The moment I laid my eyes on you.

You welcomed me into your life with open arms and an open heart.

I knew that I would be safe.

Our first date at Rhein Haus in Denver, CO.

We explored the place of new beginnings in Arvada, CO.

You gave me a peek at the things you liked to do.

Over time, I found more to like about you too.

I invited you to celebrate Christmas with me and my family.

Our fur babies played and lived together nicely.

My family loved to be around you and too saw your big and beautiful heart.

Our departure on our first family trip together.

To a birthday adventure at the Sand Dunes!

Although it was cold, we still had the best time.

Birthday celebrations continued onto Manitou Springs, CO.

We could always try something new together.

We celebrated John's 24th birthday together and shared a cookie and cream milkshake!

We went to our first peach festival together in Palisade, CO.

Our parents met each other over dinner at Edelweiss in Colorado Springs.

A successful dinner with our parents.

I got to show you the green chili farms, the pride and tradition of every fall in Pueblo, CO.

But green chili wasn't the only successful harvest.

A day at the Stanley Market in Denver, CO.

Our first time together at Diane's Pumpkin Patch in Canyon City, CO.

The whole Armijo family was there too!

Our first anniversary when we created a vision board together.

Celebrating our first Thanksgiving with the Armijo's!

Desiree's first work party at the Polka Ball!

The moment I knew I wanted to build a family with you.

Dancing our nights away.

Flashing lights in the Aztec Theater!

Supporting our joys and interests.

Being silly on a karaoke date at the Punch Bowl Social.

Celebrating the union of others and a new year to come.

Crazy laser shows with family!

Enjoying the silly moments too.

Making memories with friends and family.

When we added to our little family.

Hiking in the fall to go leaf peeping!

The moment I said YES.

John's proposal at Mary's Lake in Estes Park, CO.

Our engagement photos at San Isabel.