We met in 1998, 7th grade, at Henderson Middle. We didn't really spend that much time together until Lakeside High and the Embry Hills Youth group had us running in the same circles. Our fondest memories are of several lit classes we had together (where we both completely fell in love with William Shakespeare), a civics class, and a fateful soccer game. Over the years we were in and out of each other's lives. We connected over movies, music, favorite foods, over email and long phone calls on campuses hundreds of miles away. Being together was inevitable for both of us, and eventually, after some growing and healing, we were both able to admit that it was time to be together. We can't wait to celebrate our union with our favorite friends and family.