Sunday, May 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Liz!!

It is now 8:30am, and at this exact moment 27 years ago, a little bundle of joy with a mop of hair exited her mother's birth canal. That mop hasn't stopped growing. "Happy Birth Moment Liz!"-Dwight Schrute

First things first...a healthy breakfast in bed. This french toast has no sugar/fat/calories/guilt.


27 things I love about Liz:

1. I love how she loves to stick her tongue out which she blames on a so-called "tongue thrust" she has...google it, there's no such thing.


2. I love that she can shred on a wakeboard and has a wicked cool scar by her eye to prove it.

3. That being said, I love how on the tube she screams like Willy Wonka at the end of his creepy song in the tunnel.

4. I love how she can even make overpriced nasty French water look good.

5. I love how she rolls up in the comforter like a Taco Bell chalupa to sleep.


6. I love how she'll buy a bag of marshmallows for "a new recipe she's trying" and eat the whole bag by lunch.
7. I love her bubbly toes. Jack Johnson makes so much more sense now.

8. I love her pregoliciuos bod.


9. I love how genuine and sincere she is, like when she started crying after signing her first autograph. I was yelling at the police officer after I signed my first autograph.


10. I love how she has to sleep with the fan on for some white noise, but she still puts in ear plugs.


11. I love when we went to Chadder's (Utah's "In-n-Out burger knockoff, pending litigation) she bit a fry, looked at me in shock and said, "These fries taste like potatoes."


12. I love when we drove home last night from the Real Salt Lake vs. David Beckham game and a car full of poser gangsters drove by and stared at her, she threw her arms up and said, "WHAT!?!"


13. I love how I can get her to laugh hysterically in 4.3 seconds by simply quoting Ricky Bobby lines..."I wrecked the car, got mauled by a cougar, and my Crystal Gale shirt is ruined."

14. I love how she never gets sick of Office re-runs.

15. I love how she is so close to her mom and sisters.

17. I love how much fun she has with my family.

18. I love how she makes sure we go to her dad's gravesite every year and say a prayer.

19. I love how she tries to set-up a candid shot of me. "Okay, now pretend you're laughing." More like candon't.

20. I love how amazingly creative she is. She took a pair of scissors, some ribbon, and an old fishing hook and made a Toyota Prius that ran on water.

21. I love how much she loves her Savior and how she teaches Avery about Jesus.

22. I love when we drive by a nice car that I notice, she says, "Get some!"

23. I love how she thinks it's a "drastic change" when she chopps off 2 inches of her flowing mane.

24. I love how she brings me a glass of water when I'm mowing the weeds, uh lawn.

25. I love how she cries at the end of EVERY Extreme Home Makeover show.

26. I love how she makes me audition for American Idol in front of her during commercials.

27. I love that I'm already at #27 and I could keep going for hours.

Happy Birthday Lizzy!!! Let's open some presents!

105 comments:

Rachel said...

Possibly the sweetest post ever! Happy birthday Elizabeth :)

Zarah said...

Ooooh... my... gooodness... I'm all teary eyed here - that was possibly THE sweetest post. Ever.

Happy birthday, Elizabeth!!

joscelyne cutchens said...

awwww! Happy Happy Birthday LIz! :)

Anonymous said...

How blessed you are! This year is going to bring so many more blessings for you. Savor each one and thanks for blessing our lives as well! xo

Hayley said...

How cute is that!!! All I can get out of my hubby when I ask :"why do you love me" is 'because you're you" :P

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZ!!!!

Hayley

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, I was so geeked to stop by your blog today, and find it was your Birthday, as today is my wonderful husband's B-day too!

I always thought you must be a great person, this confirms it, cause my husband is the best!

Anyway, again, Happy Birthday!!

Becky said...

OMGosh! You truly have the BEST hubby for doing this! Hope you have a FAB birthday!! :D

Laura Looooo said...

Happy Birthday Liz!

Ariana Sullivan said...

I really love her blog and I really loved this post! It had me laughing and going "aww"- great combo :)

Happy Birthday Liz!

