Bruce (BJ) and I actually knew each other in high school. We both attended Hoover High School but he was two years older. He also (for some UNKNOWN reason) thought I was stuck up and we didn't speak often. He's gotten over that thought now :)

Around November of 2011! He slid into my DMs - but lets note this was SO LONG AGO that you had to physically be logged into a computer to see your messages and it wasn't even called a DM at the time. We messaged back and forth for awhile and I just stopped responding. 1 month later I believe I finally responded and ended up giving him my phone number because it'd be easier to communicate. We set up a "date" to hang out. When we finally hung out we literally sat on opposite couches and watched a movie and chatted. After I left I text him saying, "Maybe we can start on the same couch next time". We've been together ever since. He did take me out on a proper date to PF Changs (which was a big deal back than) he even waved the server down to light the candle at our table because ours was the only one not lit. We also went to a movie at Jordan Creeks theater - that was the fancy one back in the day!

Lets fast forward two years and we moved in with each other out in Altoona. We also got our dog (my dog) Bentley! He was my baby I took him everywhere.

We only stayed out in Altoona for about a year before we decided to buy our first house together.

Southside here we come! - 10 years ago

We really made the house ours and had many projects together ( That's how I knew he'd put up with me forever because we survived house projects! ) We welcomed our beautiful daughter Emerie into the world in 2019. -sorry Bentley. Becoming parents was amazing and scary all at the same time but together we got this!

We had lots of good memories in our first home but it was time to move on. In 2021 we packed it all up and moved out to Waukee. We recently added Kitty to our family even though BJ said no to a cat. :)

A LOT has happened in the 12 years we have been together. He obviously proposed and the journey continues. We are excited to see what the future holds and we are beyond ready to celebrate with our family and friends come October!

Cheers!

E&B

Wedding Day

Reception