We met our freshman year at Baylor when we sat with mutual friends at the same study table. Our paths wouldn't cross again until the end of sophomore year. Casual catch-ups in the business school led to summer camp care packages, and by the time we were starting our junior year of college, we had become close friends and confidants. Through our weekly H-E-B shopping trips together, we learned about each other's backgrounds, families, and friends. We also learned a lot about what the other was looking for in a future spouse (nothing like giving relationship advice to your crush)! After a Tri Delta event in October of 2018, Jonny made his move and asked Abbie on their first official date!

After getting the permission of Abbie's parents to propose, I waited until the time was right to buy the ring and pop the question. In June of 2021, I began scheming with our moms and two of Abbie's closest friends to create the perfect setup without Abbie catching wind of the plan. At the beginning of a vacation with friends in Seaside, Abbie and I began a walk down to the beach to what she believed was a casual date night. When we got to the beach, a blanket was waiting for us with flowers, pictures of us, and champagne. I led her over, got down on one knee, and asked her to marry me! After she said yes, our families walked out from their hiding spot to add to the surprise. Being surrounded by so many of our favorite people was the perfect way to celebrate our engagement!