Friday Faves: FIVE years of loving you

Five years ago today my life changed forever! You know how you dream of finding the perfect fit for you? The person who makes you feel more beautiful than you ever thought possible. The one who believes in you when you can’t believe in yourself? Your one and only, your absolute best friend. Well five years ago, I married that man!

Let me take you back six years to explain the whole story. Six years ago I was approaching my 30th birthday as a single woman. I was in my 6th year of teaching 2nd graders and that role provided great stability in my emotional wellbeing. Yet I still wondered if I would ever find someone who would become my perfect match.

I finished up the school year, single. It was about May when my aunt, who was famous for setting me up, informed me that she’d given my number to another “really great guy.” I didn’t think much of it and continued my summer fun. June 14th I received a voicemail from a Jason Dunnigan asking me out on a date. I called him back, apologized for my pushy aunt and actually gave him the chance to back out. He was committed and asked me out for a date on Saturday, June 18th. With a random series of events and a little manipulation from a matchmaker aunt, we ended up meeting on June 16th.

It was fun, easy and never before had I felt so confident in my own skin. Our first official date was a complete success. We didn’t watch any of the Bee’s game because we were too busy talking. We literally haven’t gone a day since without being together. He makes me the best version of myself.

We both knew early on that we would get married. He was certain it would happen on our third date. I knew a couple of weeks in that it was meant to be. We started planning the wedding and were married four months later. I have never looked back! It was the absolute best decision of my life.

What a difference 5 years can make!

Now, five years later, we have three beautiful children. They bring us the greatest happiness and light up our home. Having a family was a top priority for us and we feel so blessed. We just moved into our first family home and love creating memories here.

If you would have shown me this scene six years ago I wouldn’t believe it. I still can hardly believe it. It is literally a dream come true. So happy anniversary babe! Here’s to FIVE years of loving you!

To read more about our love story check out this post, Best Days Ever. by The Modern Dad.