September 10, 2010

For the Love of the Game

Brendon & I met while playing volleyball. The first time I remember talking to Brendon was on opposite sides of the net in our college volleyball class. He asked where I was from, then if I knew Scotty B. "Of course!" I said and explained we were good high school buds. I remember writing Scott on his mission, telling him I met his trainer & writing something like, "but I don't remember his name." Scott came back over a year later & a bunch of people played volleyball together. And that's our story. Weekly volleyball nights led to intramural volleyball nights led to a date and the rest is history...

I still enjoying playing the game. Brendon absolutely loves playing the game. I think he's addicted to it. (Just last week he missed his weekly game & mentioned withdrawals.) Anyways, one Saturday we played some good volleyball with our friends (Scotty B & Julie). But now we have a baby, so things like hours of volleyball are a little more difficult to pull off. Brendon is resourceful. Did I mention he loves volleyball? He'll find a way to play. And he did. This is our new way to play volleyball:


Extreme?  Yes, I thought so too.  We did it anyways.  We brought & set up an entire 5-person tent, but it worked out really well.  We had fun. A lot of fun.

And after playing in the tent with his toys & taking a nap, Henry & I played on the grass & watched daddy play his favorite game.  I love these boys of mine! 



7 comments:

Katie May said...

What a great idea!! I have yet to play a full game since getting pregnant and having my kids (5 years ago!!) so I'm totally inspired. But, we've had many a date night where Clay and I go in the backyard while the kids sleep and play some mean pepper. (we've even played in our empty garage during winter times)

And Henry! Those eyes! Holy cow! What a stud!

Julie said...

Ha ha! That is hilarious. Whatever works :)

Sheryl said...

Good thing those boys of yours are so loveable and you are so supportive of Brendon's addiction!

The Yorgason Family said...

Man I miss you guys!! I can't wait to meet that little boy!!

Woodworth Family said...

Extreme... but fun! Keeps Henry safe and happy and you guys happy! I'm glad y'all had fun!

Cassie said...

What a cute fam. You both have such great ideas: Brendan- to set up a tent and you- with your oh so cute post about exhibit a,b,and c and your great idea to bring that delicious dessert to our house. We talked about it no less than five times the next day and when I asked Carter what he wanted for breakfast that morning he said "apples"- meaning your apples. It was so fun to get together. When's our all day play date going to be?

Austin (the fav bro) said...

Steph, this was exciting stuff. I've gotta remember the same trick once I'm older!