Almost designed by destiny, we both met doing what we love most. Our number one hobby, soccer. Precisley, my co-ed team needed a girl. I never thought I would find my wife like this but, it happened. The ref was about to start and we were in desperate need of a filler. The other field had it's game just end and I found this cute, energetic, full of life, beautiful blonde. I said to myself, we can pick her, if she sucks she is at least pleasant on the eye. To my surprise, she was incredible, fast, a natural finisher and all around fun. This slowly started an amazing friendship that was refueled every Sunday night as Mel became part of our team.

Our daily texts had increased in frequency and our converstations got deeper. Fast forward 15 months from the time we met and we are planning a trip to Ecuador. It all started as a joke. inspired by a book I read and Freddy listened to (he didn't want to read it), Freddy said, "let's go to Ecuador." I met Freddy on a little hill that we had ran by, I pulled out my planner and said, If you are serious about this then let's plan it." I think Freddy was shocked because I had put him on the spot and now we had to really plan it.

We did, and in a few days we were on a trip to Ecuador. I told Freddy strictly as friends. Freddy just smiled and said, "ok." Well, Ecuador was just too dreamy and too romantic. We started dating a couple of days after we landed :) Since then, not only has our friendship gotten stronger but, our love had a chance to blossom.

Ecuador was incredible, Mountains, food, people, and my favorite near the mountaitn resort we stayed, there was a community of kids that live on the mountain. Their school is nestled high in a city called Banos. One of the women arranged for us to play a game of soccer with all the kids. It was one of the coolest experiences. Freddy and I brought Christmas gifts and we were able to share love with them.

I recommend Ecuador to anyone who wants to go, besides, I have family that lives there now. Officially on May 18! ;)

We are extremely thankful to say that since we met, we have increasingly and steadily become amazing friends. Highs and lows, action packed adventures and regular days doing nothing. It all lead to my biggest and best surprise so far.

Freddy called my family and his to witness our engagement. I did not see it coming. With the help of our awesome friends, the Prassers, Freddy took me to the same hill we use to run by and the hill we planned our Ecuador trip.

This little hill means so much to us now, we planned my favorite trip ever, Ecuador. Freddy asked me to go on a lifetime adventure on this same hill. As I jumped up and down with tears in my eyes, Freddy's family and mine coming up the hill from their hiding spots. One of the best days of my life :)

I appreciate Freddy for how thoughtful and loving he is and how he always finds a way to make each day full of adventure and surprises.

If you read this you most likely will be celebrating with us. Come ready to party! We need great pictures from all of you for this section. Can't wait to see you.