During Bailey's first week of grad school,, Angela convinced Bailey to take tequila shots with her at Chris's birthday party. Bailey hates tequila. They didn't cross paths again until Summer 2018.

Our first "date" involved a lot of yellow perch (Perca flavescens). Bailey needed help collecting fish for a research project and Angela decided to give him a hand. Bailey was severely out-fished on that snowy September day. While he didn't catch many fish, he did catch feelings.

Angela asked Bailey to join her on a double-date to Copper Harbor, MI with Claire and Mike. We spent the day enjoying the fall colors on Brockway mountain and the waves of Lake Superior.

One evening Bailey asked me to go watch the sunset with him at Brockway Mountain. Just as the sun set he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! I said yes and we were engaged! We are so excited to celebrate the next step with you! See you in Northfield, MN!