Almost 10 years ago, Joey and I met in Mr. Collins' 7th grade Biology class. At first, I was under the impression that Joey was super reserved. But I noticed that he quickly made friends and was even on the football and basketball team. The next year, I began to see that he was actually extremely outgoing and confident. I wanted to know what all the hype was about with this guy (other than his good looks ;) ) Halfway through the year we started talking and couldn't stop. I learned that he was witty, intelligent, sweet, understanding, observant, and hilarious. It didn't take long for me to decide that I never wanted him to not be in my life. At the age of 13, our bond was something that not everyone finds. We recognized that we'd both been through experiences in life at a young age that most people our age hadn't, but we were resilient. So, over the past 9 years, we've created our very own experiences. We understand that we have the ability to make our own decisions and build the life we choose. And here we are today, working our asses off, overcoming every day's challenges, making unforgettable memories, and most importantly, loving eachother. I'm so ready to say I do to the best friend I've ever had, and the love of my life. Here's to forever!