Lain said...

That list is the sweetest thing ever.
Happy day!!!
xoxoxo
Lain

Stacy said...

How sweet that Dwight left you some blog love :). Have a great birthday!

PattiM said...

Awe, that is super sweet... He's a keeper for sure... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Patti M
(Pattie's passion)

I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!!

Anonymous said...

wow, i am crying here...elizabeth, you have one awesome hubby!!!...hope you have a very happy bday!!!....
angie (ckmb: craftyscrapr)

Anonymous said...

I'm insanely jealous ;0) You've got a keeper! That was an awesome post! Happy Birthday!

Nicole P said...

This is sweet!! What a great hubby you have. Happy Birthday!

Heather said...

I love how your husband posts on your blog; how great is that?! Hope your birthday is filled with fun and laughter and new memories...you are smack in the middle of the best days of your life: enjoy!

Heather said...

I love how your husband posts on your blog; how great is that?! Hope your birthday is filled with fun and laughter and new memories...you are smack in the middle of the best days of your life: enjoy!

Amanda Bynum Photography said...

OMG! You two are soooo stinkin cute! Happy Birthday!

Sarah E. said...

That was beautiful! Happy Birthday! :)

Lindsey Lee said...

So i was laughing/crying readin this. I just love ya Liz. Have a great birthday!!

All moments remembered said...

Happy birthday Elizabeth!! What amazing love you two share!! Enjoy your day!!!
Stacey

Brooke said...

How lucky you are to have a family that loves you so much. . . and they are equally blessed that you are in theirs!

Happy Birthday Liz!!!!

Anonymous said...

I love this post! No fair, Liz, not only are you gorgeous, but your hubby is a sweetheart. Mine would never do this, so thanks to Collin, he (my husband) is now in the doghouse.

Happy Birthday,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

What a great post from your hubby....
Happy Birthday!!!!

Hugs...
Dedra

Anonymous said...

happy birthday!!

Elizabeth said...

AWWWWW...How sweet!!!

I hope you have a fabulous birthday!!

Unused Account said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Can I get your husband to talk to my husband next Sept 21st? How sweet was this post?

Enjoy this day....you're WAY the coolest evah!

Michelle said...

That was the sweetest post I've ever read!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZ!!!! I hope your day is wonderful!! :]

Kristen said...

okay...he's a KEEPER! Happy Birthday girly...and many more to come...kristen in nor cal

Preds Girl said...

Wow.

Pretty much all I can say about that entry from your hubby.

Wow. :-)

Happy B-day

Mary and Ryan said...

Happy birthday Lizzy!!
I love how she has been my friend for 15 years and even though we don't see eachother much, when we do it feels like we were never apart, love you Lizzy, and love you Collin for making her happy!

Tracy Anderson said...

Oh, Colin..... husbands everywhere are HATING you right now.... but, you have a very lucky wifey who ought to love you very much for being so sweet. Good thing we all know she does.... :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LIZ!

{amy k.} said...

I can only imagine what an amazing couple you are, and what great parents as well. I know this prob sounds super lame because I don't know you at all... but I really admire the relationship you share (or at least seem to! haha) So in love and so supportive of each other and have a blast all along the way! Happy Birthday! thanks for making life a little happier for all of us!

Samantha said...

Happy Birthday, Liz!! I hope you have an amazing day :)

Laurie said...

Happy birthday, Liz!!! What a great birthday present that post was. I hope you have a great day! :)

Heather said...

Elizabeth, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog :) The movie was good (you'd probably really like it, being pregnant), not quite as many laughs as I thought it would have, but still a good flick. My girl's night out was great, though. Cute pedi, yummy Wallabedarned drinks and steak at the Outback, and kids-free time with my "BFF". Can't beat that! Have a great week!

AngMomof3 said...

Wow. That was super great. He's a keeper, for sure (not that you were considering trading him in...)

Happy b-day!

dedesmith32 said...

