Raw footage caught of Zack and I on our 2nd date (at a Christian concert together). My friend took a video and I captured this from a still frame.

Our first official photo together at Zack's new apartment with no furniture yet! Zack met me after leaving the major seminary in May (he was pursuing becoming a priest for the last 4 years) - he decided to try out dating and I was his very first date! I told him he got a good one right off the bat. He later told me he hit a home run during his first time up to bat in over 6 years. I had been praying intently for a spouse with a strong-faith who would love me well for the last 6 years.

Newly dating and falling in love Zack asked me to be his girlfriend and said I love you at the same time Labor Day weekend. Yes, it shocked me too.

Zack met my brother for the first time at Carter's girlfriend's (Kazney) rodeo in Wisconsin. It went well ;)

A goddess and Frodo (from Lord of the Rings) going to the Renaissance Festival! Zack loves Lord of the Rings and I have yet to make it past the first 20 minutes.

Zack set up a picnic date at a local lake's beach (that was already closed for the summer) and wanted to go swimming. I wore my wetsuit and we lasted 5 minutes. Instead, we got this beautiful view for a picnic on the beach.

The little girls I live with threw a birthday party for me full of princesses, dancing, and party hats!

My +1 - celebrating my cousin (Kamryn's) wedding together! And Zack's first time meeting my parents and spending time in Ipswich.

Zack getting his pearly whites cleaned by me. He was a great patient.

Our 1st camping trip together and I actually enjoyed it! Minus the cold rain flooding into our tent the 2nd night.

Zack and I traveled to Iowa for the Alabama concert! Right after this, Zack said to me "what are your thoughts about taking our relationship to the next level" (he meant getting engaged). I replied, "well, what are your thoughts"... haha

Zack and I enjoyed hamaking a lot together while dating.

Zack and I have enjoyed hanging out with the little girls I live with. Zack is great with kids!

I met Zack's dad, step-mom, and step-brothers for the first time (they drove to Nashville to hang out with us)!

Zack asked my dad to marry me in Nashville, outside of a bar, so I was able to snatch this photo through the window. It was quite a heart-felt moment for both.

Zack and I spent X-mas in Georgia with his family (where I met his mom and sister for the first time).

Zack proposed to me on X-mas morning and we were both shaking from nerves, haha.

At last, I have been gifted with the one to spend the rest of my life with and I could not ask for a more perfect fit (we both say that). God has truly awed us with one another and we see his providence all over our relationship. We hope you do too!