It's Finally Happening!

October 4th, 2014. Bethaney got invited to spend her birthday with, Alexandria, a friend of hers. We got invited to a pub crawl for the Humane Society. Beth got there late when things were about to end. Alexandria's phone had died and she called on Nathan's phone, letting Beth know where to go. When Beth got there the first thing she saw was Nathan. Beth didn't know anyone besides Alexandria. Nathan didn't hesitate, he made her feel like part of the group. He bought her, her first drink of the night, a Champria from Gosport Tavern. We went back to Alexandria's house and talked and talked. Until Beth hit Nate with a pillow. Then it was on... We had a pillow fight. That started it all. Bethaney was hooked after that. Someone who had no fear of having fun and someone who could make her feel like she belonged.

Bethaney & Nate went with their friends to a Haunted House in Suffolk, VA. There were people being rude and shining their lights into our faces. Beth told them to please stop, but instead, they got nasty. Nate proved his honor by protecting Beth from getting punched in the face. That is a story for another day...

Halloween - Nate was a kissing booth and Beth was a gypsy. We went to a bar in Portsmouth, VA to hang out with some friends. After her friends had left, Nate and Beth sat talking more. That is when Nate asked her on a date for the next day. Let's just say Beth got her first kiss that night. ;)

Nate and Beth had their first official date. Nate took her to his best friend's house. Where she had to be approved of by RJ. As it was a football party. Beth wore her Ohio State Jersey and Nate wore his Nebraska Polo. When RJ saw what Beth was wearing he almost kicked her out. However, they got to talking and Beth proved just who she was. Rj and his family approved of us. Plus the food was amazing! Best First Date experience in Beth's life ever. And the rest is history. There are many great stories in the almost seven years that we have spent together. Now we can make more together for the rest of our lives.

Gathered around Nate's Family. Nate knew the time had come. He got permission from all of his children and his mom. He then gathered everyone by a firepit and he finally asked the question Beth had been waiting for for a long time. "Beth you know how I feel about you, I've tried to live without you and I can't. But Beth I don't have a ring but I would be honored if you could be my wife someday."