We're getting married!

From Christina: We met on a Monday night at Benihanas. We both love to talk, so getting a word in was difficult lol. When I think about that night I can still see his SMILE when he saw me! It gives me butterflies to this day! We didn’t want the date to end. After dinner, after dessert, we were still there. I had never felt that connection with anyone in my life! My cheeks were starting to hurt from all the smiles. Felt like we were the only ones there. An unforgettable night. We shut the place down! Before he walked me to my car he said he had a gift for me. He went to his car and pulled out a beautiful gift bag, it was my favorite bottle of wine. If the date didn’t go so well he was going to keep it lol I can’t begin to explain how I felt about him that night, how wonderful it was and how I knew my life was about to change. A PERFECT unforgettable first date! From Billy: Did you even read Christina's story? Seriously, how can I follow that? Honestly, though, our date lasted for hours and felt like it was only for a few minutes. A PERFECT unforgettable first date! Christina is unlike any person I have ever met. She's loving, kind, gentle, patient, and did I mention beautiful!? She's many more things, but those are the gifts I learned about her very quickly. Knowing and growing closer to Christina has been life-changing. She has indeed made me a better person. I love her with all my heart and look forward to the day I call her my WIFE. Yes, I know, much shorter than hers, but hey, I'm a lover, not a writer okay!

On Valentines Day, before we went back to where we had our first date, things seemed a little quiet at home while I got ready. He doesn’t know it but he dropped hints all week! lol. He met up with my mom earlier in the week to pick up some “baking supplies”. He actually took her to get my ring and ask for her blessing. I heard whispering between Billy & Bella, Bella was looking around for Billy, Billy was looking around for Bella. She would not stop giggling and looking at me smiling with her big eyes. I was going out to dinner and already had my high heels on. Bella said come here mom step on this and turn around. Picture me with stilettos on standing on a huge gymnastics mat trying not to fall! lol On the count of 3 I got to slowly turn around and Bella was holding a sign that said “Christina I love you will you marry me?” He got down on one knee and asked and I screamed “YESSS of course! I love you!” It was absolutely perfect! Letting Bella be a part of the proposal was absolutely amazing. I now get to marry the man of my dreams, my best friend, companion, my loving man sent from God. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. To all of our family and friends traveling afar, see you in Sunny San Diego!