If you've met either of us, you know how much we value and adore our families. So when two of the most important people in our lives told us we had to meet, we listened. And we met. And Ben pursued (complete with a "first date" that turned into "meet the family")... and pursued, even while he was living in New York and she was in her final year at the University of Georgia. Thanksgiving came 'round and Jensen found an excuse to drop by: her mom's signature pineapple casserole. His follow up text? Dang, you looked beautiful. By winter break, it was a done deal.