Where it all started

In February of 2012, while casually standing in line to get coffee there was a man. Not just any man, but an extremely attractive, friendly man. With quick conversation due it being at work, there was just a friendly exchange. But it had a resonating feel to it that made me yearn to chat further with him. Much to my appreciation, he contacted me later and we started talking from there. A month or so later on March 14, 2012, we went on our first official date. It was an amazing date, complete with Italian Food (North in the Domain) and wine (Cru also in the Domain). It left me realizing this guy was a real catch!

Soon after this amazing first date in May, we made the crazy decision to move in together. Neither one of us are all that spontaneous and both tend to over think things. But somehow it just felt right. One month after moving in together, came the most dreaded introduction of all - the mother in law. You always hear the stories of the crazy in laws and how much people don't like their in laws. So while I had already been told she was a nice, normal, friendly woman, I was skeptical like anyone. But, I decided to just be myself and hope for the best. Much to my surprise, she was a wonderful woman which was a good thing since she was staying with us for a week! She gave me a glimpse of why this man is as amazing as he is. Over the course of the next year, we spent a lot of time together and enjoyed every minute of it. I really got to know him and his 2 amazing children.

In March 2013, we decided to go on vacation. We took a cruise in the Caribbean. On that first magical night, this amazing man proposed and we got engaged! While it is what I wanted for a while at that point, I was totally surprised. It was one of the best days of my life.

On July 7, 2013, we had a very quiet, intimate ceremony with only immediate family up in the mountains of Colorado. The day couldn't have been more perfect.