Saturday, August 20, 2011

        
           James and Tiffany met on a blind date!  Yes, blind dates can work!  But it always involves one party being tricked.  This story starts when Tiffany got her hair styled at a local salon.  As it turns out, her hair stylist Mari, was dating James' brother Mike Warren.   As Mari styled Tiffany's hair, men became the topic of discussion.  Mari talked about her boyfriend Mike and their relationship.  Of course, she showed Tiffany a photo of him.  For those who don't know Mike, let it be known he is sometimes mistaken as an Abercrombie model.  Yes, he is very good looking.  For some reason Mari brought up the fact that Mike had a brother Tiffany's age and that he was also scared of commitment!  Most likely, Mari felt bad for James being all alone in the world and suggested that Tiffany go out with him.  
 Tiffany reluctantly agreed to go out with him only because Mike was so good looking and Mari made up a lot of lies about how fun and charming James was!  Little did Tiffany know that James and Mike are brothers through marriage.  Unfortunately for all parties involved, James does not share Mike's finely structured DNA.  Long story short, James looks nothing like an Abercrombie model!  Mari then proceeded to tell James about the hot fun blonde that she had in her salon.  She convinced James to call her and gave him her number.  Little did Mari know but James had been around the block a few times and had been repeatedly burned by getting set up with the “hot fun girl”!  Everyone knows that people inherently set up people they feel bad for.  James had been set up with a lot of girls in the past who people said were hot and fun and as it turned out were neither.  So James never called.  A week later when Tiffany ran into Mari at the Olive Garden, Mari found out that James still hadn't called.  After a severe rebuke from Mari, James was convinced to make the call.  James called Tiffany on his way to Provo to see if she wanted to go rock climbing.  She had just gotten home from running and with pasta on the stove she decided to go.  Initially disappointed by the man that looked nothing like his Abercrombie brother, Tiffany had a ton of fun climbing and found personality to be the more important attribute in a man.  James turned on what charm he could muster and somehow tricked Tiffany into liking him.  Tiffany as it turns out was hotter than any girl James had been set up with and despite never climbing before was a natural.  James found out that Tiffany was a teacher and so he decided to keep her up way past her bed time.  Tiffany paid him back with a goodnight kiss!  James texted Tiffany the NEXT day to invite her on a double date to have dinner.  The rest is history!  :) 
Over the last 3 ½ years, yes 3 ½ years, they have enjoyed getting to know each other. James is more perfect for Tiffany than Tiffany is for James.  James is so kind, thoughtful, respectful, and ALWAYS places the needs of Tiffany before his own.  James has been so good for Tiffany and has introduced her to so many new things!  Their favorite activity to do together is to go rock climbing.  Tiffany was very timid for the first few years…especially to fall from such distances.  With James’ persistence…she is getting better with falling.  They go rock climbing at least three times a week.  They also enjoy snowmobiling, wake boarding, hiking, camping, and traveling to new and exciting places!  James keeps Tiffany laughing and on the go!  Their dating life has never been dull and the time has gone by so fast!  
                Currently, James and Tiffany are planning on living in Utah.  She will continue to teach 3rd grade and run Little Bella Boutique.  James is going to continue to work in California in the summer and plan adventurous things in the winter for him and Tiffany.
                They are so excited for their upcoming event!  They hope that everyone will be able to come and celebrate this event with friends and family!  Please visit their blog often for updates in their life!

Love,
James and Tiffany

2 comments:

  1. Love this story! So happy for you two. Best wishes!

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  2. James & Tiffany,

    I am very happy for both of you and was sad that I couldn't make it to your reception. James is a good guy. I think you really know what people are like growing up with them. I haven't known James well for a long time, but he was a great kid. Tiffany will not be disappointed. way to go James.

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