I Do...Love You

1. Where did you meet?
We grew up in the same ward, but he was four years older than I was, so we didn't really "know" each other. I was in 8th grade when he graduated, so we never even were at the same school together.

2. How long did you date before you were married?
7 weeks total. Crazy I know, but when you know its right why wait.
So the story: I dated a guy for three years and then he left on his mission. He said that I could date any one I wanted while he was gone except Jay Anderson. So needless to say that was the only person I wanted to date. (Don't tell me I can't do something, I will have to prove you wrong!) So I decided that I would go to some of the ward single adult activities to hopefully work my magic on Jay. The first one I went to he was there and we went to a movie (not sure which one, because I didn't watch) I made sure that I sat by him and talked to him through the whole show. The next weekend I called before the activity to make sure he was going and he said that he had too much work to do, but I just said come on you can make time and he said okay I'll be there. So I invited him to come over to my brother's house after the activity to watch another movie (again, not sure what movie was on). Then the next day at church we sat by each other in class and then he came over for dinner at my parents house. We watched another movie (still no clue what movie I think there was a guy on a lawn mower on the cover). Then the next night he came over after I got off of work at 10pm and while we were watching TV (I think it was on) we were just talking and all of a sudden he got really quiet and started to cry. He asked if I could feel that (meaning the Spirit) and I said yes and I began to cry. He asked me what I would say if he asked me to marry him and I said that I would say yes. So we decided to pray about it and then that Saturday he proposed, and 6 long weeks later we were married.


3. How long have you been married?
8 years


4. What does he do that surprises you?
I used to be surprised at the business ventures he would try, but now I am not surprised by too much. He most recent business: a lawn mowing/snow removal business. This one is almost too good to be true. It doesn't take a ton of time, but the pay is awesome for what he does.

5. What is your favorite feature of his?
His eyes...hopefully our baby will get his gorgeous blue eyes.

6. What is your favorite quality of his?
He doesn't judge people. He is also very friendly and loves to talk. I don't mind this quality as long as I am not sitting in the car with three screaming kids while he visits for what was supposed to be five minutes and then turns into thirty.


7. Does he have a nickname for you?
No, but he often calls me the wrong name. He calls me Joy, which is his sister. I think it is kind of funny.

8. Does he have a favorite color?
Blue

9. What is his favorite food?
Does he have something he doesn't like? He isn't a picky eater at all, but I would say he probably likes pasta and meat and potatoes the best. I cook those a lot because I like them and he doesn't seem to mind.

10. What is his favorite sport?
Basketball

11. When was your first kiss?
The night before he asked me what I would say if he asked me to marry him...which was the second night we did something together.

12. Favorite thing to do as a couple?
We love to go on dates. It is nice to visit without the kids climbing on us.

13. Do you have any children?
Yes, three and #4 is on the way.


14. Does he have a hidden talent?
He can do just about anything. He is a handy man. He can also do a handstand for a very long time.

15. How old is he?
31

16. Who said I love you first?
He did, after he asked me what I would say if he asked me to marry him. Things happened fast with our relationship, so they may not have been in the normal order!


17. What's his favorite music?
I would say country, but every time I get in his car he has Z103 on the radio. I think he likes all types.

18. What do you admire most about him?
I love that he honors his priesthood and the covenants that he made in the temple. He is a wonderful daddy and the kids all adore him. He would do anything for anyone and he is a very hard worker.


19. Do you think that he will read this?
Probably, he has been busy with work lately, but eventually I think he will stumble across it.

I Love You Jay!