We're getting married!

Eric and I met at a time in our lives when we were both growing and becoming the best versions of ourselves. The moment I saw him I knew I wanted him in my life forever. I won't always remember the exact words he spoke to me when we first met but I won't ever forget how he made me feel. Elated, Special, and beautiful are just a few words that come to mind. I remember he looked so handsome when I saw him for the first time. He was wearing a pearl snap shirt, jeans, and had his hair done. I avoided sitting anywhere near him because I had such energetic butterflies. It's so funny because when I did gather the courage to sit next to him he offered me a stick of gum. what a coincidence! I had candy to share too, great minds think alike. I was so nervous but being around him felt so right. We would sneak away together to get ice cream and listen to music. Since I have met him he has done nothing but surprise me with his patience, love, kindness, and romantic gestures. Something he did when we first met was make tiny paper cranes for me. I love them. He has made them for me throughout our relationship. Paper cranes have a lot of symbolism attached, good fortune being the most widely known. Since I have met Eric I have had nothing but good fortune In my life. Eric is an amazing husband, father, friend, partner, and my love.

Ginger and I met during a transition time in both our lives. I truly believe that it was fate that led me to meet her. I remember the first day we met. I was smitten with her from the start. I wanted to talk to her every second of the day. Shortly after she went back to Omaha. I was just thankful we could stay in touch. Eventually she moved back to Texas and we started dating and I knew I never wanted anyone else. Eventually I got to meet Lily. The first time we met for a day in the pool at Ginger's parents' house. After swimming in the pool Lily and I played Super Smash Brothers together on the Switch. One of my favorite things to do is play games with her. I'm incredibly lucky to have these two ladies in my life. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with them.

I am extremely lucky to be with someone who puts so much effort into our relationship. We had talked about getting married and I had dropped very subtle hints (Okay, not subtle hints) so we were on the same page about where we wanted our relationship to go. Our Cancun vacation was nothing short of amazing and the scenery was beautiful. I had an inkling he might propose on vacation, but I had no idea Eric was going to put together a modern day fairytale proposal. We got ready for dinner and I thought we were just going out to a nice restaurant. Wrong! I was so surprised. Eric had put together a private oceanside dinner for us. It was delicious. He even had the table set with my favorite flowers, Stargazer Lilies. He said some of the kindest most beautiful words and then pulled a paper crane with my ring in it out of his jacket. I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with someone so thoughtful and loving.