We grew-up just a few houses away from each other in the same neighborhood yet, we didn’t meet for the first time until a warm summer night in June of 2003. From the moment we met there was an instant connection. We had our first date on June 15, 2003. From that day life got a lot sweeter. We’ve had many milestones over the past four years. We have frequented Disneyland, visited Hawaii, graduated college, started our careers, became parents to our dog-son Copenhagen, and bought our first home. On May 26, 2007 at Elk Grove Park, Thomas got on one knee and told Melissa, he wanted to spend everyday of the rest of his life as her husband. On May 24th, 2008 Thomas and Melissa’s love will be realized and they will no longer be two people. They will be united as one.

Our Wedding took place at Arden Hills Country Club, 5:00pm, on May 24, 2008.

Groomsmen were: Jason Rucker (best man), Kevin Patty, Tim Reed, Kevin Goree, Brett Uecker, and Johnny Barkley.

Bridesmaids were: Gill Patty (matron of honor), Jessica Barkley, Courtney Shelton, Sam Anderson, Stephanie Uecker, and Priscilla Rodgers.

Flower girls were: Abbigail Cowee, and Lilly Reed.

Ring bearer was Ryan Willis.

Thank you to everyone. We appreciate all of the love and support we have received from all of you and are so happy that you all were a part of our special day.