Natalie: In my senior year of high school, our moms were working together at St. Peter's Church. Soon before prom, my date cancelled to tour the University of Alabama (ew). Knowing that Cody, my mom's friend's son, was also going to Mississippi State, I mentioned to her that I should meet him - as Mom said, it might be nice to know someone who could give you a ride if you get stranded in the cornfields. I briefly suggested that maybe I could just take him to prom; it would save me from having to find another date! Immediately, though, I changed my mind. What a terrible first impression - a prom at a completely different school where he wouldn't know anyone? Never mind that! Perhaps just a coffee sometime would be enough. But Mom asked his mom to see if he was free, regardless. And he was! And you know, Cody waaaas the only person I knew going to this big old college. So it was decided - prom date secured! Cody: Flash back to my Senior year of high school, I had no plans to date. Ever again. I was going to go to college, join the Air Force ROTC, become a pilot, and plant my 5' 6" self inside of a war plane to see the clouds all by my lonesome. Let's just say God had other plans for me, and so did my mom! You read how Natalie said that our moms conversed about this convenient Prom date arrangement, right? Well let's just say my mom signed me up herself - "Cody will take Natalie to Prom!" Never doubt a mom's intuition... So folks, to the Prom we went! It was a fairytale come true. From the moment I stepped out of the car and saw Natalie bedazzled in that glittering gold dress, my heart fluttered - as cautious as I was, I gave love a chance again. It was a leap of faith I cherish every day, and whatever nerves I felt going into Prom were danced away with her by my side. She was MY date to the Prom, and I was going to make sure that everybody knew. I still vividly remember that moment after Prom when we settled into my clunky 2009 Jeep; we stared into each other's eyes, and for a brief moment we connected on the one thought - "What if I just kissed you right now?" Now if that isn't love at first sight, I don't know what is. Maybe it was the way she danced, maybe it was the way she laughed and smiled. Or maybe it was the impromptu movie night after the dance back at her house - hint: that is why Disney Pixar's "Up" is our favorite ;). But three years later, I still have the same fluttery feeling anytime she is around me, so I believe that trusting my gut - and my mom - was the right choice!