It's been a whirlwind year for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who started dating in Spring 2012 and welcomed their first child, North West, earlier this month. Since the birth of their daughter, engagement rumors and a lavish Paris wedding have been swirling, and while we wait for the latest update in their relationship, we're taking a look back at Kim and Kanye's ROMANCE.

2007: Kim and Kanye are photographed together at the grand opening of the L.A. fashion boutique Intermix.

2008: Kim and older sister Kourtney publicly cross paths with Kanye again at Flaunt Magazine's 10th anniversary party in L.A.

2009: Kanye West appears on Keri Hilson's song "Knock You Down" with a guest verse that many cite as a direct reference to his infatuation with Kim.

"You was always the cheerleader of my dreams / To seem to only date the head of football teams / And I was the class clown that always kept you laughing / We were never meant to be, baby we just happened."

October 2010

Kanye West met up with Kim Kardashian in NYC while she filmed Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

March 2012: After not being spotted together publicly for a few years, Kimye, as they are frequently called, show up together at Paris Fashion Week.

April 2012

Kanye West released his new track "Theraflu," revealing the lyrics "and I'll admit, I fell in love with Kim, 'round the same time she had fell in love with' him. Well, that's cool, baby girl, do ya thing," in reference to Kim's relationship with Kris Humphries.

The next day, Kim responded during a Today show interview, saying, "Kanye and I have been friends for years, and you never know what the future holds or where my life will take me. I like the song."

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made their bpublic debut as a couple on the streets of NYC after weeks of rumours that they were dating.

May 2012

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian couldn't contain their love or their smiles at a Lakers game in LA.

July 2012

Things got more serious as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian escaped to Mexico for a vacation with pal Joe Francis.

September 2012

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made the rounds during Paris Fashion Week.

December 30, 2012: Kim announces on her blog that she's pregnant:

"It's true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby. We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us. Looking forward to great new beginnings in 2013 and to starting a family. Happy New Year!!! Xo"

December 2012: That night, Kanye confirms it during a concert in Atlantic City, calling Kim his "baby mama."

February 2013

Kim Kardashian posed for DuJour magazine's Spring 2013 issue and revealed how dating Kanye West has changed her: "My boyfriend has taught me a lot about privacy. I'm ready to be a little less open about some things, like my relationships. I'm realizing everyone doesn't need to know everything. I'm shifting my priorities."

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West shared a rare glimpse at their relationship in a steamy cover shot for L'Officiel Hommes.

March 2013

Kim Kardashian showed off her growing bump at the premiere of Temptation in Atlanta.

April 2013

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West stepped out in NYC as news that Kim and Kris Humphries had reached a divorce settlement came out.

May 2013

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian reportedly went house hunting as they prepped for the arrival of their first child. The couple remained quiet on the gender of their baby, though it was all but confirmed they'd be having a girl when pink baby-shower invitations featuring a ballerina were sent out.

Kanye West had pregnant Kim Kardashian as his date at the Met Gala.

June 2013

Kim Kardashian was surrounded by friends and family, including Kanye West, at her Beverly Hills baby shower.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their daughter! The baby girl was born a few weeks ahead of her anticipated due date but was reportedly healthy. It wasn't until almost a full week after her birth that the little girl's name was revealed as North "Nori" West when her birth certificate became public record.

Rumors swirled that Kanye West had proposed toKim Kardashian following the birth of their daughter. People denied the reports but added that marriage is definitely in their future.

Kanye West told W Magazine the reason that he appeared on Keeping Up With the Kardashians: "Oh, that's just all for love. It's simply that. At a certain point, or always, love is more important than any branding, or any set of cool people, or attempting to impress anyone. Because true love is just the way you feel. Thoughts and feelings can disagree sometimes.

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