Now, I can barely remember much from that long ago - especially since digital cameras weren't popular yet, and 'camera phones' were definitely not yet in the hands of us teens!! Photos help preserve memories - my brain however, cannot. That's a huge reason why I blog and now take tons of pictures to document our lives & memories.
Back to my story... one that I definitely remember well - I was sidetracked. Pretty much twitterpated with one look (look it up) ;-)
It was a boy. A super CUTE boy.
Jimmy was his name.
Total jaw dropping moment, which my friend's BF witnessed. I mumbled, "who. is. THAT?!"...to which the friend's BF replied "who, him... Jimmy Mejia?" --- sure, yes - "introduce us!"
That weekend we had our first date... I remember how giddy I was beforehand, telling my mom how cute he was. Literally from that moment on I was hooked.
...3 years later - we moved in together...still so young...total puppy love. Jimmy now goes by James.
...5 years after that - engaged (finally!!)
...1 year after that - married
...1 year after that (exactly) - pregnant
...9 months after that - our sweet Kapri was born & flipped our lives in the best way possible.
And now... 15 years later - we still celebrate our first date....and I love him more than ever!
We used to go to the same local restaurant were we had that first date... but sadly, it's gone wayyy downhill. So this year we changed it up & celebrated alone {left kiddo with GramMo} at a restaurant called Seasons 52 (check out my full review on Yelp). They sat us along with complimentary champagne & a Happy Anniversary card, handwritten by the staff - so sweet!
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| love how he addressed my card! he wrote me THE sweetest poem...I cried - love him! |
For dessert, they had itty bitty"mini-indulgences" - which were perfect...Red velvet for me please!!
Happy 15 my love...cheers to another 15 & another 15 & more! xoxoxoxxx
So cute! I remember when you first started dating ;-) I didn't know you, but Jimmy had been my buddy since elementary school. I am so happy to have BOTH of you in my life! Love you both individually and together as an amazing couple xo Congrats to you both on your awesome love, friendship and family!! <3 Christina
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comment Christina!
DeleteI remember that EXACT day, too. At LCC, where it all began. I admire the passion and appreciation you two have for one another...true love at its best! Congrats, Calista and James!!!
ReplyDeletehahaha do you?! So crazy to actually sit back & think about how long ago that really was... thanks girl!
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