37 Years Old

I can not believe it, today I am 37 years old. It seems just like yesterday that I was born. Man, how does time fly when you are having fun. My wonderful wife, Courtney, did this a while ago with the 31 things she was thankful for on her birthday. So I thought I would say the 37 things I am thankful for. They are not in any particular order.

1. God (of course)

2. Courtney, my wonderful wife of 5 1/2 years

3. My boy - MD, Michael Dean

4. Our dog Mila - who I appreciate much more after the movie, Marly and Me

5. My Dad - Ivey Dean Icenhour. He did not have much of a dad growing up, but he has been a heck of a Dad to my brothers and me

6. My Mom - Linda Jean Greene Icenhour. She has done everything she can to make sure my brothers and me would not have to go without. And also for her meatloaf

7 & 8 My brothers and their families - we may not always see eye to eye but we sure do love each other and I know they would do anything to help me

9. Jimmy Britt - I say this because he is my boss but he is a wonderful friend to me and b/c he is a great boss

10. Rocky River Community Church - such a great church to be a part of

11. My sister-in-law, Christy's red velvet cake

12. A good buffet

13. My Sirius Satellite radio

14. When MD greets me at the door when coming home from work

15. That is has been more than 12 years since the cowboys have won a playoff game

16. My best friend in the world - Travis Baxter. He was very instrumental in me coming to know Christ

15. My wife's sweet tea - when she makes it

16. Travis Bush, who is an awesome youth pastor and he keeps me honest

17. Cherry Lemon Sundrop

18. Gangster/mob/spy/suspense/scary movies

18.5 Halfway there

19. Washington Redskins - Hail to the Redskins, hail victory, brave on the war path - fight for 'ole DC

20. Living in NASCAR country

21. Living in North Carolina - I love this state

22. Brandon Whedbee - he laid a great foundation for our next worship pastor to build on at my church and he is a good friend

23. DirecTV

24. When I can smoke a stogie and read a book

25. Living close to a grocery store in case Courtney needs me to run out to the store

26. Living close to restaurants when we just don't want to cook (which is a lot!)

27. Living close to the church office so I can go 3 weeks without having to buy gas

28. Cherry Chapstick

29. Wendy's, What-a-Burger and 5 Guys Burger and Fries

30. The Snavley family - they made my 5 years in Ohio bearable

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31. Mom #2 - she allowed me to marry her daughter

33. MD's laugh

34. Stadium seating in the movie theater

35. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - these are the mornings MD and I have together

36. Walks around the neighborhood with my family

37. Finishing year #36 and starting #37