Most people don't know that Joey and Shelby actually have been dating since kindergarten! Ha only Shelby knew they were. In kindergarten Shelby always came home talking about that “Joey Glunz”, even writing him a love letter. The years went by and Joey finally realized there was a girl that was alright to talk to in about 5th grade. From then on they were always close friends and always talked to each other. They got even closer their freshman year and talked all summer when one day after football and volleyball practice, Joey finally asked Shelby to be his girlfriend. When she replied "no…. just kidding. YES!!!". This was the start of their forever. Shelby and Joey dated all throughout high school where they accomplished many things together. Next came college and living two and a half hours apart wasn't a problem at all. They made plenty of time to facetime and lots of traveling time on the weekends. Joey graduated from Alexandria and started his welding career and Shelby continued her next 3 years of college. Joey found his love for excavation and Shelby's love of the farm life. They now live with their two dogs Dax(5) and Gus (<1), 5 Horses, and around 80 cows. This past september was Joey and Shelby's 9 year anniversary and Joey wanted to take their annual horseback ride. As Shelby was busy for a couple days Joey finally convinced her. Not knowing the rush about it. Joey had the ring and it was burning a hole in his pocket. On the trail ride through the pasture Joey asked Shelby to adjust his stirrups, while doing so he got the ring out of his boot and got down on one knee. While Shelby was speechless all she could do was shake her head yes and point saying the ring was upside down. Joey had perfected the proposal and Shelby wouldn't have wanted it any other way! They are very excited to celebrate coming together with all of their family and friends!