It all started on a simple evening at a family/friend game night. Lots of laughter, competition, and unexpected sparks. We didn't know it then, but that night would be the beginning of everything. As the night wound down, he walked me to my car, my nerves were all over the place, and I had butterflies I couldn't quite hide. It wasn't just nerves-it was that feeling the something special was starting.

We didn't rush anything, but something in that walk, that moment, told us both we were stepping into something beautiful.

Our first date was to Bruster's Real Ice Cream in Clermont, I never had anyone invite me for a bite of ice cream, usually it's for a bite to eat. I knew at that point I was dealing with someone different. Our conversations that started as days grew into weeks, and eventually into months. With each passing day, our love for one another continues to grow.