The Beginnings

Mark and Kim first met at Galyans Sporting Goods (Spring 2005).

Kim's first thoughts: He's cute, but he's not saying anything to me. He probably has a girlfriend.
What Mark was really thinking: Man that girl is CUTE, I can't say anything stupid.

Not too great for a first impression - Luckily they had a second chance.

About 5 Months Later:
Michelle (Mark's cousin/Kim's roommate) invited Mark to go to church with her and here roommates. Let's just say Mark didn't concentrate too much on the speakers. After church everyone seemed to think that Mark and Kim were hitting it off, (which they were) so they all left to take naps. At 10:00 p.m. Mark announced that he had better get going. He didn't want to wear out his welcome (13 hours later). Mark used institute as an excuse to get to know Kim better. After a few institute classes together he built up enough courage to ask her out.

First Date:
For their first date Mark took Kim to Park City to ride the Alpine Slide. On their way to Park City it started raining. Along with the rain came lightening - closing the Alpine Slide. Plans B and C were just as successful. When they went to look through shops they were all closet. When they tried to go to a movie none of them looked good. Despite the failed plans Mark and Kim had a great time together.

Mark went home thinking: I'm going to marry that girl. He told his mom that he was 95% sure that she was the one. . . . Now if he could only convince Kim.

They were married on December 27, 2005.