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Today, Andrew and I are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary. (Happy Anniversary Honey!) The photo above is our engagement picture. I don't have any wedding photos on my computer so this will have to do.

In honor of our anniversary, I would like to give you list of why our marriage is so successful.

Andrew does all of the outside chores and loves it.Andrew does the laundry, including the folding.

Andrew gives me plenty of time for myself (bookclub, cooking, crafting, shopping, etc).

Andrew gets the kids ready for Church on Sunday and helps with bedtime routines.

Andrew does what I ask without complaining and without much delay, if any.

Andrew supports me in whatever I do, even if he thinks it's nutty.

Andrew eats the meals I make and never complains, even if he has grounds to do so.

Andrew takes care of the kids in the middle of the night(i.e. when they are sick, when they have bad dreams, etc) so that I can get my sleep.

Andrew lets me control the thermostat.

Andrew will go to the grocery store if I don't feel like it.

Andrew bought me a van when he really didn't want one (the Corvettes were right next to the minivans, how cruel!).

Andrew gives me flowers, buys me jewelry, and loves to surprise me.

Seriously, how hard could it be to love a guy like that? Andrew is the reason we have been happily married for 11 years and counting. Love him!