Our story

I love the blog challenges that Emily gives. It's so fun to see so many people take the challenge as well.

Travis and mine story isn't that unique. The first time we met was January 2002. We lived in the same apartment complex at BYU. He served his mission in Wisconsin and I had a roommate from there so they instantly became friends. We were just acquaintances. I left for the summer and when I came back in August 2002 we became better friends. He kept hanging out at our apartment and we became better friends but only friends. Actually, my roommate from Wisconsin had a crush on him. It was in November 2002 that we went on our first date. I went thinking it was just platonic. But he gave the impression during the date that he felt otherwise. I actually was a little freaked. I liked Travis and all but I thought he was too happy and upbeat. Everyone in our ward (church) called him smiles because he was so happy, generous, and smiled all the time. I thought that was a little weird, especially since I'm somewhat of a pessimist. :-( Also, Travis seemed too straight by the book, esp. in church to me; "Peter Priesthood". (I've since learned that that is not the case, although he is very faithful to which I am grateful for.)

Anyways, my roommate (the one who had a crush on him) convinced me to give him a chance. So in December 2002 we decided to give it a try. In March 2003 we said the "L" word and in April were talking about marriage. We got "officially" engaged in May and married in August 2003.

The proposal was the sweetest thing. We drove down to Texas in May 03 so he could meet my parents, ask them for permission, and "officially" propose to me. So while in Dallas we decided to go to the temple and then have a picnic. I was convinced that he was going to propose then.
When we got to the park, we ate and just hung out. I thought for sure he'd ask already but he didn't so I suggested we go. He said hold on and close my eyes. He took out his laptop from the cooler. Below is the show. What is so great is that it's so personal. We had great water fights and pranks between our apartments. He included a purple rose, b/c he knew I like them instead of red. He put how we would study together and he'd usually wind up falling asleep. Just little touches that showed effort on his part. Just so you know, the picture of the newspaper in the living room is what two roommates and I did to his apartment. Is that not awesome or what!!

Anyways, after the video, he got on his knees and said "Crystal Lynn Murdock, will you marry me?" Then we danced to our two favorite songs. Then he pulled out a dozen lavender roses for me. When we got to my house, I headed upstairs to put something in my room and when I opened my door there was about 2 dozen pink and white balloons in my room. ON my desk was a dozen different color roses and a sign that says "Crystal Lynn Hill, I love you." How sweet is he!!!

Turn up the volume!! Notice the 2nd to last slide where it talks about our future family. Read the yellow writing on the picture. :-)