And the Dating began....

When Alex was here in McMinnville for the first time, we had fun going to the cheesecake factory and sharing a piece of cheesecake.. We couldn't decide what kind we wanted so we (I) wrote them down on three pieces of little papers and the winner was... DRUM ROLL PLEASE..... Raspberry Chocolate Truffle.. mmmm it was divine!! After that we went shopping at the Washington Square Mall:)  A total way to win my heart haha...we also walked around the Portland temple, He had never been ( I think) he might have to correct that. We also went to the bookstore. I felt really bad, because I had so much going on that weekend that we were running around with our heads cut off.. I learned that he could keep up though so that was great.On Saturday morning for Dad's birthday we went to the casino with all of the family and then headed to the coast and did more shopping at the outlet mall. We had so much fun. Then we rushed back so that I could prepare for a baptism that night that I had to speak at. I felt so bad that weekend was so crazy but he was so supportive and encouraged me through everything. Then the next day in church we went to two wards that Sunday. I was asked to speak in my old home ward and then had to give a lesson in my own ward. It totally felt like being on a mission all over again. He said the sweetest things to me after each thing. I really appreciated that and loved looking out to him while sharing my heart on what the Gospel means to me. I am so thankful that this will how our life will continue to be by being willing to serve and help out wherever we can. I am so thankful that we will always be there supporting each other in all of our church callings and helping one another out by serving others. He kept grabbing all of my bags, my books, making sure to walk on the right side of me so I could hold my dress so it wouldn't fly open in the wind. Holding something over my head so that my hair wouldn't get ruined in the rain, and holding my hand giving me all the assurance that he knew I would do great. All of those little things that make the big moments that I will always remember and cherish matter. I know that in the moment I may not have shown complete appreciation or gave my thanks.. I just want my sweetheart to know that I APPRECIATE all the little things that you do for me.. They are what matter to me and make me so excited to marry my best FRIEND. I love you Alex!!!