It was love at first sight. It was one of those moments when we saw each other across the room and made instant eye contact with one another. Are you throwing up yet? I would be too, so here is the real story:
I am not going to go into too much detail because I am sure you all know the story already. It truly is funny how things work out and what God has in store for all of us. Michael actually went to the same elementary school as I did and each of our families lived in the same neighborhood growing up (and they still do)! We first had class together in 5th grade:
Can you spot us? I hope not. Remember my “awkward decade” that I explained in my “Resolutions” page? Well here I am at year two! Throughout elementary, middle, and high school we had classes together randomly. We always would talk and say hey in the hallways. However, being in different group of friends the two of us never hung out outside of school. After graduating high school, we all went our different ways.
My sophomore year of college I was a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding while Michael attended the wedding. After the reception, we went to a friend’s house with a group of people where we were able to talk and catch up. Right away, the dating begun! The end of April 2009 we became the official “boyfriend/girlfriend!" In October 2011, Michael got down on one knee in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He did a wonderful job planning the proposal and picking out the perfect ring for me! This next year will be full of wonderful wedding planning. In April 2013, I will officially become his wife (and marry into his wonderful family including two amazing parents, three crazy brothers, one sweet/southern sister in law, six silly dogs, and one fat cat)!! I am sure I will include him in my blogs, just don't let him know that ;) My fiancé is honestly my better half. Michael truthfully keeps me laughing every single day, walks with me on our journey in faith, shares my love for puppies, and sometimes helps (shhhh!) with my “creative” messes!
