I was looking at old pictures today (specifically EFY 2002-- and all I have to say about that is "MY HAIR!! Someone should have helped me with my hair!" Holy embarrassing...) Anyway, this picture was tucked in that album for some reason and I thought it was too awesome not to share. This is the first time I saw Devin post-mission. For those who don't know our love story (I am pretty sure I have told it time and time again here on the blog), we met the summer before his mission to Portugal and became good friends before he left, but didn't date at all (though someone (ME), dropped a lot of hints that I wouldn't have minded...). We wrote consistently throughout his mission (but not obsessively I would say-- like once a month or every two months).
Anyway, once he came home, I knew he was home because he had written me telling me exactly when he was coming in, etc. I waited a few days and hadn't heard from him, so I begged one of my roommates to call him for me (Stef?) (Isn't that what roommates are for?) So, she did, and then I mustered up enough courage to talk to him on the phone as well. He invited me down to his homecoming where he would be speaking in his ward about his mission experiences. I of course had to drag my roommates along (as I did when we went to his farewell) because I couldn't handle the pressure of going alone. I knew I was into him and I didn't want to make a total fool of myself..so Camille and Stef were kind enough to accompany me.
Here we are in Devin's parent's backyard after the church meeting ended. Isn't this the most awkward!? I am clearly leaning toward him as if to say, "here, put your arm around me!" while he has dutifully shoved his hands into his pockets to avoid any such move. Lovely. And naturally, the picture would not be complete without my ever-faithful roomies being a part of it.
Don't be too alarmed though-- the love was to be reciprocated. He did marry me, afterall.
P.S. Happy birthday to my amazing mother-in-law-- the woman I have to thank for giving birth to and raising such a stellar son.
2 comments:
Oh Kimmie, I love it! So much anxiety for that little adventure- and I remember how AWK that photo was!! I'm pretty sure we analyzed the whole experience for weeks! :) Good times!!
so cute! I don't remember the EFY pictures but you look really cute in this one!! And if you don't look too closely it almost looks like you and devin are holding hands behind your back.So glad that you got together!SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!SO EXCITED!!
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