It's not everyday that you wake up and think, "Today, I'm going to meet my future husband." If you are like me, you wondered whether Mr. Wonderful was ever going to come, or [gasp] if you maybe had met him already. A year ago today, I met my Mr. Wonderful. Little did I know at the time just how wonderful he was, and it took me a while to come around . . . silly me. A short sixteen days prior to this blessed event, while at the Single's New Year's Eve dance (which is dumb because I don't even like dancing), I made a New Year's Resolution to not attend the New Year's Eve dance the next year. I worded this resolution carefully, since I had no idea what the future held. Even if I was single, I wouldn't subject myself to such things next year. How fortuitous that goal ended up being.
So, where were we? Ah, yes. January 15, 2008. 12 pm. It was a blustery day with the beginnings of snowflakes falling down as I waited outside the Joseph Knight Building on BYU campus. I regretfully put my beanie on because of the weather, fearing it would give me crazy hair, but hey, every guy is bound to see that side of you if he's worth it anyway, right?
We walked across campus to the old Sentra and Kevin opened my door. Conversation flowed as we drove up University Avenue to Cafe Rio. Brownie points to him for such a tasty choice. I took off my hat and tousled my hair as we walked in and stood in line. The place was packed and the only open seat was right by the door. Brrr! Little did Kevin know this would be just the first of many many many (have I mentioned MANY) times that I would be cold. Luckily we moved seats and enjoyed the rest of our lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Kevin drove me back to campus, with a slight detour to my apartment so I could drop off my leftovers . . . we weren't to the point of him finishing my meals yet . . . and not once did he ever give me a sign that he wanted to see me again. There was a non-awkward goodbye (no doorstep scene when you're hopping out of the car in a busy parking lot), and that was that.
Or was it?
I guess that crazy hair of mine didn't betray me after all, because Kevin had a rather anxious weekend without me since I went home for the return of my brother Scott from his LDS mission to Canada. I remember mentioning to my family that I had been on a blind date but had no idea if anything would come of it. Oh, little did we know that he would be spending Christmas with us as my husband!
January 15, 2008. What a wonderful wonderful day. I have now officially known my husband for 367 days. And counting.
10 comments:
love it.
that was sweet. and wonderful. and cute :)
What an amazing story! I love the counting.
YAY!!! So cute!
Good News: You guys found each other!
Bad News: We can't see you guys because we live in freakin' AZ.
Sad. So sad.
I remember right after this date chatting with Kevin. I remember his futile attempts at future dates. It was kind of funny.
This made me smile. So cute!
I love these memories ... who would have thought we'd see a wedding a short 7 months later.
This proves the Dom and Jane show right! I was listening to them yesterday morning and the discussion was that it usually takes women longer to warm up to guys, but they (women) are willing to hang on a couple of months to see if a relationship will develop. A guy usually put the brakes on sooner if he doesn't feel fireworks fairly quickly. So... I'm thinking this must have been the case with Kevin, or this happy couple wouldn't have seen this one year anniversary.
That was fun to read, Tess. I'm glad you met Kevin, too! :)
I did think I would provide a small contrast for you just for kicks. I don't know what day I first met Jeff. We both remember meeting in the Cannon Center some point during Freshman year when a friend introduced us, but I am also convinced that I met him at a volleyball game a couple months prior when I went with some girls from my ward and met up with this one guy (the same one that introduced us later) who I think had brought Jeff with him to the game. At least I know what year it was, right? 2001. :)
I love this picture of you & Kevin.
how cute! what a fun memory!!
and the picture on top is GORGEOUS!!
you two make such a cute couple!
I still remember hearing that story the first time, when you had just met Kevin! Such good memories. :) I'm so glad things worked out the way they did.
The picture in this post is wonderful!
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