May 12, 1999 I began working @ a pizza place called Marcos Pizza. I instantly thought that Tony was cute! I was 17 years old as was he. As the days went on, we would have excellent conversation even though he was super shy. My lack of shyness would often pull a conversation out of him pretty easily. I would often toss pepperoni's @ him while he was working the oven, that's what 17 year olds do! We hung out a few times over the course of a couple of weeks. My brothers birthday was approaching, so I thought it was a good opportunity to invite him over. On May 27th of 1999 we began dating officially. Neither one of us really sure how far it would go. He then moved in with myself and my family. Weeks went by and he was still there. Then months went by and we were still going strong. Next thing you know years were going by! There have of coarse been tough times! Alot of family & friends, ourselves included had often wondered how long our journey would last. I had worried myself @ times that we would grow up, realize we were two different people and grow apart and that would be the end of Tony and Leslye. After all we were just 17 years old when we began dating. We have been through more than any couple could imagine. Moving to & from Michigan a few times. 4 years of fertility to be blessed with twin boys born in his birthday none the less! We have some of the best memories together as a couple and even more now as a family! Plenty of family illnesses and deaths. Family all growing up, moving away and building their own families! Almost 20 years later we are stronger than ever with the most amazing twin 10 year old boys and we are ready to finalize this family and make it a complete circle by giving me their last name!