Lexi graduated from Radiation therapy school in 2020 right after the pandemic had begun. Her parents were going to take her on a trip to Greece as a graduation gift, but the pandemic stopped international travel and the trip was canceled. Still wanting to celebrate Lexi's graduation, we all planned a trip to the Florida keys. Chris' mom and sister were living in Vero Beach at the time so they met us down there to celebrate. We got to our rental in Marathon Florida on a Friday afternoon in June. At this point, we had planned "family pictures" that upcoming Sunday afternoon which also happened to be Father's Day. Lexi had a few suspicions as to what was to come that weekend, but quickly talked herself out of it. Sunday afternoon came around and we all drove to Sombrero Beach for sunset pictures. We were late and running out of time as the sun was quickly setting and the beach was about to close. Not wanting to make it too obvious, Chris his mom and his sister took a photo first. Then, everyone said Lexi you and Chris can go next. So I walked up and we took a few pictures together. Then Chris turned and walked over to the sand and picked up a "random" seashell. He got down on one knee and talked about our love and future together and popped the question! Tears rolling down Lexi's face and the beautiful sunset setting behind them Lexi said YES! We celebrated as a family and popped some champagne!