We met working the summer at The Roundhouse Bar, in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Ashley caught Craig’s eye when she ordered a beer, 1/2 full so she could dance without spilling. They started dating soon after and when Craig built a house on the island, Ashley made it a home. With the home being too quiet, they added two miniature dachshunds to liven things up.

Craig had planned a romantic proposal at the ice ramp on the west shore of the island, our favorite place to watch sunsets. Ashley had let the golf cart run out of gas, making us late to the perfectly timed proposal. When we arrived she exclaimed, “oh, we just missed it!” And turned to see Craig on one knee asking for her hand in marriage, of course she said “yes!”