It all kind of started the night before Thanksgiving 2014, on a random night out in the city. Prior to which, we were nothing more than lifelong acquaintances. But, on that night I felt like I had to say something more than just “hi”. Small talk ensued and I must admit, I was so nervous that I couldn’t really think of what to say. I haven’t felt that nervous to talk any one in a really long time. In the middle of me fumbling through my words, you were hurried away just like Cinderella once the clock struck midnight. A couple of months would pass and lightning would strike twice! Another night out in the city for a mutual friend’s birthday. This time, I wasn’t going to mess this opportunity up! I would bring my "A" game and sweep you off your feet! Yeah, that didn’t happen. I couldn’t stop talking about the wrong things or even say the right things that night to save my life! Once again, my nerves got the best of me. Thanks to a little accident and an insane amount of guilt, the universe gave me a THIRD crack at it! And you know what they say... Third times a charm! The day after you would text and apologize and I feel like we were inseparable ever since. We would text almost nonstop and talk on the phone all day. It straight up felt like a middle school crush and that’s when I knew I wanted to get to know you on a deeper, more intimate level. After our “first date” at Gyu Kaku and the conversations we had, I knew that we had a special connection that would last a lifetime. Ever since then, not a day has gone by that we haven't spoke. And here we are a family of 5, 3 kids, and 6 (almost 7) years into it. I haven’t been more ready to start forever with someone, than I am now!

It was a couple of days before Christmas and with little help from our cousin/photographer for the day, the stage was set. After weeks of planning and a failed plan A, this was it! What would seem like an ordinary holiday photo shoot at home during these COVID times had a big surprise! After a few poses, an outfit change and the perfect shot, the proposal would happen! So after a couple of shot attempts, a fussy toddler and a big ring box sitting uncomfortably in my pocket, the proposal would happen a lot sooner. In the middle of a family pose, Ava was over it. It seemed the only way to get her attention was to draw her attention. I pulled out the ring box, opened it and told Ava to focus on the light shining on the ring. With all eyes on the ring, I get down on one knee and popped the big question! Overwhelmed with happiness and tears, Danielle said YES!

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