God gave me you.

October 7th, 2006-1 hr. after we got engaged

I can remember the moment Maddi asked me if I wanted to go on a blind date like it happened ten minutes ago. We were in our apartment in Provo at Belmont. As I was grabbing a cup out of the cupboard I said, "There is this guy I would rather ask from my English class, but sure, I'll go."

October 15, 2005 was our first date: a blind double at that. First impressions of Kade: kind of shy, keeps to himself, man of few words. Perfect match for someone who is loud, in everybody's business, and talks a lot. haha. At least I found out on the first date that he liked violent movies because we watched "Fight Club." :)

I met the man of my dreams quite young, but sometimes I don't think things like that are really in our control. And if I look back at what I was going through at that time in my life, Kade could not have walked in my life with more perfect timing. What a road the last 6 years have been knowing Gary Kade. The best way I can describe Kade and I's relationship is perfectly comfortable. We are the same person, with a few little tweaks. It is refreshing. Few men would be tolerant of me.... I am much more complicated than I seem. Huh Kade?? :)

I know you had no idea how much I could crave independence and dependence all in one breath, how indecisive I could be, how much I could spend on purses, how much I would want to go to Vegas or California, or how much I would love everything super girly, but you have handled me well the last 6 years. Love you bubbas. Uh oh, is that name only supposed to stay in the house? :)