happy Birthday John

opening presents . . . his new Fender and Amp

Here are Thirty-Seven Things About You:

1. He's a rock-star (singing, drums, guitar, and now electric guitar, and married to a hot wife)

2. John is a total gentleman

3. He is spiritual and very knowledgable about the gospel

4. He's extremely detail oriented and will research something to death before buying it

5. He is an amazing dad

6. He loves his kids

7. He loves to surf - longboard

8. Had jaw surgery and awoke in the jail ward at USC hospital

9. Is always polite

10. Played high school football

11. Wanted to go Pro

12. Was heavily recruited

13. Almost chose football over a mission

14. Came down with a bizarre illness

15. No doctor or lab could figure it out

16. Recruiters faded away

17. Then the illness did, too.

18. Was captain of his team, as well as track

19. and wrestling

20. Served a 2-year mission in Argentina

21. Came home and started a car washing business

22. Didn't feel right about it so started working in the wireless industry

23. Felt right about that: 15 years later still going strong

13. Graduated with a BS is Marketing

14. Got an MBA from Pepperdine University

15. Has a bad back :-(

16. John is 3rd in 7 children

17. He's super buff

18. He's even more humble

19. John is an excellent communicator

20. He can get to the root of nearly any problem, while sparing feelings

21. He's a great leader

22. He's enjoyable to listen to as a public speaker

23. He has a gift for teaching

24. and hopes to someday teach on the college level

25. Wants to get a phd

26. Knows everything about cell phones

27. Is a techie, but not a nerd

28. Loves the latest gadgets, and is very picky about them

29. John doesn't like a lot of public attention for his birthday (goes along with the humility thing).

30. He is an AMAZING Jack-of-all Trades. SERIOUSLY! He can, with aptitude,

31. Fix the cars

32. Remodel (completely gut) a kitchen, electrical, plumbing, tile, etc.

33. work wonders with wood (you should see my wainscoting!)

34. is totally creative and has an eye for detail

35. He can figure out how almost anything works . . . neighbors are always calling him for help

36. He is super compassionate and

37. the most wonderful eternal companion . . . and handsome, too!

Happy Birthday John! I love you!!