Today is arguably Sam and my anniversary. The summer of 2013 I had just returned from studying abroad in Europe and decided to call up our mutual friend, Chris, to see if he wanted to get a creeme. Chris complied, but asked to bring a friend along - Sam. That night I talked to Chris, and Sam talked to my friend. Sam was just barely on my radar at this point; I thought he was interested in my friend. The following weekend was the Champlain Valley Fair and there would be a country concert with Justin Moore and Josh Turner. Josh Turner is one of my favorite country artists, so of course I couldn’t stay away. August 21, 2013 I climbed in the middle of Sam’s Chevy excited for the show. We sang along, slow danced in the isles, and enjoyed each other’s company all night. After the show we walked around the fair for a bit. Sam and Chris rode the bull, obviously showing off, followed by going on some of the rides. It wasn’t until Sam put his arm around me on the roller coaster that I realized the chemistry that was forming between us, talk about slow on the uptake. We screamed and laughed together as we went back and forth on the roller coaster until completely inverting. At this moment I started falling for Sam. On the car ride home I got butterflies every time Sam’s leg or arm brushed against me, hoping he would casually put his arm around me once more. I couldn’t wait until the next time we would hang out.
We casually started hanging out after the fair. He helped me move into my new apartment and bought me camping chairs as a move in gift. Afterwards I tried to buy him lunch to thank him for helping me, but he insisted on paying anyway, always a gentleman. We hung out the whole day and made dinner together that night. I couldn’t get enough time with him and I was falling for him hard and fast.
A few weeks later Sam took me home to meet his grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins. I later learned he was waiting for his family’s approval before moving forward with our relationship. As Sam was explaining this to me he outlined the conversation he had with his grandma, Betty. Sam asked Betty what the family thought of me. She responded by stating the last time Sam brought a girl home they ended up dating for a long time and that he hasn’t brought anyone home since. Sam confirmed this, explaining that he was serious about being with me. Betty continued by asking if Sam loved me which Sam also confirmed. As Sam explained this conversation my heart began to soar. I was beyond ecstatic and I knew I had finally found a good, family centered, well rounded man that would treat me right.
So whether our anniversary is August 21st when we went to the Champlain Valley Fair, September 1st when Sam helped me move in, September 30th when I met his family, October 1st when Sam’s family voted me “best girl [Sam has] brought home,” or October 4th when I told my mom I officially have a boyfriend, I’m just overjoyed that I’ve found the man of my dreams.
Happy Anniversary Sam! To many more wonderful years together!
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