Flashback Friday

It was 8 years ago this month that Rob and I met and got engaged. Rob could probably tell you exactly what we were doing this day 8 years ago, probably to the minute. He remembers EVERYTHING. Usually that's a good thing, but sometimes...not so much. I have such fond memories of when we were dating. Right before we met, I was at such a low point in my life. I was ready to give up on the prospect of ever really being happy and finding someone that I could be will for eternity. Not because I had been single forever, but because I just didn't think it was possible for me. And really, I was trying hard to be ok with that. I was living in Utah with my sister Amanda and her family. I was dating, but I was not satisfied at all with where my life was. My brother Andy called me one day and said that he had someone I HAD to meet. Rob had moved to Bakersfield (my home town) after graduating from BYU and getting his first job. He and my brother met at the singles ward and were playing in a band together (that's another post entirely). I was coming home to visit the next month and told Andy I would meet his friend. Well, that trip didn't work out for meeting since Rob had other plans (I won't bring that story up). But, we did meet the next time I went back home and the rest is history. I knew before we even met that he was the "ONE." I know it sounds lame and cheesy, but I really did. He fell in love with Caleb and Kennedy and has always treated them as if they were his very own. He never judged me. I fell in love with his musical talents. He is so kind and loving. He had all the attributes that I wanted in a husband and father for my children. Our engagement was record short and our wedding was beautiful. I love this guy like crazy and I feel so blessed to be married to my best friend for eternity. Now, 8 years and 3 babies(5 total) later here we are, happier than ever!