Our journey began as co-workers at Wells Fargo where we are both still employed, but different departments. Derek’s first impression of Pam was she’s an “airhead” and her first impression of Derek was “quiet weirdo.” A conversation and friendship only began between us due to Derek taking some strong medicine that turned him into a chatterbox. Through months of getting to know each other, we decided to see each other outside of work. Our first outing was a stroll through Falls Park. October 2013 is when we became an official couple and the next several years has been an adventure. We have been through 3 significant deaths, birth of nieces and nephews, 7 work promotions, 2 prestigious awards for work, several cross country vacations and many, many, many pool & dart tournaments. On December 11, 2022, we went out to celebrate my birthday by grabbing some food and the Headmaster’s Heist escape room, yes, we escaped. As we were getting our picture with the time it took us to escape, Derek got on one knee and waited patiently for me to realize what was happening.. I wasn’t quick and neither was Wesley, as evidenced by the photo and video taken. Now the time has FINALLY arrived for us to say our vows and celebrate with all our loved ones and continue our adventure.