Ryan and Abbi’s story began in high school pre-algebra class. To this day, they still debate who copied off whom—Ryan insists it was Abbi, but she swears it was the other way around. Not long after meeting, Ryan asked Abbi to be his girlfriend, and that simple “yes” marked the start of an eleven-year journey filled with love, laughter, and growth. As life took them in different directions, their commitment never wavered. While Ryan stayed in their hometown of Midwest City, Oklahoma for work and school, Abbi left to play college softball out of state. For five years, they managed a long-distance relationship—trading off road trips, weekend visits, and even sharing Abbi’s tiny dorm room just to be together. After graduation, Abbi moved back home, and they were finally together again full-time. Shortly after Abbi started physical therapy school, they added a new member to their little family—their dog, Loki—who quickly became their pride and joy. Through it all, Ryan remained Abbi’s biggest supporter, cheering her on through every late-night study session and reminding her to take care of herself along the way. In December 2024, on the day of Abbi’s physical therapy school graduation photos, Ryan planned an unforgettable surprise. After years of playful jokes and subtle hints, he got down on one knee and asked the most important question of their ten years together: “Will you marry me?” It was the perfect ending to one chapter and the beginning of another. After growing together through every stage of life—from high school sweethearts to college and beyond—Ryan and Abbi are ready to start their greatest adventure yet: forever.