Our Journey
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Officially Started Dating
I remember very distinctly that very early on I knew you were going to be the one. It's because of this that I was so nervous of messing something up. Hence why I didn't kiss you on our first date :P. Guess we made up for it on the second date ;). I still remember our first date like it was yesterday. You camme and picked me up from my dorm. I vividly remember walkign out and seeing your Corolla all decked out with stickers and your base bumping. You then proceeded to hustle me at bowling... and kept telling me to stop letting you win even though I was actually trying. You almost got us in a wreck not once, but twice taking Joyce home. Not going to lie, you had me a little panicked inside. Things called down and we drove what felt like forever and seconds at the same time. You took me all over the valley and me not knowing the area was so confused - esecially with the dense fog. Yet, you got me back to my dorm in once piece and the rest is history.
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Moved in Together - First Apartment
After three months of dating and me living with you at your parents house, we finally made the decision to move in togethr and get our first apartment. I think we were both nervous and excited about the idea of moving into our own place. At the end of the day, I believe it was in His timing as we found our Stoker Ln apartment just as we were about to give up hope. It was not easy in the beginning basically starting from scratch but I will tell you what - you made tha small, empty single bed apartment feel like a home. No matter where we are, as long as you are there it will be home.
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You Said Yes!
I will never forget the day you said yes. I had it all planned out. I had us wake up before the sun came up and go up to table rock, a place that will always be special to us, to watch the sun rise. I arranged for you to get your nails done with your aunt so I could get everything prepared. I met up with your mom and we went dress shopping - wanted you to have something special to wear to dinner later. We also got the necessary supplies together to make the heart made from candles along the bouquets of flowers. We also made a visit to Barbacoa to get everything planned with their manager. He showed us around and help come up with the game plan. I made arrangments to have us get picked up by a limo but the orignal limo broke down - so I had to go with plan B - a pink VS Hummer limo. You finally got back from getting your nails done and I suggested we go out to dinner. You then found the dress I got you and I think at that moment you knew something was up. If not then, you for sure knew when we walked down the stairs to be met by a pink VS Hummer limo. Ah, the excitment and anticipation was building the closer we got to the restaurant. I had planned for the manager to come get us right as the sun was setting, so I was tryng to eat slow all while you were thinking that I was going to take us somewhere else so you were eating super fast. Finally, after what felt like forever, the manager came and started talking to us as planned and offered to give us a tour. He then proceeded to take us up to the rooftop where your parents had just finished getting everything set up. There is was, a heart made from candles, a bouquet of flowers. I think I blacked out while I was walking you over to the heart. Next thing I remember is me getting down on one knee and asking you to marry me. You said yes! I will never forget that moment. I will never forget the love and happiness you brought into my life. I love you more than words can say. We then capped off the night by having the limo take us to Goody's for some ice cream.
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You Said I Do!
#1 best day of my life. On that day, up in the mountains, along side our friends and family you made me the single luckiest man in the world. I can still close my eyes and take myself back to that day. I remember waking up that day and just wanting to be up in the mountains with you already. I barely ate anything at Subway before heading up the mountain which was not normal for me. That is probably one of the longest car rides of my lfe - or least it felt like it. You looked absolutely breathtaking in your dress. The most beautiful thing I have ever seen. The whole time of us being up at the "alter" I was locked in on you. I was so nervous and excited at the same time. I can literally still hear your voice saying "I do" and I will never forget that moment. The rest of the ceremony just felt like magic. Not least of which was us getting driven back down the mountain in the Rolls Royce. I can't wait to take our kids up there one day and relive that moment with them.
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We Moved - Our Cozy Townhouse
After being married for almost two years, we decided it was time to upsize our living situation. We found a cute, cozy townhouse just a mile away from your parents. It was such a great location. We wer literally by everytihng! I have such fond memories of this place. It was here where you finished your dental hygiene program and entered private practice. It was here we also hosted many friend gatherngs, including your epic birthday party. It was here we made our way through the COVID pandemic, one drink at a time. This was back in the where we could eat dinner, have some drinks staying up late binging movies and Netflix series. One part in particular I miss was being able to just go out for a walk with you in the neighborhood. Good times.
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We Moved - Our First House
After being married for 3 years and living in the townhouse for over a year, we decided that we were ready to look to buy our first home. We came up with a gameplan, were able to put our heads down, keeping an extra close eye on our expenses and saved up for a decent downpayment. As you can remember, this was a pretty stressfull experience for us. Dealing with our lender was a pain. He was very unresponsive and Things seemed to always be done last minute or just in time. It was at this point the housing boom was taking off due to COVID and extreme bidding wars and concessions were taking place. There was a lot stacked against us, but God had a plan. It was one morning that you spotted a new listing and contacted Shelly our agent to see if we could go look at the place. I think we both instantly fell in love with the place and could see ourselves starting a family there. We put in an offer, the only offer we ever submitted and by God's grace it was accepted - despite larger offers that were on the table. The more I think about it, the more I consider it God's divine intervention. One memory that sticks out in this process was that evening we got done with the final bit of packing and we started driving to the house and that one song came on the radio from our wedding. **instant tears**. Although there are many things we want to do to this place and plently of things to fix, I have loved our time in this house so far.
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Our First Child - Theo
At this point, with us being in our new home, making some renovations and getting Zuko we both agreed that we were ready to start a family. Besides making the decision to get married, this was second biggest moments in our relationship but we were ready. It was in God's hands and it did'nt take long for you to get pregnent. I always thought that whenever I was going to be told that I was going to have a child that I would be extremely nervous - at least this is how I had it in my head. But, let me tell you, that was not the case. When you told me, I did not get that rush of nerves like I though I would. Instead I felt pure joy and excitement. It just felt right. I will admin though, that going to your appointmens was a bit nerveracking at times - just because all of this was so new to me and I just wanted you and our baby to be healthy and safe. We both know how the rest went so I won't go over it again but just will say that I am so grateful for the beautify boy you brought in this world. You and Theo are the two biggest blessings in my life. There is nothing I wouldn't do for you both.
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Our Second Child - ???
I know this techincally hasn't happened yet but we are so close. If Theo wasn't amazing enough, I couldn't be happier to be welcoming our second child ino this world. And not just any child but a daughter. I thought I was going emotional with Theo - but man I have been even more emotional about the fact I am going to have a daughter soon. I can't wait to meet her and see the womaon she turns into. If she is anyting lke you, the world is getting one amazing person. It has been special seeing you be an amazing boy mom to Theo but I can't wait to see you be an amazing mother to our daughter and the special bond you will have with her. My heart is overflowing with joy and love for our little family.
