Like Erin said, it all started with a text and we owe it to our dear friends Frank and Steph for getting the ball rolling, but I'd say we did a pretty good job on our own of taking it from there and making things our own!

After a few dates at breweries and going to see cover bands, it was obvious to me that things were going well and a few dates turned to meeting friends and family, who all gave their approval and blessing unanimously. It once was said to me that I "outkicked my coverage" and I "better not screw this up" and I'd like to think I haven't yet! He wasn't the one who said it, but I know without a doubt that my dad would be thrilled that this is happening if he were able to be here still.

Meeting friends and family turned to small adventures and eventually turned to big adventures and I couldn't be more excited to be planning the biggest adventure of all with my best friend, getting married and marking the beginning of the next chapter of our lives together. While our lives are action-packed and seemingly always on the move, I love our time we share together from weekend dinner date nights at home to her tolerating my dumb jokes and my wild work schedule. She is a saint.

Almost four years later and counting (will be five come time for the wedding), I am always amazed by Erin's ability to be the most caring when it comes to others. It's very endearing. It's already shining through so much as part of the planning process for the wedding. I also love that she has learned to love country music and I think she may enjoy country concerts as much as I do, or she's just good at acting (we all know this to be true whether part of the country concert equation or not!)

We're very excited to be able to have our big day next spring with all of our friends, family, and coworkers from all over as we celebrate spending the rest of Forever together After All.

(P.S., I think she did beat me at mini golf once, but she also made a huge birdie putt for us when we golfed together on a little staycation at Ohiopyle. Goals.)

E&M