How Team Beardshall began……
I was working at a bank when I decided, with a co worker, that our groups of friends should hang out. It just so happened that we had a sleepover scheduled that weekend (yes, I still had sleepovers with my friends. Ha, so there!) So the stars aligned and we planned on getting together that weekend.
We all met at my friend Holly’s house. I just so happened to be late, for whatever reason. But was pleasantly surprised when I opened the door and I was greeted by Steve stating, “I think I know you.” Huh? Strangely enough, there was something familiar about him.
As the night progressed we played silent football. I could not tell you for the life of me how to play but it’s a game of dares. Fate had it in for us I guess because our night ended with me giving Steve a raspberry…how romantic!
They all left and about 10 minutes later we heard rocks hitting the window. When we opened the door, Steve and Davis were standing there. Steve proceeded to tell us that they would be stupid not to get cute girls numbers. Nicole was the scribe. I’m pretty sure, if I remember correctly, she wrote all the numbers down wrong except one. Can’t quite remember who’s it was but we were called about 15 minutes later and invited to Denny’s. Who could resist late night carb loading??? We were all in.
By the time we left Steve and I had a date set up for the following night.
I don’t know who wouldn’t be impressed but we only spent 5$ on our first date (not much has changed…I kid, I kid). We went to the 0.50 cent movie night at the Sandy dollar theater, and shared a waffle at the Belgin Waffle Inn. I was totally hooked after that, who wouldn’t be?
A few months later I left for Hawaii for school for the summer. It was fun having a pen pal. Steve was always so cleaver sending us fun stuff to enjoy….mix CDs, 7-11 gift cards for slurpies (which we had to take an hour bus ride to get!!!), I even got a T-Shirt with his face plastered across the front. I think I took for granted the fact that Steve was such a trooper staying up until 3 to talk to me, and working super hard through the summer. Let’s face it people…I was in Hawaii taking one class and eating at the PCC (Polynesian Cultural Center) every night!
It’s kind of weird getting to know someone via emails and phone calls. You almost think that it would be weird to see each other face to face. But it wasn’t. I got home and it was like I never left…we picked up right where we left off. We had a blast for the rest of the summer.
On Aug 5th Steve decided to pop the ol’ question. We relived our first date and went to all the places that were special to us. We were married in December 2003 after the semester ended.
It's always interesting to me how our society tends to want to share the not so pretty side of things. Before we got married, all I heard were things like "wait until the honeymoon is over", and "wait until you've been married over a year"...and to this day "wait until the 7 year itch". I am happy to report that marriage has been the single best decision I have ever made for myself. I am privileged to be able to spend my days and time with a person who makes me want to try harder, a person who can tell me to chill out when a road rage episode comes on, a person who I can nag about leaving the lights on or the seat up...and a person who makes me feel like I'm the only reason he gets up in the morning!
It's always interesting to me how our society tends to want to share the not so pretty side of things. Before we got married, all I heard were things like "wait until the honeymoon is over", and "wait until you've been married over a year"...and to this day "wait until the 7 year itch". I am happy to report that marriage has been the single best decision I have ever made for myself. I am privileged to be able to spend my days and time with a person who makes me want to try harder, a person who can tell me to chill out when a road rage episode comes on, a person who I can nag about leaving the lights on or the seat up...and a person who makes me feel like I'm the only reason he gets up in the morning!
Even though we were totally ready to have Katy when we did (5 years after we were married), we were sure missing out for the years that we didn't! I can't believe I am lucky enough to be able to have these children. Most days I'm exhausted and sometimes I'm even frustrated (I have more of a temper than I thought I did, and I'm also more stubborn that I would ever admit to). But I know that it's a privilege that some people don't have the opportunity to enjoy. I heard something that made me stop to think the other day: Being a parent isn't just about bearing a child. It's about bearing witness to its life. Is your mind blown? Ha, mine was. It was a good reminder to live in the now. It's easy to get caught up in whatever everyone else is doing (i.e. Facebook). What I try to focus on is what I'm doing everyday. How am I being the BEST mom I can be to these kids? I use this blog as a journal of my life and daily happenings. I only blog when my kids are in bed.
To this day people still tell us that they admire the relationship that we have. Is life perfect? No, far from. But in the same breath the only thing I want or need in my life to be happy is my family (and maybe a Cadbury Egg!) Thank you for finding us interesting enough to read about, enjoy your time here...and let us know if there is anything that you need!
To this day people still tell us that they admire the relationship that we have. Is life perfect? No, far from. But in the same breath the only thing I want or need in my life to be happy is my family (and maybe a Cadbury Egg!) Thank you for finding us interesting enough to read about, enjoy your time here...and let us know if there is anything that you need!
Last updated Jan 2013
