Meeting At Camp 🌸
This of course has to be my first memory haha, meeting at Camp Daniel was absolutely amazing. I dont think I could have asked for a better place to meet. It was only just a a week or two into the internship and we were already talking. At camp we were able to see a very specific side of each other that most couples dont get to see for months or even years, through all of our ups and downs I still knew that I loved you. I know I said I loved you for the first time on our way to your cottage after camp but I knew I loved you sometime around week 2 or week 3. It was something I had never felt before, knowing I loved someone that quick into meeting them. It was almost like right away I knew it was gonna be you. Your smile lit up camp and motivated peoples emotions. Volunteer and campers alike, you were a light of God at camp that made me fall in love with you more and more everyday. We went through a lot at camp and I can confidently say that it made us stronger in relationship than ive ever felt with anyone else in that time span. I love you lauren 💖
Our first "date" to Green bay ☀️
While the idea of going to Green Bay sounded awful because I knew I would have to see the packers stadium I still couldn't help but go because it meant spending time with you. It also meant seeing your mom and family again which was something I always look forward to. Its funny because this is considered our first "date" but the conversations we had on the way there and back were deeper than ive ever had with some of my closest friends. We were so comfortable talking about our future like how a family would look for us or what we wanted out of life. Everything felt so natural and talking to you about anything was so easy. At this point I definitely knew that I loved you. One of the things we did was go to urgent care because you forced me to haha but I am very glad you made me go. My lungs were not doing well and I am so glad we went and got something to fix that. That day seemed to just fly by and every hour felt like a minute. When we got back that night I remember us going to watch a movie in the Chicagami house and that night is engrained into my brain. I was at complete and utter peace for the first time in a very long time. That nap was amazing. That night was also the first time I kissed you. That moment will be something I remember forever. I remember that I actually missed the first time haha. I was honestly way to nervous to do that for the first time but Im glad I did.
Dave's Falls (Almost Laurens Falls)
I dont really think I have to say much for this other than "waterfall". I still think its funny how you fell down a literal waterfall and Jeb and I just thought it was chill. I almost followed you too which is the craziest part. I still feel bad That your leg got bruised that bad and how it affected week 2 but it is still kinda funny to me.
Your Cottage
Going to your cottage after camp was the best thing we could have ever done. It was also the perfect place to go. I am so grateful that you took me there and let me experience a place that you love so much. I absolutely loved going and staying at your cottage. It is a beautiful place and it has so many amazing things to do. I am so so so happy that I was able to meet your grandparents and share some quality time with them and you for a little bit. Those few days that we got together were some of the best days ive had in a long time. Going to bed each night next to you and then waking up next to you each morning was nothing short of complete peace and happiness. Theres no feeling like waking up next to the person you love. Everything we did was so so so fun. I loved going on the morning kayak trip with you, that was so fun and so beautiful, the lake was beautiful too. Riding the ATV everywhere and visiting that super clear and super deep lake was incredible. The fact that you not only went fishing with me once, but twice and for a long time was so meaningful to me. I know it sounds silly but its something that I really appreciate and something I really love that you want to do with me. I think overall one of the most memorable times at your cottage was the first night as we got there and you said the famous quote "Guess What??? I Love you!". I will never forget that. In that moment I was so so so happy.
My House
When you came to my house it felt like it had been the 10th time it happened. As soon as you walked in the door it felt so normal. The way you get along with my entire family was just so impactful to see. You were able to live with us like it was completely normal. I was able to show you around my childhood and what I do around home. It was something I had never really done before but it was so fun. Whether it was going on walks or hikes with Louie, or going all the way to St. Cloud to cliff jump, it was all so fun. I loved having you stay with us and It was honestly awful when you left. My favorite thing we did was our "Savers" dinner. When we got dressed up and in character I had to much fun. I dont know a single other person who would do that with me and it makes me so happy that we did that. That is something we will tell our kids about some day haha. Everything about that visit was just amazing. Being able to go to my room in the morning and lay together for a little bit was so peaceful. Even though we didnt get to actually fall asleep together and wake up together it still felt like it. I love that you were able to come here.
Our 2 Day Visit
Even though it was only two and half days or whatever it was, It was still so so so great that we got to see each other. The distance is so hard. I knew it was gonna be hard but you cant completely imagine the feeling until your in the middle of it. Its kinda funny that we folded that quick but at the same time its because we love each other so much. That visit was short but very helpful. I missed you so much it was insane at that point. As Im writing this I miss you so much too but its only a little bit until we get to see each other now. This visit was filled with so many great things I was able to see some of your childhood and do things you love to do in Green Bay. Meeting Jenny and the kids you watched over past summers was amazing too! I love meeting the people in your life and your family ! Just being with you over this short visit was such a relief and helped us so much. The distance is so difficult but you make it so worth it.
Fourth of July
The night of the fourth was one of my favorite nights in a while. I was exhausted, physically tired, dehydrated, and sun burnt but that night was something so special. Being able to go off with you and sell those stupid light up toys is something I will never forget. I will never forget the feeling I had that night either. That night made me fall so far into love with you. I dont know what it was but I was just so happy. Im still am so happy because of you but that night was the first time I was that happy in a long time. We also did a killer job and sold out all of the toys. I was so proud of us that night and how well we worked together. Everything about it was so fun. Ive had a lot of good fourth of July's but that one was by far my favorite. I cant wait to have more with you.