Two Crazy Kids in Love

Today is our 9th anniversary. I know, hard to believe, but it is. Here is a little bit about us.

What is his name? Bradley Scott Beckstead

Where did you meet? In Las Vegas through one of his mission companions Jeff Paul. Jeff and I were buddies and he wanted to set me up with his companion. I don’t think Jeff didn’t have long term in mind for us. He had set up a few other things for Brad while he was in town, but Brad said he did good the first time.

The trip to Vegas was only supposed to be about 24 hours, but Brad ended up staying for 3 days and only going home when he had a dentist appointment. I followed him back to California the next weekend and then we were both off to school. Brad to Ricks and me to Dixie. We then continued to travel back and forth or meeting in Salt Lake/Provo for every single weekend during the semester. It was madness, but it was young love.Who kissed who first? I would say Brad, but I am not sure what he would say. It was kind of on a bet and there was some cheating involved on Brad’s side. Needless to say after a fit of giggles we shared our first kiss.
Who said I love you first? Brad. We were at the LA temple walking around, one week after we met. He kept saying my name over and over until he finally blurted it out. It was all very fast, but incredibly sweet.

Where did you get engaged? Now this is a story in and of itself. Brad purchased a ring about a month after we met and I had seen the receipt so I knew it was coming. After it was all over he said he it was either take me up Provo Canyon to propose and I would know it was coming or he could do what he did.

We were meeting in Provo over conference weekend and staying in Orem with a friend at her family’s house. My friend and I got in very late Friday night and I was exhausted. Brad woke me up bright and early and said we had to get up to Salt Lake to meet some of his old friends from the “hood”. I was super grumpy and was not up to meeting more people at this point, but I slowly started to get ready. About a half hour later he said we didn’t have to meet the people from the “hood” anymore, but we did need to meet one of his mission companions at UVSC. I begrudgingly got ready and I grumped around a lot. We left to meet his mission companion and lets just say I wasn’t being the sweetest. I don’t do tired well. Anyways, we were on our way to UVSC and suddenly I hear sirens and we are being pulled over. I felt so bad, like my foul mood had caused him to drive fast. The cop came to the window and said he was driving a little fast. He asked Brad for his license and returned to his car. When the cop came back he said he was just going to give Brad a warning for the speed, but then he asked if Brad had any illegal substances in the car. Brad said no and the cop asked if he could get out and they could look in the trunk together. I was wondering what the heck was going on. (I thought I knew Brad, but it was sinking in we had only known each other for 7 weeks.) It had been a few minutes, which seemed like an eternity, and the cop came and knocked on my window. He said that Brad said there was something in the trunk that was mine. At this point, I was shocked I didn’t know what to believe and I was like “what the heck”. I got out and went back to the trunk and Brad had my ring box open, red roses, and a little card that said will you marry me. It was super sweet and of course we all know I said yes.

Where did you get married? Las Vegas Temple, March 13, 1999

Where did you go on your honeymoon? Southern California. We opted on an inexpensive honeymoon to save money. We went to Disneyland, Sea World, Tijuana and shopped. It was a great time.

Who is smarter? I would like to think we are evenly yoked. We are each smarter in different areas.

Who is more patient? Probably Brad, as long as he has gotten enough sleep.

Who is taller? Hmmm, Brad.

Who sings better? Me.

Who mows the lawn? A little of both.

Who has the worst temper? I definitely do, but Brad has been known to get upset once or twice. He is much better than me.

Who cooks? I do.

I am so thankful for my wonderful hubby and adorable “dada”. He is fantastic, sweet, caring, loving, of course good looking, and most of all funny. We enjoy all of our time together and I am so very very grateful that he chose to marry me. Happy anniversary Brad!