We were both pretty sick of the online dating apps and were swiping here and there out of boredom. There's some weird people on the internet, including us, I suppose! I first liked Robert's profile because he had the gnarliest beard I'd seen in a while and because he had pictures with his mom. He also had this beautiful picture with his dog and a sunflower field in the background. Sunflowers are my favorite flowers. We met in May, after the budding spring and April showers had passed. I wore leather brown pants and crochet platforms heels not having high hopes for our dinner at The Wine Kitchen in downtown Leesburg. I was shocked to be greeted by a man with the kindest bluest eyes I'd ever seen. I remember thinking to myself, "holy shit, this guy is a real adult man whose got his life together! I wonder if he likes me..." I remember I had the halibut, after Robert encouraged me to change my order, and I was delighted when he ordered the French press coffee for us! Four hours later and a shy but chivalrous kiss later in the downtown parking lot, I finally asked for his phone number. He was holding on to that thing like nobody's business. I'd had another date scheduled for the next night, I was really putting myself out there, but Robert had other plans. He wanted to see me again the next day and we did just that! I skipped my date, seemed pretty lame anyway, and we walked all over downtown Leesburg the following night. I even returned my most recent library book! Robert was a hard read but our love quickly blossomed. From stand up comedy nights, to living together in my small apartment with our two dogs, to random trips to the Poconos, I knew I'd found my match. And not just any match... I'd found a man who could match me intellectually and emotionally. A man whom I admired. A man who has been gracious, patient, loving, kind... and the most important thing: a man who has embraced fully my toddler son (who is not so toddler anymore). There have been challenges; it wasn't easy for us to acclimate to one another right away. We were so used to romantic disappointments and doing our own thing, living alone (much longer period for Robert), that we weren't very tolerant of any sort of BS. However, fast forward a few years, we KNOW each other. We understand each other. We are so happy to settle in, see each other after a long day, enjoy a quick simple dinner, put our little boy to bed, and watch a silly movie or read a book. What I love most about Robert, is that I don't ever doubt how much I am loved and that no matter what, he's GOT me. I love our life, I love our story, I love our family. Even when it gets tough. I am an anxious, whiny, and worked up little lady and Robert's calmness, patience, and grace are what I need. EVERY SINGLE DAY. As for him... well, you'd just have to ask him, but I suspect he likes the chaos and he says I have a pretty great smile too. Thank you for visiting our wedding website. We love and appreciate you!