It's happening!

Our story unofficially dates back to 2004 during a brief moment we shared in 7th grade. We had gotten word about one another, from friends, but being on separate teams and in different classes made it nearly impossible to bump into one another. It wasn't until we crossed paths in the hallway one day. When we caught a glimpse of each other, we briefly greeted one another. Little did we know, years down the line a love story would unfold. Three years later, we found ourselves placed in the same sophomore English class. What a year that was! During that year, we had an opportunity to see one another from an academic perspective. I swiftly learned that Rich was a very personable guy who loved bringing people joy through laughter, and I saw the brains behind the jokes and smiles. Likewise, Richy quickly learned that I was the quiet type with my head in the books: no play, just ready to take care of business. These traits captivated us, leaving us wondering what more there was behind those characteristics we displayed. During our senior year of high school, our friendship took shape and blossomed into a loving relationship. Again, we had the same literature class and our assigned seats were beside one another. One day, Richy drew a plane on a small piece of paper with the question: "Can I have your number?" I was tickled with excitement and some disbelief, but I gave it to him. Since then, we've done everything together from completing college, going on hikes and sometimes getting lost--which we have unexpectedly enjoyed, trying new cuisines, fearlessly going on adventures, and supporting one another as we find our niches. We have taught and learned from each other immensely which has made us the strong couple we are today. As we embark on this new chapter together, we are eager to begin our journey to forever after!