Thank You For Celebrating With Us!

With starting my job at the bank, and Matt coming to do business for his job, it did not take long for us to come across each other. One morning when he came in, the employee that was helping him asked for my help. I walked over to assist and the first thing Matt said was, "Did you color your hair?" I was very impressed (and a little smitten). Within the next few weeks or so, Matt came to the bank for more than just business. He brought a bouquet of flowers "for my whole branch" on Valentine's Day (he later admitted they were really for me), he had to come in for a new card (which he purposely shredded), & he sat in my boss' office asking about me while I was out of the branch (thanks, Brittany!). Finally, he decided to ask for my number. I knew Matt was the one for me & Robin told me we would get married before she even knew him (she's usually never wrong). After a couple of months of us both playing hard to get, and the day he would meet my parents, Matt finally asked me to be his girlfriend (4.02.16). We have had the best of times, many many laughs, and struggles that have led us to be stronger than ever. Whether we are traveling, at a country music concert, on a cruise ship, or sitting on our couch, we have the most fun and we have made the best memories I have ever had. I cannot wait to make more- here's to forever!

Life and work had definitely led to some random and fast changes. First my company changed banks, and soon to follow, I was promoted and given the responsibility to start handling the money and taking bank deposits. What I thought was just another everyday tasks led me to meeting Ashly. It was the craziest thing when you walk into a different bank for the first time and you just instantly see someone having a great day. It was like this every time I went to the bank. Ashly stood out to me with how she was always in a cheerful mood, her amazing work ethic and dedication, and most of all her personality. Going to the bank became one of my favorite things to do each day. I would almost drop about anything I was doing just to go see Ashly. It became so obvious to Ashly's coworkers that her manager actually pulled me aside to try and get to know me for Ashly. I then learned how much Ashly really liked me and Brittany, her manager, wanted to set us up on a date. Brittany willing gave me Ashly's number, said we would make a great couple, and that I should just talk to Ashly and get to know her. Without any hesitation I started messaging Ashly. This led to random phone calls during the day and at night. We would stay up till 3:00 am sometimes just talking about anything and everything about ourselves, how our day was, our hobbies, likes and dislikes, and much more. It didn't even bother me that I had to be at work at 6 that morning. This continued for a brief time before I knew Ashly was the one. What started out as an extra task at work has turned into the most amazing experience. Meeting Ashly and getting to know her has led to some of the greatest times in my life. Whether it be us staying in, going to concerts, going on cruises, or even being apart due to traveling, we always make the best of every experience. When I'm with Ashly everything in life is so much more amazing. I feel extremely lucky I get to marry her and we get to spend forever together. I love you Ashly.