We met at a small gathering of a mutual friend. Ironically, neither one of us really wanted to go out and socialize that night but we were both encouraged to relax and have some fun. That night we shared jokes and elbow nudges with no intentions on growing into anything more than new friends; let's not downplay the interest one of us had for the other! Little did we know, we'd start our lifelong journey together on a random night chilling and laughing with friends.

Marcus can't keep a secret from me, but this one he held TIGHT. We could not have imagine our proposal happening any other way. All of our closest friends and family really outdid themselves, masking it as a birthday party! That day I was grouchy, irritable and felt like I was really being tested. All to find out my knight in shining armor had planned such a magical afternoon/evening expressing the love and thankfulness he has for me. In front of everyone Marcus not only told me, but the entire crew standing behind me that he wanted to spend the rest of our lives TOGETHER! If you know me, which you all do, you know how much family means to me. To have their support on such a huge day for us did not go unnoticed. We love you all!