5 Years Ago

5 years ago today, I kissed Daniel for the first time and we've been practically inseparable ever since! I remember the evening well...

Our friends Aaron and Nicole came to pick me up from my little yellow house in Belgrade and we were headed to the races. Once again, I crawled into the back seat and felt like a 3rd wheel. I didn't think too much of it, but it was always a thought that ran through my head in these moments. Nicole said she hoped I didn't mind but they had invited Daniel to meet us there. I was instantly relieved. Daniel and I had known each other for a little over a year and hung out lots. When I first met him he had a crazy girlfriend and so I never thought anything of him. I also didn't know they'd broken up 6 months after I met him. During the summer of 2005, we had camped lots and I was starting to look at him a bit differently...it was interesting. So, we drank several Miller Lites at the races and had a blast. We headed to the Belgrade Lounge for a little shuffle board and more beer. Aaron and Nicole conveniently made the teams so Daniel and I were on the same end of the table and the flirting and fun continued. We decided to go get some food and Daniel liked the glass he was drinking out of wanted to take it home so we went out the back door. He didn't end up stealing it, he left it on the outside fire escape. As we were waiting for Aaron and Nicole to pick us up, I looked at him and said, "I'm going to kiss you now". He said, "Okay!" It was an amazing kiss. I honestly do still remember the feeling I got in that moment. He melted my heart. I don't know if I fell in love with him right then, but it didn't take me long to know I was keeping this guy forever. We truly have been nearly inseparable and will continue to be. Daniel is such an amazing husband and father. He keeps me laughing and still melts my heart with his kisses!