Love is in the Air

So I thought it would be fun, since Valentines is this week, to share the story of me and Chris. We first met at Convergys. I know, I know, you're already thinking "lame." But, let me explain. When I met him at Convergys, I had a boyfriend. But, I thought he was just so stinkin adorable, I thought "Someone out there I know, needs to date this boy." So, after thinking long and hard, I set him up with my cousin. It's kind of crazy to think back to that time, because I remember my cousin stayed at my house the night of the date. I remember him picking her up, and looking super adorable. And, I was excited for her to get back from the date to tell me all the juicy details. Well, needless to say it didn't work out and Chris moved to Provo.
2 years later, my mom's secretary and her husband (who just happened to be Chris's misison companion), came over to visit us one night. Chris's mission companion, Jared, caught me at the house and asked if I wanted to go out with his friend. At the time, I was just dating around, so I was like "sure," and didn't think much of it. So, here I am ready for a blind date. And yep, you guessed it, it was Chris. We both got a good giggle out of the whole situation. So, first date: October (sometime) 2002. One thing that really sticks out in my mind about our first date is he was the biggest gentleman I had met in a long long time. I didn't know we were going miniature golfing, and it was October, so the nights get chilly. And of course I had flip flops on, that's all I wear (even in the winter). So, I was just freezin. After every put, he would grab my hand and put it in his sweater pockets to keep them warm, and I thought that was so sweet.
Well the date ended, it was fun, but I didn't think much of it. The following week, my cousin Dani called and said that her and Ashton wanted to watch a Halloween movie, and I should find a date. Now, I'm not the kind of girl that likes to call and ask boys out. But, as I was talking to her I had this gut feeling that I should call Chris and see what he was doing. Sure enough, he was available and that night we watched Arachnaphobia. The movie ended and Dani and Ashton left. And, it was one of those moments were you know you're suppose to take your date home, but what you really want to do is spend like 7 more hours with this person. So, Chris was telling me that he heard of this really cool thing where you listen to Pink Floyd (one of Chris's favorite) and watch Wizard of Oz and the music goes with movie. So we stayed up late and watched Wizard of Oz. It was that night, that I knew I had a big crush!
The story goes on, we dated another 14 months, and we didn't miss a day seeing each other. In December of 2003, I was working as a trainer for Convergys and they asked if I would go to Baton Rouge, LA and train for 5 weeks. I cried, the thought of leaving Chris for 5 weeks (especially during the holidays) made me so sad. But, there is a reason I went. The saying is true, "Distance makes the heart grow fonder." So, I went to Baton Rouge and missed him every second. My nights were filled with Chilli's delivering Cajun Chicken Pasta and cheesecake to my room while I watched Christmas shows on TV in my hotel room by myself. Chris, suprised me and came down for a weekend. We had so much fun, we went to New Orleans and played and went on a gator tour. Here is a picture of us holding a gator.

After he flew home, it was then, that I knew I was madly in love with him, and I never wanted to be apart from him ever again. After I got home, 2 weeks later he proposed.

We were married May 8, 2004 in the Logan Temple. The temple grounds were breathtaking that day. It was totally perfect!

After being married a few short months, my boss TOLD me that I would be traveling for 3 months straight to Baton Rouge, Oklahoma City, Nashville, Texas, and Canada to train. I was so sad. I traveled to Oklahoma City, Nashville, and Baton Rouge. After 3 long weeks, I got on my knees and prayed, and I had the most overwhelming feeling that I needed to be home with my new husband enjoying our new marriage. I flew home the next week, quit my job, and found a wonderful job at Bear River Head Start. Ever since this experience I have decided that no job is worth leaving my family. They are the most important things in my life.

In May it will be our 4 year anniversary, and I can't believe how the time flies. I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines. Luv ya Chris!