Okay that was the sweetest thing ever! A very happy birthday to you Elizabeth!

Shaun said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ELIZABETH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU..
Love and God bless,
Shaun

Remember me? You were the first person to leave a comment on my old blog. I had commented on how many things you and I have in common. My new blog is at..
www.roomswithaview.typepad.com

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness...love this post! Happy Birthday Liz!!

Amy Gordon-Pruden said...

Please tell me he has a brother who is single and lives near Sacramento...

Susie said...

Adorable! What a day brightner that was to read :)

Happy 27th too!

noel joy said...

happy birthday my dear sweet friend. {{hugs}} & love to you on your special day.

i love that you have such a fabulous family that loves you so much and takes such good care of you!

elizabeth kartchner said...

i laughed and cried then laughed some more at this post!!

i love my sweetie collin so much!! so blessed to have him as my hubby. thanks hun.
#26 is my favorite!! :) haha!

and thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes!!

amydc said...

Wow Collin. Go on with your awesomeness!

BTW, we share the same birthday.
So, Happy Birthday Elizabeth.

Fuller Family said...

Happy Birthday Liz! So fun to read all of those things about you. Your husband really adores you! Only a few more weeks for you to go. I am so excited to see girl #2.

Anonymous said...

Amazing!! What a wonderful birthday gift from your husband!! Happy Birthday!

Wendy

Cheeziemommie said...

Happy Birthday!!!!! What a sweetie pie husband you have there!!! Hope you had a good day and a GREAT year to you!

{lindy baker cakes} said...

Liz that was so cute! Happy Birthday!!!

{lindy baker cakes} said...

Liz that was so cute! Happy Birthday!!!

Kay said...

Awwwww! That is the sweetest thing ever! Made me a bit weepy.

Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

Bowman Family said...

Happy Birthday Liz. I enjoyed this post very much. Collin can sure give other husbands a run for their money.

Sara said...

That is just SO SWEET! He's definately a KEEPER!

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS LIZ!!

Jason and Amy said...

That was so sweet! You are even cooler then I thought you were.

Lauren said...

Happy Birthday!! He's definitely in the running for #1 husband of the year. How cute!!

It's Been a Day! said...

happy birthday liz! hope it was a great day!!

{Erica} said...

Your husband rocks Liz! Happy birthday!

Unknown said...

Happy birthday you lucky girl! :)

Anonymous said...

Your husband made many women swoon, hoping their loved ones would surprise them at Least once in their lives. How lucky and blessed you are, I am Positive he makes you feel like it's your birthday everyday! Happy Belated Birthday!

Shaina said...

I think that is the best!!

Anonymous said...

happy b-day. how sweet he is. does he offer leassons in husband sweetness? Mine might need a few. Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

What an amazing husband you have! You are so blessed! That was so enjoyable to read! It totally sums up how it's really all those little things in life that matter and make the most difference in someone's life!

Happy Birthday and hope it's the best one yet!

Lindsay

Lauren said...

How Lovely! You two are so lucky to have each other!! Happy Birthday!!

Holly Park said...

Liz--I've actually been stalking your blog for a while...you are so darn creative! I can't help but remember all of our crazy "twin" days when I think of you...Remember our totally awesome old lady coats? And twin lunches...such good memories! You family is darling (hopefully you don't mind my stalking:)). Happy Birthday!
Holly (Peterson) Park

Lan said...

Happy Birthday! Soo soo sweet, you are one lucky girl.

Tina said...

Happy Birthday!!!! What a sweet hubby you have. You both seem so sweet and happy. My birthday is tomorrow and I can't expect to see anything as fun as that on my blog. :-)

Hope you had a great one!!!

emily anderson said...

happy birthday!!

Marie said...

Happy Happy Birthday to you!

Anonymous said...

You do know he loves you, right? LOL. How cute. Happy Birthday, Liz!

Rena said...

Okay,...Now if we can just post that on a billboard with a big arrow that says..."LOOK AT THIS GUYS AND GET A CLUE!" Then we all would have awesome husbands like yours. He is too funny. Loved it!!

