Our story began at Henley middle school in 2000, where we met but then went our separate ways for high school, but in time, our small town brought us back together. Twelve years later, he had just returned from Air Force Basic Training in Texas, and I was headed for Palm Springs to visit my parents when a random chance encounter sparked a conversation. It started with some casual silly chats online, but he was determined, so I give him a shot, and I'm so glad I did! January 21st, 2012 ~ Our first date was 5 hours long. We didn't want it to end but after dinner, a movie, and Billiards we finally said goodnight. I remember thinking, "Is this my last first date?!" Our second date was the following day, and from then on, we were inseparable. November 12th, 2018 ~ He proposed after I had been out of town for a week. He just couldn't hold it in any longer and after spending the afternoon together running errands in town he brought out the ring and asked me to be his wife. January 21st, 2019 ~ Seven years after our first date, we celebrated our engagement with a party with our closest friends and family. June 18th, 2021 ~ Forever was always our plan, but on this day we get to put titles like 'boyfriend' and 'fiancé' behind us. 'Husband' and 'wife' has a much nicer ring to it!