My Guy Todd!!

I've been tagged about Todd - Just in time for Valentines Day! Love ya babe!
What is his name? Todd Barton
How long have you been married? My goodness it's been 6 1/2 years!
How long did you date? We met in Febuary of 2001 in his apartment! A guy friend of mine (Jared Pearson) moved into Todd's apartment and became roomates. I was interested from day one and kept flirting like mad with Todd hoping that he would ask me out. I would ask my friend if Todd said anything about me. And he would always tell me that Todd didn't say much at all and he didn't know if he liked me. At the same time Todd was asking Jared too if I liked him and if I seemed like I wanted to go out with him. Jared would say the same thing to Todd. I don't know. She hasn't said anything to me. So Todd was confused because I would flirt with him but then according to Jared I wasn't too interested. I was confused because I kept flirting and showing my interest but Todd aparently wasn't asking me out. So I, being the bold, blunt, and honest person that I am, planned a little scheme. I called over to their apartment knowing that Jared was in class at school and hoped Todd would be home. Todd answered the phone which was such a relief. I first asked if Jared was there even though I knew the answer. He said no he was the only one home. I proceeded to give him the sad sob story about how Jared was supposed to go with me to pick a friend up at the airport and he totally forgot and I need someone who knows how to get there cuz I was afraid I would get lost. Of course I knew Todd would come to the rescue. He is that kind of guy. He said he would be happy to tag along to help. So I picked him up and as we were driving to the airport I simply asked him when he was going to ask me out. He was shocked and a little taken a back but said he hadn't cuz Jared had told him that I wasn't interested and I said that that was ridiculous because that's all I could talk about and discovered that Jared didn't tell either of us the truth. (Turns out Jared didn't want us dating. hmmm...that's another story.) But none the less we talked the whole way there and he said now that he knew I would go out with him he would definatly ask me out soon. And that was the beginning of our love story. We dated for awhile. Todd proposed on July 20th 2001 and we were married on September 22, 2001
How old is he? 30
How old are you? 27
Who eats more sweets? We both eat more than we should. Todd's weakness is Reeses peanut butter cups. Mine is Skittles.

Who said I love you first? So we both kind of did at the same time. It first came to me when Todd was at my apartment hanging out and I got an overwhelming feeling that I was supposed to marry Todd. I being very afraid pushed this BIG thought right on out of my head. A few days later we were watching a movie at his apartment and I recieved the feeling again. Only this time it was so strong I couldn't help but start crying. We were not watching a chick flick so when Todd noticed I was trying to hide tears he knew something was up. He paused the movie and asked me what was wrong. I tried to brush it off like it was nothing. Todd kept prodding me to share with why the sudden tears. I told him that he would think I was crazy! He said he probably wouldn't because he had a feeling he knew what I was feeling. So I told him that I thought the Spirit was telling me that Todd was the one for me and to my surprise he said he was recieving the same strong feeling that I was the one for him. He then told me he loved me and I told him that I loved him as well. I don't think we ever finished that movie.

Who is taller? Todd

Who can sing better? We both can carry a tune but Todd has the better voice.

Who is smarter? Todd is definatly smarter!! Todd has this amazing eagerness to learn anything and everything!! He always has to figure everything out and wants to know how everything works from a car engine to a toaster. I think he is the smartest person I know!!

Who does the laundry? I do all laundry. Todd has done it once or twice.

Who does the dishes? I do most of them cuz I am home more but Todd does them often. He knows I hate the dishes and is happy to help out there! He knows it makes a happy wife when he does them.

Who pays the bills? I do mostly. I like to know where the money is going. Todd does too so he pays attention sometimes.

His guilty pleasure? Anything that moves and moves fast! Todd can't sit still and has to be on the move. He loves motorcycles, dirt bikes, fourwheelers, rock climbing, mountain biking, and video games. Anything outdoors!!

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do now but I always like to mix it up now and then.

