It all started when Andrew noticed Jordan's boots... Andrew and Jordan met at Affton High School. Andrew was a senior and Jordan was a sophomore. Andrew first noticed Jordan standing outside her locker wearing a black walking boot on one foot and a pink floral rain boot on the other and he obnoxiously made the comment, "nice boots." Shortly after, Andrew went to a DECA meeting and noticed Jordan was in there too so he of course went and sat by her. He didn't pay any attention to the meeting (sorry Hildebrand!)... but he continued to make witty comments and jokes that probably didn't even make her crack a smile. Andrew will say she did but Jordan will deny it. Andrew eventually built up the courage and asked her out on a couple dates: Target, froYo, and a Blues game. Does it get any better than that? Those were the dream, basic dates before they were even basic!

It wasn't the plan, but it was perfect. Andrew had been planning this day for months (okay years if we are being honest lol). The Friday of the week before he was planning to pop the question, Andrew checked the weather. After seeing rain in the forecast for the big day, he decided to change his entire plan and propose on Sunday (only two days away!!!). The original plan was a "family" (aka engagement) photo shoot with Katie, Ian, and Liam. The new plan involved one of our favorite pastimes, a hike! Andrew was so nervous that he cancelled the plans they had the night before. He couldn't stop thinking how, when, and where he was going to do it. It ended up being the perfect proposal and Andrew even surprised Jordan with an engagement party with all of their friends and family on the original engagement day.