Both Stevie and I grew up in Pleasanton, California and went to Amador Valley High School, but graduated different years. We shared lots of mutual friends and all throughout the years, both attending the same social gatherings even had some of the same group of friends, but somehow never crossed paths. Fast forward to 2019, when I was working at a tech company in San Francisco we met through a mutual friend. Going into the date we didn't expect anything to happen since Stevie was moving to Chicago in 3 short weeks. I think it was safe to say, all of that went out the window by the end of our 3 day long first date. After 8 months of long distance between San Francisco and Chicago, Stevie moved back to California where we would move into our first home together with our dog, Calvin, to start the next chapter of our lives. Between weekends at the lake, surrounding ourselves with friends and family, things were always easy and fun together.

On a weekend getaway trip to Mendocino, our first stop was Pacific Star Winery up in Fort Brag. After a long car drive, a bottle of wine was much needed. As we were looking out into the ocean over the bluffs, I realized Stevie drank two *heavy* pours of red wine quickly and I knew something going on. He asked to go for a walk along the property and finally got down on one knee. I was so happy and overwhelmed with emotions that I still don't think I actually ever got the word 'yes' out! We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you as the Patmont's. See you in Winters!