Lookin' Back...

***Warning***

This post contains a lot of pictures, don't let yourself get overwhelmed!!!

It occurred to me that I am a horrible wife. I failed to post for our 5 year anniversary...kind of a big deal. It was a month ago too..... December 16th. It's fun to look back and think of the past, see where we are now, and wonder where will will be in the future. 

The Past.  Well first thing is first...we got hitched! What I love most about looking back was all the things people said about marriage to use before it happened. "Just wait until you have been married a few years!..." "The first year is the hardest..." And my personal favorite, "Just wait until the honey moon is over and you are no longer newly weds. That is when life really hits you!" Looking back, it's been fun to prove people wrong. Life has only gotten better the longer we have been married! The first year was the funnest, oh and so was the second, third, fourth and fifth! Oh and what I love most is how people still think we are newlyweds! When I tell people that I have been married to Steve for 5 years, it really surprises people. Which is weird to think to me! Looking back, before Katy was here (which was just one month shy of 5 years for us), we were just discussing last night how it was a selfish life, in a way. We got to hang out and be spontaneous. We could go shopping and buy new clothes, go to the movies, leave at a moments notice. Go on infamous road trips where we didn't have anything planned at all. Not much to have to worry about except ourselves. 

The Present. Well breast-feeding, breast-feeding and more breast feeding. Don't forget the burping, oh and more breast-feeding! Ha! Going to the store to buy diapers, breast pads and milk storage baggies! Sorry Steve! Life defiantly changes! But at the end of the day, when you are completely sleep deprived, and Katy looks up at you and shoots you a smile....well, it melts your heart and makes it all worth it! And I wouldn't change a thing!

The Future? A question mark is a good way to sum that up. I can only imagine that life will get better and better, as it has in the past. Team Beardshall is defiantly going places. I cant imagine how much fun it will be to see Katy grow into her personality. Will she have OCD tendencies, like Steve...will she be a side seat driver like me? I think all in all she will be pretty laid back. Only time will tell. All I can say is that Steve and I defiantly don't have a conventional way of life. I think that is what I love about us most. Our "normal" is what others see as a crazy way to live. I love that money is not important to us at all, I love that Steve can still make me laugh so hard that milk comes out of my noes, I love that we have done things in our own time and way. I love that I have been married for 5 years. 

So here is an ode to 5 years of marriage to the most wonderful guy a gal could ask for! I won the lottery when Steve asked me to marry him, and I can't imagine living my life with anyone else!!!

As I said before, there are so many pictures here (and these are only the pictures I had on the laptop, if I would have added the ones on the desktop we would all be in trouble!!!) Here they are...in no particular order......

Halloween 2008, Katy is on the way

Getting the greatest gift of all our daughter Katy! She's here!!! Nov. 17th, 2008

Good old Mac's, we took this with the computer. We didnt have a card reader at the Hospital and my sister Britney was dying for a picture!!!

We've had a ton of fun on the internet...as you can see!!!

4th of July with Papa. We miss you!!!

Going on our first annual trip to St. George...I forgot to rotate this. The Duncans, Cannons and Deeds!!!

Getting to see Bryson get stuck in the "mini narrows"...

Hiking with some of the gang!...

Getting to have the best dog ever...also known as my Best Friend! Chuck Norris!....

Getting to see James Taylor with mom and Kate. Yeah my face is fat because I am pregnant!!! ...

Eatin' at In and Out Burger...my favorite!!!

First trip to Disneyland!

Getting to wear Sexy glasses at D-Land....

Hangin' at the beach...which Steve hates!!!

Hotel del Coronado, San Diego CA

Waitin' around at the A's stadium. Fun to see...if you have a good tour guide! Dont ask!

Hugs....

Gettin to be married to a "hottie" named Steveo...

Holding hands with uncle Ken.... 

Picture opp at A's Stadium...

Gettin' hot in Death Valley....

The annual white elephant with Rach... 

The boy's wearin all of Davis's old "Wells Ware"....

Makin' a wish on Turkey Day......

Hangin' with the kidlets.... 

Halloween with the monsters Gator and TJ...

Carvin' Punkins at the cabin......

Christmas tree huntin' with the Amundsens, now an annual tradition (Katy picked out this years tree).....

Getting an awesome mom-in law!!!..... 

White elephant with papa and grandma....

Christmas at moms with TJ....

Bowling with Carter....

Hangin' with Lance and Emilee....

Ashley's Wedding....

Creepy museums....

Being crazy in Lake Tahoe...

Steve, Chris and Steve in Tahoe....Looks cold!

Feelin the love on Tahoe Beach.... 

Seeing Heavenly Ski Resort, too bad there is no snow!....

Driving fake cars... I am still a side seat Driver!!!....

Steve's Accident. Saying good bye to the Taco. This started the car buying disease for Steve...

China Town fun.....

Steve being Steve....

What the???...

Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge...

Going to a  Giants Game. We bought tickets from a scalper on the corner when we were driving. I had to jump out of the car! Well worth it!....

Alcatraz Night Tour...Highly recommended....

Cross country skiing...

Going to Arches with Jon and Michelle...

Takin crazy pictures with Jon and Michelle.... 

Causing trouble with Jon and Michelle in Moab. Notice the sign...

Steve shavin' his head for his friends at Dispatch with Cancer. He raised 400$ to help the cause...

Skiing with Cory... 

Extreme sledding with Jon and Michelle....

Ward Parties....

Meeting baby Gage. We also welcomed Grayden, Paige, Hayden and Brynn...

Family party with the Ferguson side...

Christmas with Katie....

White elephant treasures...fuzzy undies and mix tapes, Score!!!...

 

Christmas with mom.... 

Christmas with Katie and Mom....

4Wheelin' with Jill and Cory...

and Holly and Jason....

Steve, Jason and Cory 4Wheelin'.....

1st year anniversary. Eating the left over wedding cake. Really, it was good...

1st Anniversary at Jackson Hole...

We got to kiss Moose...

Pine Cone Hunting with Jon and Michelle....We were making crafts! A little glitter and some pine cones goes a long way...

Hanging out at Jon and Michelles....always a good time!....

Slip and sliding....

Playing Darts with Jill and Cory...

Baby sitting Blake and TJ...

Getting the best in-laws in the world, who still let me invite myself over for Sunday dinners!.....

Vegas with Steve and Robyn....

Fireworks fun with Steve!!!!

Getting picked to go to the Late Late Show, and being chosen to sit on the front row! Aren't we the coolest!!!...

Going to Hollywood. I don't recommend spending the night! Scary!....

Hitting up Six Flags. We are roller coaster riding fools!!!!.....

Taking pictures on the walk of fame...

Chasing newlyweds down to decorate there car....

Hitting up Tijuana. The first time was a blast, second time not so much! Defiantly a place you only need to see once!....

Wow that was really great, the past 5 years I mean. I cant wait to see what the next have in store for Team Beardshall!