Our first date was a quick bite to eat (chicken nachos to be exact) at Ale House on a Sunday afternoon. We had been trying to make a date for a few weeks and my busy schedule was always getting in the way, but thankfully Max was persistent. Halfway through the first date, I did something very unlike myself and asked him out on a second date. Our first date ended with him convincing me to let him teach me a few simple Latin dance steps in the parking lot but also with an unexpected and thoughtful gift he got relating to an obscure conversation we had previously. Needless to say I was already being swept off my feet and couldn't wait for date number two. We have shared together surprise trips to St. Augustine; countless trips to Ale House to watch football games; football rivalries, which have included both sides of our families; family trips; pre-birthday birthdays; weddings; graduation; moving; and everything in between. He has been with me through some of my greatest losses, but also my greatest successes. Max has been my number one supporter since the very beginning and has never stopped challenging me or pushing me to strive for more in both life and love. My life is better by Max being in it and I am beyond excited to say "I do" and spend the rest of my life with such an incredible man.

It was summer, 2 and 1/2 months prior to college football season. I finally "Jedi mind tricked" Stephanie to keep our date at our local Ale House. It was fabulous date full of nachos, endless conversation, laughter, and a 36 inch Star Wars Rogue One K2 doll. After our first date our adventure together had officially begun. I can't imagine experiencing my life without Stephanie or seeing her warm green eyes.