Ben and I went to high school together but didn't run in the same circles. Time passed, and relationships came and went. We both found ourselves on Match.com thinking love had evaded us and were giving the site a chance as neither of us does the bar scene. Ben found me and messaged me and said, "Hey, I know you and you are gorgeous! We are both single and you love dogs! Would you like to go out sometime?" From there fireworks sparked! We quickly found out he complimented my crazy with his patience and kindness. We shared the same goals and visions of our futures. After visiting his family, we then realized my mom dated someone from his family back in the day and his whole family knew of mine, fondly. We fit like two pieces of a puzzle that were long lost and just waiting to find each other. And here our story continues... Thank you for sharing in our day!

Saturday morning, I am sitting on the plush carpet in nothing but my long nightie t-shirt. I had the "furminator" out and was struggling with Dietrich's mane... so of course, there is full black tumbleweeds all over the carpet and well, me. The doorbell rings. I knew it was coming. I was waiting for it. I hear Ben rustling the box in the other room; he's shaking, and excitedly ripping the package open. I know what it was as I was being lovingly tormented the night before, "It's coming at 10:30", he says. I look around and wonder if I should jump up and clean off the dog fluff, my hearts pounding. But, I settle down as I think, no he will probably wait until dinner to ask. I look up and he's down on his knees in the dog fur with me. He says, "Your half naked, covered in dog hair and I love you. Will you marry me?" The happiest day of my life was right there on the carpet with him in my arms, tears streaming down my face and us laughing together. This man of mine, I love so much!