5 years

5 years ago today my life changed FOREVER! 5 years ago was our first date. From that moment on my life was never the same. I think back on that night and can't believe how my life changed because Jared asked me out on a date. I thought I would share a post I did on this date from a blog I had. It makes me laugh to read this now.  I really hadn't dated that much, and was still VL at that time. (Yep I was 22 and never been kissed, and had only been out on a dozen or so dates in my entire life.) Have a read...

"I actually had a date with a guy that I actually like. The last time that happened was... either April or May. I could tell I was a little nervous because my heart was racing and my hands were shaking, hasnt happened in some time.

Jared (my date) came and picked me up at 5:50, we then went to Walmart to ring the bell for the Salvation Army with other people from our ward. Sang Christmas Carols and froze our butts off. It was FREEZING! Honestly didn't feel like I was on a date during this time.

We went to Panda Express to get something to eat before going to The Forgotten Carols at the institute. I guess I just cant take silence, because I kept asking him questions while we were eating. Found out more about him and his family.

We were then off to the institute. The forgotten carols was amazing. He had his arm around me during the entire thing, not to mention held my hand. I certainly didnt mind... :)

We then came back to my apartment to have some hot chocolate. My roommates were watching "He's Just Not That Into You" and we drank hot chocolate. We watched the movie with my roommates until they decided to leave, I hope it was just because they were tired and not because I was there with him.

Once that movie was over I told him our options were that he either goes home or putting in another movie. We then watched "The Muppet Christmas Carol" one of my favorite Christmas movies. We all know what it means when you watch a movie... So I wont get into the details here. I will say this much, it sure was nice... yeah... :)

It was a fun night!"

Anyway now that we have all had a laugh at my 22 year old self... I still remember that night like it was yesterday. I am SO grateful that Jared had the courage to call me up and ask me out on a date. I then found my best friend, my partner in life through everything, a man who loves me more than anything, and the love of my life. 

Here we are 5 years later, more mature (obviously lol) and living a fantastic life together. I am looking forward to more years with this wonderful man who brings SO much to my life.