Our marriage through the years!
1.Where did you meet your husband? our church had a Young Single Adult, Temple Marriage Institute Class. It was taught by Bill Jefferies in the Bremerton Building.
2.How long did you date before you got married? We met June 1983, were engaged that October, right after my birthday (he waited until I was legal!) and married in the Seattle Temple June 16th, 1984!
3.How long have you been married? 24 1/2 years! Definitely more good years than bad, but a roller-coaster ride never-the-less!
4.What does he do that surprises you? Nothing really surprises me any more, but when he works on the house that's such a nice surprise and he knows I love it.
5.What is your favorite feature of his? His eyes, ears...
6.What is his best quality? He's entertaining and there's never a dull moment.
7.Does he have a nickname for you? boo, booya, bethiebooBoo.
8.What is his favorite food? Japanese!
9.What is his favorite sport? He loves to watch football, basketball, baseball and play golf, basketball and go skiing.
10.When and where did you first kiss? He tried to kiss me on our first date, but I did the quick hug maneuver so he didn't try again for a MONTH! We were at his house (his Mom's) and we were standing by the back bathroom and he kissed me in the doorway.
11.What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? watch movies at home, go out to eat, talk...
12.Do you have any children? Four, all grown up!
13.Does he have any hidden talents? He is very neat and tidy and does the laundry. I haven't touched the laundry in YEARS!
14.How old is he? 46. 47 in March.
15.Who said 'I love you' first? He did it first in Japanese at my house in Harbor Heights! I was sneaky though and found out what he said from a Japanese friend of mine and she told me what to say back. Little did I know I said something back like, I want your body! So embarrassing!!!! He then told me in English at Lion's Park at the dock there. It was a beautiful cloudless night and it was PERFECT!
16.What is his favorite music? He's on this Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne kick right now when he wants to get pumped up and ready to go to work/start a project and it drives me bonkers!!!! If I have to hear "ALL ABOAAAAARD, AHA,HA,HA,HA one more time...!!!! He also likes Journey, Anberlin, and anything from the 70's.
17.What do you admire most about him? He is the most giving person I know and he really cares about people. He serves the Lord without a second thought and He's also REALLY smart, almost to a fault. Sometimes I think he's going to burst with all the knowledge he acquires!
18.What is his favorite color? Blue.
19.Will he read this? Probably not.
20.Who do you tag? Anybody and Everybody!
After studying abroad for the semester through the University of Washington at the Technilogico de Monterrey, Derrek is finally home!!!! He had a wonderful experience! His favorite part was spending time with Daniel Herrera's family (a friend Derrek has had for four years). They were so kind to him and treated him as one of their own. I will be forever grateful to them for taking care of my son! Welcome home Derrek!!!!!!
