Our first meeting was one that took a little persuasion! A co-worker (Marla) brought up this brother of her current, at that time boyfriend, now husband who she really thought was someone I would like. It took some time, but I finally agreed to go out on a first date with him (JJ). Our first date just happened to be on the 4th of July, 2012. The date went well, and I quickly learned that he was the least patient person that I ever knew, and that we shared a mutual love of Garth Brooks! It wasn't made official until December 13, 2012 when he sent me a beautiful bouquet of flower to my work! I asked him (after much persuasion from (Kristin) if were were dating. His statement was, "I don't send flowers to just anybody"! Over the four years and some months we have made quite the life with each other. In August 2015 we made the move to Larimore, ND. February 2015 Diesel, our dog, joined our life. November 18th, 2016 JJ as I was yelling at him as I had homework to do, and he always waits till the last minute to tell me that there is something going on told me about Turkey Bingo at the Legion that everyone was going to. I was trying to hurry up and finish my homework assignment, and he was sitting on the floor trying to help me do it which was weird. I continued to yelling at him that he could go uptown that I would just meet him up there when I was done. All of a sudden he pulled from behind the couch pillow a silver box. Of course Diesel had to be right up in our face as it was something shiny and new. It is than that JJ asked me to marry him. I was so surprised!! I had no idea he had even picked or bought a ring. I of course said YES! JJ's family and friends have welcomed me with open arms as their own, and same with mine to him. We can not wait to spend this day with everyone that we love! Please join us in the celebration!