Back in 2019 I was finishing my Bachelor's degree for teaching and working at the Brocton Fitness Center. Anthony had moved to my small town for work and decided to join the gym. I helped get him signed up for a membership and saw him often! After he came in several times to workout and do swim workouts, he asked me out! He was meant to move to Brocton to find me!
Anthony had originally planned to propose on our cruise in February. But...he couldn't wait that long once he had the ring! Anthony picked up the ring on December 23rd and that same day we were going to my parents house for the holiday weekend. That's when he asked my parents for their blessing and asked my sister to take pictures. Anthony took me to Point Gratiot where we used to look for sea glass when we first started dating. He convinced me to go with him that morning by saying he wanted to go for a walk and start working out more. I said "On Christmas Eve??" but agreed anyways. I was completely surprised because I thought he was going to propose on the cruise and I didn't know he had gotten the ring. And yes, it was cold on the beach in December but it was special and we were able to celebrate with our families at the holiday parties!!