4/9/05

So, as I said yesterday, today is our 5 year anniversary - kind of. I remember when we got married - I was sad that we had to reset to zero after having been together for 2 1/2 years. So that is probably why I still remember the date of our first date. And of course it doesn't hurt that it is the anniversary of my close friend's wedding. (Happy Anniversary to C & J today!) Yes, that is right, my first date with Greg was to my close friend's wedding. And I was in the wedding party. And he had to sit at the head table. No pressure. Here is a picture of our first date..... he looks comfortable, yes? I think by this point, alcohol had cured him of any nervousness he may have felt.

My sister was also at this wedding and I remember as the night progressed and the cocktails kept flowing, she wanted to dance with him (should have known that wasn't a good idea), and while they were dancing, she asked him what his intentions toward me were. Now, if you know my sister, you know that she was asking just to embarrass him.... and me! And it worked! But he took it in stride, thank goodness.

So yes, I asked him to be my date to a wedding in which he would have to fly halfway across the country, barely knowing the bride and groom (but he actually knew a lot of people at the wedding because we ran somewhat in the same circle of friends, again long story), sitting at the head table with me. Yikes. I actually had to do a couple of shots before I summoned up the nerve to invite him. I was so worried that he would say no. But he said yes, and the rest is history!

I love you, G. Thanks for skipping classes, turning right, plunging into an uncomfortable situation and handling my sister very well! I hope it was worth it to you! :)