Ariana and Johnny • Engagement

 Nothing makes time seem fleeting than when a child you've watched grow up asks you to take their *engagement* pictures!! Holy moly! 

 Ariana is the daughter of Riley's Pre-K teacher. I remember her being in the classroom helping her mom when she had the day off of school. I watched as she went to high school...took her Senior Pictures the year she graduated. Cheered for her as she went through college to become a teacher herself. Celebrated her graduation with a drive-by parade (because, 2020). Learning that she had gotten a job as a Kindergarten teacher, then a job in a local School District. I remember when she started dating Johnny, and the conversations had with her mom about him. I don't know if *he* remembers it, but I still remember the first time I met Johnny, too! Nothing like being introduced to the crazy friends of your girlfriends mom bright and early on a weekend when they're laughing and talking while getting ready to go to a Book Festival in NJ! I also remember when her mom texted me to say that they were all "hiding" at Longwood Gardens waiting for Johnny to propose. 

 These 2 are just the sweetest. It's obvious how much he adores her, and she him! I am looking forward to watching as they grow together in their lives--their wedding, their first house, their children. All of it! Even their struggles, which will make their triumphs seem even better. Remember, you two, that marriage is going to be full of ups and downs, and crazy adventures that you didn't expect...but you GET to do the journey together. And there is nothing better than doing life with the one you care about more than anything.