Taylor and I went to the same school for many years, but didn't get to know each other until senior year. Taylor was always someone I "knew of" being that he played on our school's football team & was somewhat known as the "class clown". Anyone that went to school with us would probably agree that you could hear Taylor's laugh from just about anywhere on campus. I admired Taylor's light-heartedness in life and his ability to make everyone around him smile. However, what really caught my eye witnessing him walking his sister's to class. We went to a K-12 school- so he would drive and walk his sisters to class every morning. This wasn’t something that Taylor would do in order to get people to see him- in fact, he would be late most days to class being that he took time to drop off his siblings. He always has had such a big heart for his family and I could see that without really knowing him.

Taylor and I didn’t have a lot of activities that overlapped. We weren’t in the same class or same activities- so there was never really a chance for us to talk. With Taylor being involved in football and me on the drill team- both of us were “highly encouraged” to attend the first girl’s volleyball game of the year. Somehow, we ended up standing next to each other in the student section that night. He started a conversation with me & we talked the whole game- I don’t think either of us probably watched any of the game. I had a lot of fun that night- and honestly thought we would probably never talk again. However, the next time there was a volleyball game I went back hoping that he would be there. & he was! In fact, I went to almost every game that season- wonder why!? Conversations with Taylor were always so easy- & since we started talking we never stopped. We quickly became best friends. After knowing each other for awhile, he asked me to be his date to homecoming! We had a great time at the dance & it was pretty clear both of us had feelings for each other. We began dating soon after & my love for Taylor has only grown over the years.

Following high school, both of us attended the University of Oklahoma. Throughout the years we’ve made new friends & amazing memories. We’ve been on vacations, experienced game days, gone to concerts, watched way too many movies- the list goes on. Through it all, we have really grown together as a couple. Taylor has always always been so supportive, selfless and caring - he continues to point me to God in my high and low moments. I still have never met anyone quite like him. We have both changed since being in high school; however, when I look at Taylor I still see my best friend from the volleyball games. I cannot wait for him to be my husband. We have always talked about the future and what we hoped to do together- & the craziest thing is that we are actually living out those plans. I cannot wait to spend forever with my best friend & continue to live out our dreams.

Haley and I have been together for 5 years- however, I knew very quickly that she was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. She is just the most beautiful, loving, sweet, selfless woman I’ve ever met. Anyone that spends time with Haley knows what I mean with how special she makes people feel. She deeply cares about those around her, and often sacrifices her own wants to bring joy to others. That’s why it was so important to me that our proposal was something she would never forget.

The day of the proposal, I was more nervous than I have ever been. I picked Haley up at her house and we drove to a “dinner date” in downtown Fort Worth. When we got there, our “table wasn’t ready” so the hostess kindly took us up to the rooftop bar. I had reserved this spot on the roof that overlooked the city. When looking at Haley, I am sure she knew what was going on by how red my face was- much like it had been 5 years ago when I invited Haley to our high school dance. While I proposed, I had a few family and friends that were hiding & waiting to congratulate us. That night will always be very special. I cannot wait for Haley Mae to be my wife.