Rivertree Church

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Our Wedding

If you know either of us, you know we play ultimate. I (Danny) tore my ACL in 2014, which limited me from playing summer league that year. I went to watch my friends play all summer, and in the process, ended up watching Hannah play all summer. This girl was better than most girls. She was fast, and she could throw. She had a bubbly personality, and she was cute. With a little help from friends, we started hanging out in groups. I added her on facebook and started messaging her to "ask her to play on my turkey tournament team". I then got her phone number so I could "help fix her computer". It was all part of my plot to get her to like me. It worked.

How We Met

Dating Hannah is easy. Keys for success are as follows: give her food, give her Mountain Dew, play ultimate, watch movies, love her animals, hug her tightly.Dating Danny might be harder? Keys for success are as follows: give him food, give him carbonated beverages, play ultimate, watch movies, play video games, enjoy lazy days, go along with his OCD.

Dating

I had an idea of how I wanted to propose to keep it a surprise. It needed to be on a Tuesday, because that's $5 movie night at the Monaco. Dinner and a movie was a common date for us on Tuesday's, so that's what she would expect. The ring arrived on a Monday morning. After talking to Abby, it was decided that the time was "tomorrow". Better get to planning.Tuesday evening. We went to dinner at Casa Blanca, a favorite of ours. Nothing super nice, just a place we love and where she wouldn't expect anything. I'd say I did pretty good at not being nervous and maintaining normal conversation. Our movie time was for 7pm, so I made sure we left early enough to "have time to walk around the lake". We have also done that before, so again, no suspicions. When we got out of the car at Bridge Street, I sneakily stuck the ring box in my sock. That's right, my sock. It was a tall sock that stretched enough to fit the behemoth in, and the pants were able to cover it up. I was betting she wouldn't focus on my lower left calf. We walked a lap of the pond behind the Westin and the carousel. Once we made it back to the wooden bridge by a small waterfall overlooking the lake, I said my magical words, and then bent down. She thought I was tying my shoe. I brought up a box, and she was speechless. I explained a little more how much I love her, and asked her to marry me. Success. After a few minutes of smiles and hugs and laughter and diamonds, I hinted at the spies to come down. Emory and Abby had been hiding up on the Melting Pot balcony, watching and taking photos. Abby and Hannah made girl noises for a bit, and Emory shook my hand. Emory took some more photos, and then we walked up to the balcony to thank the owner for allowing us to use it. He ended up giving us free champagne and telling us about his own proposal some 50 years ago. Next, we were going to "put the pictures on my computer". We drove over to my apartment, and I made Hannah walk in first. Surprise!! A small group of our friends and family were there waiting for us. All of Hannah's favorite foods were sitting there on the counter, music was playing, and balloons were flying. It was a fantastic time with lots of hugs and smiles and stories and food. It took a few days for everything to sink in.

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I met Jake in middle school, when we were playing basketball and baseball together.  We quickly became friends and spent a lot of time at each other's houses.  He eventually started coming to the Depot youth group with me and forming some of the same friends, like Riley and Wes.  We played pickup ultimate together, played lots of video games, and swam in his awesome pool.  Jake was already like a brother to me, but after the death of his amazing mother during our freshman year in college, he unofficially became a Yates.  My family cared for him like he was their own.  Each time we hang out, we easily pick up from where we left off, even though we have lived in separate cities for 7 or 8 years now.  I'm proud to have my brother supporting me as I start my new family, same as I did when he started his.

Jake Glombowski

I truly don't even know where to begin with this girl. She is one in a million, and I couldn't ask for a better person to be my best friend. We grew up going to the same church, but never really talked until a Christmas party in 2014, where we talked for at least three hours. Ever since then we have been best friends, and she has been there for me through everything. Since the beginning of mine and Danny's relationship, she has been our #1 fan; always encouraging us and being all-around just plain wonderful. We have bonded through church, ultimate, movies, copious amounts of food, and worst of all - school. Words can't accurately describe how much she means to me, and I definitely don't deserve to be blessed with such a wonderful sister-in-Christ/best friend.

Abigail Radcliffe

I met Jason (JC) in 2013 when I started playing ultimate with the Freaks.  At the time, I didn't notice much more than his defensive prowess, lefty throws, and devilish good looks.  I really started getting to know him better in 2015.  We continued playing ultimate together, I started attending the church he attends, and we started playing video games together.  I look up to his expertise and intelligence on an ultimate field.  I look up to his dedication and prioritization as a father and husband.  I look up to him to carry our team in Destiny.  It's not often you find a friend that has so much in common, so it's not hard to figure out why I value JC's friendship.

