Josh

As I begin this blogging journey, I feel the need to write about Josh. I was inspired to start blogging after completing my first Triathlon, but then soon realized that I have so much more to share. I used to scrapbook, but haven't made time to do so in the past few years, might have something to do with having 3 kids in 5 years :) I have such an awesome family. Josh and I have been so blessed to have such a wonderful marriage and 3 cute, healthy,fun, silly girls! It all began in Pullman where I first met Josh. We met through an old friend of mine Liz. She seemed to know a lot of the baseball players ;) He caught my eye at a party up at some apartments at WSU. He was quiet and still is. Liz knew who he was, but didn't know much about him. I remember him wearing a striped rugby shirt. I honestly don't remember how we got introduced really, I just remember trying to get his attention at his baseball house parties. We started hanging out, played 1 on 1 ( i so beat him), studied together (well he studied, i just wanted to talk) and so it began. We would email, and see each other after classes and on the weekends. I would see him on campus with his black cardinal hat on, black backpack and pencil in his mouth or ear, can't remember. Often times he would be studying for a test and drinking a beer at the same time and still graduated in 3.5 years with amazing grades. He was the first to leave and go get a real job. He left Pullman in December of 1996 and headed west to Boeing. I was still attending WSU, taking my time, and so were most of his friends so he would make the 4 + hour drive almost every weekend. He even bought a new car, whoa!!! I would get butterflies when I would see his white Pontiac parked at the baseball house for the weekend. Eventually I left Pullman to start student teaching in La Center WA. I had moved in with my Dad and Bev for the first time, I am sure that was an adjustment:) Josh and I would take turns driving back and forth on the weekends, goodbyes were always tough.

I finally graduated from WSU in 1998. I started substitute teaching in Kirkland and we got an apartment in Bothell together. Oh boy, that was a transition, I am not easy to live with, I learned that in College. I gave Josh a run for his money, but he stuck with me :) After waking up early every morning to the loud ring of the telephone with the current Sub job, I landed a long term Sub job at Kamiakin Jr High, finally no more early phone calls from the Sub voicemail! I also started coaching softball and Josh was my assistant, the girls loved him helping, he knew more about baseball then I did! I won't rehash all of our history here, but while I am typing all of these memories keep coming back! One or three I should say stand out in my head, his face and reaction when he got to hold our girls for the first time, beaming with Joy! :)

We have been through a lot in the past 13 years, we met in 1995 so yes 13! We have been married for 7 years and have really grown. There are many milestones and memories we have shared. 3 Children, 2 new houses, family, new friends, old friends, sports, coaching, weddings,vacations and on and on....I wouldn't change a thing, I have always looked up and admired Josh so much. He has accomplished so many things and is a terrific role model for our girls. He and I make a great pair with a lot in common but with so many different characteristics. I always want him to know how much I appreciate, love, respect and look up to him everyday although I don't often say it! Love you Joshua!!!