Our happily ever after is almost here!

We have known each others friends and family since middle school. However, it wasn't until Match.com in 2011 that we first met each other. Once we realized that we knew a lot of the same people, meeting each other was pleasantly comfortable and almost familiar. From the very first date, we both knew that this was something extra special. Teresa just met her Prince Charming and Nate was taken by her radiance and laugh, as her laugh is distinct (you'll know if you heard it lol). Since that day, we have not stopped laughing. We have experienced so many firsts together and are so blessed to have our family and friends share another first with us, our Wedding!!!!

While vacationing at the Indian Head Resort, we decided to spend the day hiking the Polar Caves in NH. After hours of hiking and climbing through the caves, we decided to wander around the gift shop. Since I love a good souvenir, I thought it was a fun idea to sift a bag of sand with rocks inside, just like how the miners used to pan for gold. Walking over to the water trough, Nate handed me the bag to start sifting over the running water. The first little pour revealed a crystal and some pretty stones. After pouring I handed the bag back to Nate to hold. When he handed it back I poured a little more onto my screen. After a few shakes, I noticed what looked like a ring, covered with sand, that looked like something your would find in a Cracker Jack box. As I started to continue sifting over the water, it hit me! This was the same ring I saw at the store with Nate 6 months earlier!!! I turned to Nate and burst into tears as he was trying to get on one knee. We had to wait for cell service back at the resort to tell everyone. I pretty much cried with joy the entire rest of the time. Nate had a huge smile the entire rest of the trip. Best Vacation Ever!!