Michael and I were high school sweethearts. If you don't already know the story of how we met, it was a ball. In 8th grade, Michael the athlete hurdled a basketball across our school gym. Thinking he would make it in the net, he hit me with the ball instead. An apology and a few years later, Michael and I made things official on July 6, 2014!

In 2020, Michael and I went with our friends to Panama City Beach. On the last night, we trekked down to the beach to take some group photos with my camera and tripod. We had taken what I thought was the final photo when Michael suggested "just one more" so I could make sure I had enough. I clicked the button on the camera, ran back to the group, and everyone took a step back from me. I turn around and there he was down on one knee!