Although we attended the same schools growing up, we did not actually meet until junior year of high school. We got to know each because we just happened to be in the same physics class. Shortly after, we realized that we also both worked at the same BBQ restaurant. The rest is history!
Jake had been planning to propose for quite some time, but COVID got in the way of his original plans. That certainly didn't stop him! On our 5 year anniversary, Jake was at the fire station so we decided to celebrate a day late. After nearly a month of quarantine, keep in mind it this was in the heart of a pandemic, we both wanted to feel some sort of normalcy. We decided to get dressed up and get food to-go for an at home date night! When we got out of the car, I walked into the sweetest surprise. Jake had set up decorated the gazebo with flowers, candles, and pictures. He took me by the hands and told me "the only things we need for this to be perfect are you and me." We are so excited to celebrate this next chapter of our lives with you. See you in Montgomery!