Brian

Fireworks

1. 2013

   He saw me at a department meeting and asked our friend Katie to introduce him.

   We met for coffee at Sky Mountain, and when he said his bday was April 5th I thought it was a pickup line and made him show me his driver’s license because that is my bday too. We started dating and we both fell hard. Seven months later he was talking about marriage - I wasn’t even a year out of my abusive marriage & scared of how intense we were, so I broke up with him. We stayed friends for a little while, but after he got married a few years later to someone else, we lost touch.

2. September 2023

   Reconnecting that spark

   

   Our mutual BFF John invited me to have dinner and drinks with the two of them. We were both single again, and I hadn’t seen Brian in 10 years or so, but was thrilled to reconnect. As soon as I walked off the train and saw him, I knew it was over. Those ocean blue eyes, with a bit more salt and pepper in his hair and beard, but the intense fire we had back then was still simmering the moment we locked eyes. He kissed me that night on the way back to my car, and I was hooked. The night before Thanksgiving, we met for dinner. I met him at his house and we drove to Salty Caper (a local pizza place). As a girl who grew up in my dad’s family pizza place, he knew how to win me over. 😍. That night we officially became a couple again!

3. April 2024

   My dad

   

   The night before our birthday, my little sister called and said my dad wasn’t doing well at all and I needed to get back to Utah (where I’m from and my family still lives) as soon as possible. I flew out early on April 6th, and Brian watched my dogs while I was gone. I managed to spend some time with him in the hospital 1-1 before taking him backs to my sister’s house on hospice. I told him “I’m going to marry him someday.” Because I knew he would worry about me. April 8th my dad passed away, secure in knowing I would be taken care of.

4. January 2026

   Utah and Grandma Ferrin

   

   For Christmas Brian told me he was surprising me with a trip to Utah to see my 94 year old Grandma whom I’m very close to. I coordinated with my Aunt Ann and we managed to surprise my grandma by ringing her doorbell with flowers at the end of January 2026! My Grandma and Aunt are the family I’m closest to on my maternal side, and them getting to meet Brian was very important to me. We also were (thankfully) able to attend a funeral for my uncle Mike’s partner Kathy whom had passed the week prior to our trip. I’m so thankful we could be there to support him, and my cousin Amanda (along with her hubby Matt and son Ethan). Seeing them was another huge deal for me on my paternal side.

5. April 2026

   Knoxville, TN

   

   This shared birthday was an extra special one as I was turning 40. We ended up going to Knoxville, TN for the weekend and Brian got down on one knee. He said “I’m sorry, but all I got you for your birthday was the ability to change your last name.” I think I said yes before he even got it out, and then burst into tears.

6. June 2026

   Wedding Bells!

   

   When other life events forced a timeline change, we decided to do a simple courthouse wedding. Having both been married before, we didn’t need anything outlandish. John, who was responsible for bringing us back together, and Brian’s folks were the only ones in attendance. John stood in for my dad, and afterwards we went out for pizza at Salty Caper! I surprised my Grandma Ferrin and she was the first person I called when we left the courthouse! It was simple and fun and just exactly what we wanted. Brian’s mom let me wear her mother’s pearl necklace (something old and something borrowed) and gave me a blue handkerchief (something blue) and gave me pearl earrings (something new). I had a an amethyst ring my dad gave me as a kid tied to my bouquet, which was simply 5 red roses (and a 6th in my hair). Now I’m Mrs. Clewell, and I am so proud to be his wife!!

Memories

My dad and I

My uncle Mike and his partner Kathy

Dating ❤️

The Clewell Clan

Our babies - Emma, Ivan and Archer

Surprising Grandma Ferrin

Rocky Mountains

We’re Engaged!!!

Beach Trips!!

Wedding Day

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  Michael NashSigned in3h ago

  A match made in heaven for you two even though it took some time to bring together the best of the best. Loving memories forever!

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  Yazmyn Brown-GallowaySigned in4h ago

  Happy anniversary Brian & ShayLee! I hope you have the day you al deserve 🥳

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  Yazmyn Brown-GallowaySigned in4h ago

  Happy birthday Brian! I hope you have the day you deserve 🥳

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  KaitlynSigned in1d ago

  All of my love and all the good vibes and well wishes!!! Happy anniversary to my favorite people

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  Amanda ChildSigned in1d ago

  We’re so happy ShayLee has you in her life! It’s comforting to know she’s so well cared for. We wish both of you many happy years together!