Who mows the lawn? Todd almost always. I do occasionally when I feel in the mood! I take care of the weeding and plants and stuff.

Besides you, who is his best friend? Todd has many, many friends!! He is such a likeable guy! There are too many to count!

Who cooks dinner? I do. But Todd helps out sometimes!! His masterpieces are grilled cheese and tomato soup, german pancakes, and he can make a nice yummy Sunday dinner with roast, real mashed potatos, and real homemade gravy. He makes really yummy gravy!!

Who drives? If we drive together, Todd is driving always!! I hate traffic and crazy drivers!

Who is more stubborn? There is no question it is me! Unfortuantly I can't help it!

Who kissed who first? Todd kissed me first but I didn't make it that hard either. It was our second date and we were going to a double feature at the drive in movies. Todd had piled lots of pillows and blankets and a futon mattress all in the back of his truck. When he picked me up I knew he wanted to kiss me. About halfway throught the first movie we pulled the blankets over our heads and Todd planted the most amazing kiss on me! It was heaven! I don't think we watched much movie after that.!! hee hee.

Who asked who out first? Todd asked me out first but with a little nudge from me as you probably read earlier. We went bowling and out to eat with some friends.

Who proposed? Todd did and definatly surprised me! It was July 20th, 2001. I was at a family reunion and he was supposed to be working. I was going to go back later that night after he was off work and go over to his parents house because it was his mom's birthday. He then was going to come up with me the next morning to my family reunion. So he called in the middle of the afternoon and said he had gotten off work early and really wanted to see me. So I told him to come to brigham city were I was. He persisted I came down there! So I did! He then said he wanted to go hiking. I was dressed in a white shirt and white backless shoes. I thought no way am I going hiking in this. He was so dead set on it which wasn't like him so reluctancly I agreed. Then we get up to this trail we had hiked many times and was a fairly easy hike. Then we came to this spot and he stopped and suggested we go off the trail and hike this huge steep hill. I said there is no way am I hiking this. I being the stubborn one as you read earlier kept putting my foot down, refusing to go up this hill. He pleaded that it would be worth it and that he would buy me new shoes if they got ruined. I finally agreed. So I complained under my breath the whole way up. It was so steep and I thought Todd was crazy for making me do this. But then we get to the top and I was silenced because he had found the most amazing view of the wasatch valley. Then he pulled out a blanket out of his back pack which I just noticed he had. He laid it out and then pulled out some subway sandwhiches, then some drinks. He even brought glasses and put ice in them . I thought what a great boyfriend I have! We ate and talked and I noticed he was being so weird today. He then said let's walk out to the edge and enjoy the view. So we did. Then he said he needed to go to the bathroom and said not to look. He went backwards towards were our blanket and stuff were and I thought how gross. But then he was back in a split second and thought how weird but still wasn't picking up on anything. He then expressed how much he loved me and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. Then he started to shake and get choked up. He went on one knee and asked me to marry him. Although he had to get up for a second to get the box out of his pocket. I said yes! So he didn't go back to pee. He went to get the ring out of his backpack. Whew. We then went and announced it to his family. Celebrated his mom's birthday and then we went up to my family reunion that night and woke a few people up to tell the good news!! It was a very amazing day!

What is your favorite thing about him? Oh let me count the many ways! I love many, many, things about Todd! I love how much he loves me and his kids! He adores his kids and they adore him! As soon as they hear the garage door they run to the door and swing it open screaming, "daddy's home, daddy, daddy, daddy!!!!!" I love that he works hard for his family. I love that he is very patient with me which he has to be alot. Sorry babe! I appreciate that he loves me for the unique self that I am. I love that he is smart and educated. He is easy on the eyes too, and I like that! Especailly his eyes! Those big blue eyes! I love that he loves the gospel and knows alot about it. I love the example that he is to our children and to me and to others! He is a really great guy and I am very happy to be his wife! I love him dearly!!