Summer Lovin'

I've seen several blogs lately that have been about husbands and dating and stuff. Reading them has made me miss my amazing husband even more. I'm so excited that he is taking spring break off, and we have a whole week together starting tomorrow night! I'm feeling reminiscent and so I stole this tag from a friends blog.

1. Where did you meet your husband?

We met at Winco (the grocery store) right by the pop-tarts and the Dinty Moore stew. One of his friends came up to us and told us that they were having a contest to see who could get the most girl's phone numbers and if he could have my friend's and mine. I thought that was completely retarded and tried to get away. I did think that Doctor was cute, though. He was very shy and reserved at the store.

2. What was the first thing you said to your husband?

I think it was probably, hi. I knew one of his roommates who was also at the store and he introduced us. I had never met Doctor before, but I had heard ALOT about him. A girl that I knew had told me that they were dating and that he treated her horribly. Every one talked about this poor girl and her horrible boyfriend. Turns out that he went with her to a girl ask guy dance, and that was the extent of their "relationship." Every thing else was made up by the poor girl to get attention. Anyways...his roommate invited my friend and I to a party that night at their house. It was nicknamed "the love shack." Eight guys living in a house right on campus. Can you imagine a more appropriate name? At the time that was the exact kind of place I avoided. I wanted nothing to do with dating, guys, and stupid girls. :) We went anyway, and Doctor came up to me and started asking me questions like, "Did your boyfriend give you that ring?" I answered very rudely, thinking he was dating my friend, "No, I don't have a boyfriend, and I don't want one, thank you." I can't believe after being so rude to him that he ever had any interest in me.

3. Where was your first date?

We went on a group date with all of his roommates to Boondocks and played miniature golf. He never asked me out, though. He just called and said, "So what time am I picking you up tonight?" I said, "I'm sorry, I don't think we had plans." I kept repeatedly turning him down and he refused to get off the phone until I agreed to go. I finally gave in and had a blast! I told my mom that it was the best date I had ever been on.

4. Where was your first kiss?

In my parents basement. We were watching a movie with his friend and his friends date. The friend and his date went upstairs for something and he kissed me. It was amazing!! The sweetest most perfect kiss. It was 2 weeks after we started dating. Then he asked me when the last time I had kissed someone was. I told him a year ago. He got all embarrassed, so I asked him and he said, "three weeks ago." It's hilarious because he really didn't kiss that many girls.

5. Did you have a long/short engagement/courtship?

Pretty short. We met April 8, went on our first date May 25, got engaged June 25, and were married August 19. It was our summer of love. My mom always says, "7 days, 7 months, 7 years, what difference does it make if it's right." So true, so true.

6. Where did you get engaged?

Officially, with the ring, at the Train Depot. Very romantic. He played and sang "I Wanna Grow Old With You" from the Wedding Singer on his guitar. So sweet. Unofficially we argued our way into an engagement at my parent's house. About a week earlier I had jokingly said something about getting married. (I did NOT want to get married) He flew off the handle and told me that I was just another girl looking to get married. We decided that we wouldn't see each other any more. We couldn't do that, and a week later he asked me how long we were going to date before we got married. I was petrified to say anything, and told him I didn't want to get married. Long story short, we decided that night to get married. We couldn't resist each other!

7. Where did you get married?

The Boise Idaho temple. It was a beautiful day.

I'm so grateful to be with such a wonderful man who is so patient with me. I can't believe we have almost been together for 8 years, and are close to having 4 kids! I am so proud of him and all that he has accomplished. He works so hard for us. He has taught me about dedication, hard work, priorities, and sacrifice. I'm truly blessed to be his wife. I love you!