We first met in November 2012 leading up to the 500th Night Military Ball at the United States Military Academy. We were introduced by mutual friends, Marissa and Sam Strader, and we've been together ever since. After living long distance, cross country, and then cross-Pacific, we finally lived in the same state together in Hawaii beginning in 2016. We love our island home and our life together.

In January 2018, Austin surprised me on a typical weekend hike when he got down on one knee at one of the most beautiful spots on the island. We are so happy, and we can't wait to celebrate our wedding with all our loved ones!