09/16

How Scott And I Met

Tomorrow is our fifth wedding anniversary. I can’t believe how fast time flies! In those five years, I’ve been blessed more than I could have ever imagined. Scott and I have two beautiful children together–and one on the way.

photo credit: Gia Canali Photography

My road to finding happily ever after wasn’t an easy ride, though. For anyone reading who’s either single (or in a dead-end relationship), I want to assure you–have faith. I know that sounds cliche but I truly believe that.

Before I met Scott, I was freaking out. Even with all my successes, something seemed missing. I just couldn’t shake it. I had spent so much time focusing on my career that I had neglected my personal goals. Until that moment, I had been in a dead-end relationship and I was settling for less, and I knew I had to get it together.

And, that’s when Scott came into my life. We had actually known each other for quite a few years through work. One night, I had run into him and sensed a bit of a sizzle factor. The next day, I got an email from him. He was tall, clever, handsome, and best of all–really funny. I was over being single and over settling for less. Scott and I were both on the same page. I didn’t play any games and neither did he.

The holidays came and went smoothly. We spent more and more time together and began merging family and friends. I loved the simple moments we shared as much as the more glamorous ones, and I started to feel like I was part of a team.

Within about six months of dating, I knew. I was lying in bed one morning and he was out of town for work–and suddenly in one moment I realized this was it. I didn’t want to be with anyone else. I had fallen in love with Scott not only for the man I knew he was, but with the man I knew he would be: a great husband, father, and true partner.

After a year and a half of dating, we got engaged, six months later we married, and the day after that (on our honeymoon) we conceived, Brooks. (Yep..we didn’t waste any time!)

photo credit: Gia Canali Photography

Not to be too dramatic, but where I am in my life is a place I’ve always dreamed about. I feel so blessed to have him as my partner. He’s truly the best!