Freshman year, 2009, Ashley & Erik spent the ENTIRE year flirting, hanging out, going on fast food dates (we were 14 & Erik was paying lol😍) that lasted hours, MySpace messaging & texting. Sophomore year, February 3, 2010 at a basketball game Ashley was cheering at, Erik came up to Ashley during a break & made things official. Little did they know, this was the beginning of forever❤️ Fast forward, it’s 2019 christmas morning & the kids are opening presents. Just when everything’s seemingly coming to an end, Erik unexpectedly says “you forgot one” & points to the tree. In the tree is a hidden gift, wrapped in bright red wrapping paper. It’s a picture, with Ariella wearing a shirt saying “Will you..” & Mason wearing a shirt saying “Marry Daddy”. Ashley looked up from reading the picture in awh & Erik was on one knee with a ring. Ashley cried yes as he took off her promise ring from high school & replaced it with an engagement ring. Through all of high school, raising two beautiful wild babies together, maannyy trips, starting businesses & new careers & every moment in between for the last 15 years, they’ve always been best friends by each others side, “until the end of time” as Ashley & Erik always say to each other. They couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their love with their favorite people, closest to their heart ❤️