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Thursday, September 30, 2010

An Ostentatious Blog Name ? . . maybe

So several years ago I got sucked into watching one of those "reality" shows where the winning prize was something like half a million dollars. During one of the episodes, the contestants were asked what they planned on doing with the money if they were to win the "game". Many had sob stories, others were self-proclaimed do-gooders, and all had inflated reasons why they should win the money. All except one contestant. When asked what he would do with the winnings, this particular contenstant responded, "I will spend it on gold watches and jet skis for me and my friends". That was maybe the only real and/or honest comment made during the whole "show". I loved his answer.

I personally don't own a gold watch nor a jet ski, and quite possibly never will. For me, "gold watches and jet skis" serves as a reminder of all things silly, unnecessary, and grandiose. As we share this blog with you, I'm sure we will admit to "gold watches and jet ski"moments. I'm also quite sure that as our little family has real, purposeful, and significant occurances in our lives, we may also choose to share those things with you.

As I begin my first blogging adventure with Jill, may I point out that I love her deeply. She is my best friend. We have had some "gold watches and jet ski" moments. We have also had very significant, real, life-changing moments that we will share with you. I do not hesitate in sharing with you that the real and significant kinds of moments in our lives have had everything to do with a very kind and loving Heavenly Father who is aware of us and our little family. Jill has taught me a lot about faith during our time together. As she shares with you our experiences you will note a tone of faith and love. Faith in God, and a love for her friends and family . . .

-B

Friday, September 17, 2010

Our Story

Usually people ask how Brandon (I like to refer to him as B) and I met. It's simple really. Shortly after Thanksgiving 2009, I was sitting in a meeting at work when my good friend Cami passed me a note. The note had several questions listed and two boxes after each question to check yes or no. How was my day? Did I have a good weekend? Did I want to get chinese for lunch tomorrow? Did I have any gum? Would you go out with my brother? Check yes or no. Needless to say, I checked yes, to all of them.

She gave B my number but I never heard from the man. This meant I had to take things into my own hands. Getting his number from her, I sent him a text (Yes, I know, daring). We talked breifly via text messaging and then nothing. The following week, she asked if we had gone out. I let her know we had talked briefly but that was it. Next thing I know she is taking my picture with her phone. Being in a blond moment, I did not think anything of it. Minutes later, there is a text from B; "Dinner? Tonight?". His little sister had given him a hard time about not taking me out. Now, I can't blame Brandon for being hesitant, when you add both our situations and the fact that we were both divorced, not having my picture made it hard to want to take me out.

That night we met for dinner at Roosters in Layton. The second he walked in the door I can remember thinking, "WOW". Brandon is tall, sexy, cute and well, drop dead gorgeous. Slap on top of that intelligence, warmth and a testimony and I was hooked! We sat and talked all night long and I laughed so hard at moments. It was definately too good to be true. I had to make him give me a side hug good bye so I wasn't too sure. :) However, we went for dessert at Applebee's the next night, Wednesday. Thursday nights, I went to my knitting group. I told him where it was and dared him to show up. He did. Hmmmm.....

Our Eternal Love Affair started that December and has been so real and amazing ever since. So who knew? Checking the box yes to go out with my friends brother has sent me down a path I would never have imagined, but I'm glad I couldn't have. The best, most wonderful things in this life are the ones we can't totally comprehend and mostly require faith.

Beginnings...

So this is the beginning...I'm just trying to figure out this whole blog thing again but am very excited to have one to keep track of our adventures! Cross your fingers that I don't have too many "blond moments" while figuring this out!!