On this day....

On this day, eleven years ago, Joey and I met for our first blind date! I told him today that it was my most awkward and wonderful first date! I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was wearing a red shirt, jean skirt, and bedazzled flip flops. Joey was wearing a red/white plaid shirt and jeans. We survived an awkward car ride and dinner. After the bill was paid I reached down to get my purse and when I came back up he was gone. I looked around and saw him going out the door. I ran to catch up to him and said "Is the date going that bad?" This was the turning point. He knew that I was witty and sarcastic which I came to find out, so was he. We decided to go to Borders to look around at books and music. We had fun looking around and bantering back and forth. He bought me a James Taylor cd and bought Travis for himself. We talked about all of our similar interests. We had a good time. He then took me home. He sat in the car and did not walk me up! Great manners bud! I remember after the shock of the "no escort to the door" wore off, I told my roommate that we would probably not date but we would be great friends. Little did I know that this was so true. We are much more than great friends, he is my best friend forever. So grateful for the last eleven years that have brought about five kids and tons of memories. Still so in love!!