Congratulations, Helen & Steve!

Earlier last week, I received an exciting phone from my friend Helen, one of my best friends since middle school. She called to tell me that her boyfriend Steve proposed and that they are ENGAGED! Her and her new fiancé Steve have been dating since fall of our sophomore year of college, celebrating more than 2.5 years together. 

The first time I met Steve when Helen and Steve came to visit for Mizzou's Centennial Homecoming in October 2011!

Their engagement means a lot to me because it's one of the first couples that I've gotten to watch grow together. I've had the opportunity to really become acquainted with Steve as a friend and not just "Helen's boyfriend." I know about his classes, his hobbies and activities at school. He has even visited and met most of my friends at Mizzou. I'm not excited that Helen's getting married, I'm excited that Helen and Steve are marrying each other. They are not only a good match as a couple because of their interests, but also their personalities. Besides the lovely little perk of being in the wedding party, I'm sincerely happy that they are happy. 

It's truly amazing to look at two of your friends getting married and know that you have grown up with them. My memories aren't just with them as individuals, but them as a couple. From Steak N Shake nights, to the football game during Mizzou Homecoming, to hanging out at Steve's apartment at Iowa State, to hotel parties in downtown Chicago - there are countless times I've had fun with both of them. And I'll continue to have those times when they are officially together in the future, MARRIED! 

Congratulations to Helen & Steve, and enjoy these photos of some of our good times below! 

Helen, me, Steve and Steve's roommate Colin at Iowa State in September 2012.
Colin and I decided we'd walk down the aisle together at their wedding!

Reuniting at University of Illinois - March 2013

New Year's 2013.
Congratulations!