It's about time

Our parents were both stationed in Ft. Polk, LA when we first met as kids. I was in elementary with a little girl crush on John and would try to get his attention whenever I saw him. Our families would get together at his Grandma's house or mine, and I always hoped to see him there! I ended up moving, but as luck would have it, I visited Ft. Polk with my family and saw him again at his black belt testing. Fast forward 6 years, a post on Facebook gave him the courage to spark up a conversation, (HE tried to get my attention this time) and we couldn't stop talking since! We officially started dating on February 15, 2013.

On our 6th Anniversary, he proposed at our favorite restaurant, The California Grill, in Disney World! Our server brought out a big plate covered with a serving dome and said the chef wanted to combine our favorite desserts into one dish for our special occasion. He revealed our dessert which happened to have a s'mores bombolini and crème brulee with "Will you marry me?" written in chocolate across the plate! I was so shocked I froze with my jaw dropped that I didn't even realize John was already on one knee next to me. He asked, "D'ara, will you marry me?" I've never seen him so nervous! I fought back my tears and said "YES" and now here we are with a lifetime to go! After so many flights, videocalls, and text messages we're finally able to wake up next to each other as Mr. AND Mrs.Mafnas!