Growing a Beard

Dec 2010 · 1 min read

Recently, I decided to start growing a beard. It's the first time I've ever attempted this, even though I'm 30 years old. There are a few things that prompted it:

  • I've never done it before, and wanted to see if I could
  • I wondered what I might look like with a beard
  • Most people think I look young - really young. A few people have even thought that I was my daughter's brother instead of her father. Perhaps a beard could make me look a little older.

So far, it's about 2 weeks old and seems to be coming in okay, for the most part. I'm not sure how long I'll keep it, and I'm going to have to learn how to trim and take care of it if I do. But we'll see how it goes.

So, what do you think?

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9 comments · preserved from the original site

  1. Jennifer Pearce · Dec 4, 2010

    Yes, you do LOVE to make funny faces, especially now that you have a completely new looking face to work with. :) I am actually quite pleasantly surprised by how much I like your beard. Very fun!

  2. the mom · Dec 4, 2010

    LOLOL... of course the photos would digress into a full fledged funny face session. Love it.

    I'm rather impressed with your beard progress - when Ashley mentioned you were growing one I was a bit skeptical (your dad and facial hair didn't really mix) - but it's coming in quite nicely. If you end up with some bare spots on the jaw/cheek line, you could always trim it down to a goatee. Maybe you'll want a beard trimmer for Christmas :)

  3. Kristin · Dec 4, 2010

    Nice!! I think it does make you look closer to thirty. I like it alot!

  4. the mom · Dec 5, 2010

    Get beard care tips from your Uncle Paul. He's had one for years...

  5. paul · Dec 5, 2010

    I like the beard a lot. They are a pain to take care of. I like the kind of short raggidy thing you got going on. Mine is so thick it's hard to sculpt and play with. Enjoy, it looks good. Great post.

  6. Penny Hays · Dec 5, 2010

    Love the beard!!! You look very handsome with it and love the faces! You are so fun! And we love you all!

  7. tu hermana · Dec 6, 2010

    The last picture is my favorite.

    It is looking great! It makes you look more your age, which is great :) Justin likes it too. He said it makes you look more like an outdoorsy type person, which is a compliment in his book :)

    Love you!!

  8. Eric H · Dec 23, 2010

    If you want to look older (well, at least scarier), keep on that last face.

  9. Emily · Jan 4, 2011

    I like your beard and your silly face.