Barbara and I met in a 7-11 parking lot to go on a group motorcycle ride. Not much happened there, other than my criticizing of Barbara's motorcycle and riding abilities. A few weeks later my good friend Fernando invited Barbara over to play cards with us hoping to spark something between the two of us. Luckily it worked and a few days later i asked Barbara out on a date. So here we are a year later ready to spend the rest of our lives together.

The week leading up to July 4th Erick told me he had plans for us on the 4th, but would not tell me what it was. Finally the 4th comes and he tells me "we have an appointment in Tavares at 2:45." So as were heading to Tavares i assumed he was surprising me with a new puppy because theirs nothing in Tavares . However when we got there He finally told me we were going for a private seaplane ride. In the air, enjoying all the beautiful sites from above, Erick tapped me on leg and said "Babe this is the real reason i brought you up here". He then pulled out a beautiful ring and asked me to be his wife (which was way better than a new puppy) Of course i shouted yes, and we spent the evening celebrating with fireworks, friends, and family.