Happy Birthday!

Melissa allred said...

Ok all i can say is so dang cute!!!collin is such a sweat heart! I really enjoyed reading this!!! You are hilarious! My favorite is #10 oh and#11!!! Happy Birthday!

Unknown said...

Happy late birthday liz! This post was so funny! collin is so sweet! You look wonderful!

Kristy said...

Happy Birthday Liz!!!

Latrice said...

Happy Birthday girlie!! Great post Collin. Hope we can all meet one day!! Have a fabulous day.

I'm almost to 27 too!!

Anonymous said...

yes, so very sweet post by your husband! Happy Birthday!

Anonymous said...

Thats the cutest thing ever!

How did you like Beckham?? I work at the their home stadium. I love him.

julieann said...

How sweet!! Have a happy birthday:)

AndreafromNoVA said...

I love that your husband did this! Too cute. Have a Happy B-day.

I too cry at the end of EVERY Extreme Makeover, how could you not?

Andrea

Shanna said...

I think you have the record for the most comments ever! I love it! Happy birthday Liz! Hope you have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Totally cute!!

Happy Birthday!

justynapalasiewicz said...

Your husband is a total sweetheart! He and my Jon are a lot alike, actually. Great sense of humor :-)

I actually got married on the 26th of April, myself. At the tender age of 20...if you know he's the one, why wait, right?

Anyway, sorry to ramble off...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! God bless for your wonderful, loving family and friends. Spend it in style ;-)

Cindy said...

Ahh, how sweet! Happy Birthday!
~scrappycindy

Teresa said...

He's a keeper!
-Teresa

Ruth Shanahan Allmart said...

I need to let my hubby read this :o) What an amazing gift to give someone you love. Happy birthday Liz.

Gretchen said...

happy birthday you cool chick you!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, so sorry I'm late.....Happy, Happy Birthday!! What a great hubby he is...so sweet! :)

Leanne said...

Adorable pictures and "love list" from your husband. That is a REAL birthday gift. Cheers!

Reina said...

That was so stinkin sweet! I hope you have a GREAT birthday and eat lots of cake and icecream!

Anonymous said...

I do believe this is the sweetest post I have read in a long time by a hubby! Happy Birthday Liz!

Stephanie Baxter said...

Awww, that's so adorable. What a lovely hubby! Happy Birthday!x

Yvonne said...

So sweet he is. Happy birthday.
Yvonne

Erin said...

Collin, you're the man! What a sweet thing to do! Happy Birthday Liz! Hope your day was fabulous!

Lea said...

Oh. That is super sweet. Happy Birthday, Liz!

Mindy said...

aww! keep him! he's so stinkin' cute....

camille said...

I laughed and I cried.
But mostly laughed Collin so sweet and so true.
I love you Lizard Breath

Anonymous said...

You won the lottery with a guy like that! Happy Belated Birthday!! He's given you some great journaling to use:)

The Ballards said...

What a blessing you two are! Your kids are going to know what real, honest, true, deep love is and there is no greater legacy you could pass on. Happy Birthday Elizabeth and thanks to Colin for giving us a glimpse in to your adorable lives!

Ania said...

This is SO freakin sweet!! Happy birthday and I see you're soon about to give birth - best of luck to the three (four) of you!! :D

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Heidi said...

What an awesome post!!! Happy Birthday!

maggie holmes said...

this is too cute! happy birthday liz!
(my favorite is number 11) too funny!

Heidi said...

Ok how cute are YOU guys? OMG. Happy belated birthday!

Kim said...

OMG that is adorable! I am all teary eyed from reading it! What a SWEET sweet man you have there! You are a VERY lucky girl!

Hugs~
Kim

StampingBetty said...

you better change your password now so we don't all die of disgust and jealousy if he does more posts
what a beautiful family and a beautiful love life too!
i bet your house is clean too.
lol

angie holcomb said...

wow what a hubby that is the best happy birthday list i have ever read!!!!!