Jason Cunningham

Ever since a young age, Sarah and I have been super close. I think this came about by us sharing a full size bed, playing dollhouse together, and fighting over who got to drink their hot chocolate out of the blue sippy cup every morning. Being two years apart, we spent many hours doing our school side by side, and participating in the same dance classes/piano lessons/voice lessons. Even though she's married to an amazing Wesley and has an adorable little baby Norah, she remains one of my closest friends, and I love her dearly. She is one who I can trust and confide in when I'm struggling with something, and always demonstrates wisdom beyond her years when she is giving me advice. I look up to her because of the loving wife she is to her husband and the loving, nurturing mommy she is to her baby girl. I hope I can be as loving and caring to Danny as she is to Wesley, and I hope I can someday be as good of a mommy to my baby as she is to Baby Norah.  

Sarah Eledui

I met Riley in the early high school years at the Depot youth group, and we have been friends ever since.  Together, we went on trips with the youth group, played various levels of ultimate and video games, ate unhealthy food, and traveled to all kinds of ultimate tournaments.  People always said we were extremely similar: same body types (terrible posture too), similar athleticism, love of video games, etc.  We even meet up these days to watch game film of ultimate games he didn't even play in (UAH).  I'm glad to have a friend that not only puts up with me, but also enjoys hanging out with Hannah as well.   

Riley Mog

Ever since we were little, Jordan has always been a role model and guardian.  Growing up, she was always watching over Sarah and I, keeping us safe and out of trouble. As  the years have gone by, she remains one of my best friends, and I love her very much. As the only two Haynes kids remaining at home, Jordan and I have spent many evenings together watching movies and eating delicious dinners followed by ice cream. She has always been there for me through good times and bad. God has truly blessed us by putting two amazing men in our lives and allowing them to be our husbands!  We will each be gaining a new brother this year, adding two great additions to our already amazingly huge family. I'm excited to stand with her on her wedding day and to have her standing with me on mine.

Jordan Phraner

Although I don't know her as well as I'd like to due to distance between Alabama and California, I have so much respect and admiration for this pretty lady. She has a successful job and an incredibly fun  and spontaneous life in San Diego. From climbing mountains and exploring national forests to competing in triathlons or exploring Norway, Jamie  is always finding new and incredible adventures to go on.  I am so incredibly excited to be gaining her as a sister and am overjoyed that she will be standing with me on mine and Danny's special day.

Jamie Yates

I actually met Wes the same way I met Hannah.  I tore my ACL in 2014 and went to watch Riley play HUSL.  Two of Riley's teammates were Hannah and Wes.  Obviously I liked Hannah more, but I started hanging out with Wes through knowing Riley.  At first, we didn't really get along.  He says I was cocky, and I say he was crude.  But the more time we spent together, the more we started getting along and having some laughs.  Once I had healed, we spent a lot of time playing ultimate together on 2 different club teams.  He respected Hannah enough to be less crude around us.  Lastly, it's easy for Hannah and I to spend time with Wes and Ally as couples.  Always count on Wes for a good time. 

Wesley Seat

I probably met Jesse before any of these other guys, but we didn't hang out much.  We grew up in church together and talked when our paths crossed.  Our friendship started for real in 10th grade, when I started working at Donatos two months after Jesse did.  We quickly became two of the most efficient pizza-makers in the SE (self-proclaimed), and any shift with Jesse was a good shift.  We didn't hang out for a couple years due to Auburn, but every time I came back to Donatos (a lot),  we caught up and enjoyed food.  We played many video games together throughout the years, which is a nerdy way of hanging out for people like us, and we still enjoy shooting the bad guys when time allows.  I'm thankful for such a cheerful, smiley friend.

Jesse Rutledge

This lady is a sweet and gentle spirit and incredibly talented interior designer. She has the amazing ability to accomplish whatever she sets her mind to and has already done some incredible things even before graduating college. Her natural talent and eye for beautiful design has landed her successful internships in different parts of the United States, and I'm so excited to see how wonderfully successful she will be in her career. I'm looking forward to having her as a sister and growing closer not only as sisters, but also as friends.  I can't wait to have her standing with me during the most important moment of my life!

Hannah & Danny

Hannah & Danny

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