Happy 30th Thomas Daniel!

This year is the big one...Tom is officially old! :)

Last year I wrote 29 things I love about him. I still love those same 29 things and I'm sure I could think of at least one more to equal 30, but this year I thought it would be fun to let some family and friends take their turn to tell Tom what they love about him.

Kevin said that his favorite thing about Tom is his laugh, of course. My favorite thing about Tom is that of all the boys who were in love with you, Rachel, you chose him. He really is the best of all of them. Happy Birthday, Tom!
- Emily

We love Tom to death!!! I really love that he's friends with Andy. Having those "guys night" was fun and I know Andy had a great time! I really love the way Tom jokes around, too. It's always a blast to hang out with you guys!!!
- Ally & Andy

The thing I love about Tom the most is the way he looks at me when we are alone....I mean.....wait....no I love how Tom treats my sister Rachel because he is just an all around good guy and everyone knows it. If he were a cottage I would rent him out for the summer. ha ha love ya tom and congrats on winning the family fantasy league.
- Michael (Sugar Bear Punky)

Not only do we love Tom's laugh but we love how willing he is to serve. He is a hard worker and a great friend. Happy birthday to Tom. Hope it's such a great day.
- Paige & Brent

He treats my daughter right!
- Richard (dad-in-law)

I love Tom's sense of humor. It's not his laugh so much that gets me, but what he laughs at. He's very patient as well.
- Ginger

There are so many things I love about Tom, but two traits I've really come to admire in him are his integrity and his work ethic. I am impressed with how he uses these attributes to help others.
- Mom

Ryan and I both like the fact that Tom is learning to be handy through Ryan!!! We are grateful for the friendship we have with the Bjorkman family. It is always nice for Ryan to have someone to talk accounting with!
- Ryan & Penny

I love Tom's quirky sense of humor. It is such a fun personality trait, and I think it is especially amusing to find it in such a responsible accountant.
- Shelley

I have to say I agree with everyone that I miss your humor and I also miss the "church Tom". Have a wonderful day!! You are such a great friend.
- Hollie

The way he makes Jon laugh!
– Amy B.

His humor!
- Jon

Something I love about Tom: There are several things, but none I love more than his friendship! Happy Birthday buddy.
- Jason C.

He's such a good and patient husband to my daughter and is so good with my granddaughters.
- Momoo

Wow! I can't believe Tom is turning thirty...seems impossible! What I love about Tom is his sense of humor. I think that he is great at making hilarious analogies or using great one liners with impeccable timing. On a more serious note, because Tom can be serious, is...I love Tom's tender heart and how deeply he cares for others. I can feel it when I talk to him. Hope that you guys are enjoying the holidays and that Tom's 30th is a smashing success!
- Karen

His sense of humor and his laugh...kind of sounds like the Count from Sesame Street.
- Eric

What I love about Tom is his easy-going personality. I've never seen him upset about anything. He just goes with the flow!
- Amy K.

his funny songs...
eating buddies!!
- Julie K.

I like his serious face that he puts on while he's at church being the "executive secretary"...So serious!!! I can see him now, walking in during sunday school (looking very official), asking someone if they can come visit the bishop for a few moments. It makes me laugh just thinking of it.
- Travis S.

I love Tom's sense of humor.
- Dad

His great memory for details about people that he has only met maybe once, like Nora's family. I can tell stories and he knows who they are.
- Adam

I love when he makes guns out of his hands, and kind of shoots from his hip while saying "hey." (This was taken from a voice message, and is kind of hard to explain, but it is pretty dang funny when he does it.)
- Daniel

His personality...he's one of the friendliest people I know. Happy Birthday Tom!!
- Dadra

The thing I LOVE about Tom is his sarcasm. We could always laugh together since we were freshman at BYU living at W hall. The image that comes to mind is walking to ECON 110 and Tom wearing his $1 shower flip flops and his big blue"marshmallow" vest. This is a classic Tom. Tom could always make me laugh.
- Aaron O.

Tom makes a great Ryan from the "Office" and has a talent for making up names for people, in fact I wonder what our names are?
- Annie T.

I love his sense of humor.
- Adrienne

I love how much I can tell that Tom just adores his girls! And I love that he seems to always be smiling and is one of those really genuinely nice and happy guys. He's just such a great guy!
- Marisa F.

He can turn a clever phrase. . . and he reminisces fondly of pink bunnies and chocolate furniture.
- Heidi

I love the fact that he is not sarcastic since I am the other extreme. Seriously he is a very sincere person and I appreciate that.
- David

Here are a couple of things:
His unique (yet very funny) sense of humor; ability to make others laugh;
His love for sports
He is a loyal brother and friend
His cooking skills
He is fun to be around; easy to talk to; great listener
- Steve

His laugh!!
- Delta

The way he cares about the weeds in his yard :)
- Jason H.

How friendly he is, and a big part of that is how he's always smiling - when I picture Tom, I almost can't picture him without a friendly smile on his face.
- Jacob K.

My favorite Tom quote ever: "Tom drives where Tom wants to drive." This quote was given to Jason Clark and I immediately after Tom sent us over a curb and into the front lawn of our tennis coach.
- Richard S.

Among other things... His sports addiction... OR his love for Christmas caroling. Happy birthday to Tom!
- Andrea


I didn't get in touch with all of you early enough, so if anybody still wants to email me or leave a comment with what they love about my cute husband please do, and I'll add it later! And if you don't really know him all that well, I'm sure he would still love a simple Happy Birthday wish.

Happy Birthday Tom! You are definitely loved by many!