We were unsure how long distance dating would work with Joey finishing his last year of college and football. We gave it a few months and we both realized, no matter how hard life was going to be, we wanted to make it work! Over a carpet picnic in a hotel room in Virginia, Joey finally told me he loved me and we were official! I would muster up the nerves to meet the amazing Lama family the following Christmas. The next couple of years were filled with special moments with our families, fun date nights and adventures, and falling deeper and deeper in love.

This month was especially memorable. Joey landed an Assistant Superintendent position at Cat Island Golf Club right outside of Beaufort, SC. Once again, we had to be long distance but only for 3 incredibly long months. In November, our 10 year old pitbull and I joined Joey and moved into our very first townhouse down in Beaufort. I started working with an amazing company from home and our new chapter in the lowcountry of South Carolina, officially started.

It was already the best Christmas Eve I couldve ever dreamed of, with my parents being able to join me with Joey for the Lama version of Feast of the Seven Fishes. Never in a million years was I expecting what was about to happen. Joey asked me if I wanted to open a gift, which is not uncommon for Christmas Eve. He hands me an enveloped card, I was expecting maybe a concert ticket or a gift certificate. But once I read the card and we made eye contact, my heart skipped a beat. He got down on one knee in the living room, with both our families surrounded by the Christmas tree, and he asked me to be his wife. The rest of the night felt like I was dreaming.

We are so incredibly blessed and excited to celebrate our marriage with each and every one of you! See y’all soon 😘