Like many couples these days, we met online. In February2016 , after a few weeks of messaging back and forth, we decided to go on our first date. Chinese food is a favorite for both of us, so we decided it was the perfect place to go for a first date. From there we continued to go on dates, meet each other’s friends, and see each other as often as we could. On March 26, 2016 we became official. Since then we have hit some big milestones. We moved in together, got a puppy, moved again, and now we are engaged! We couldn’t be happier to have found each other. We are looking forward to the big day, and seeing what the future holds for us!

Maralee planned a date weekend for us in Indianapolis. We checked into our hotel, got ready for the evening, and headed down town. We had reservations made for 6 at the Eagles Nest, which is a rooftop revolving restaurant with the best view of the city. After we finished our meals we sat at the table for a few minutes talking. Little did I know what was about to happen. Out of the corner of my eye I see the waitress holding a rose inside of a glass dome (Beauty and the Beast style). I looked up and saw our friends Lori and Emily there and all I could say is “Shut up!” Maralee got done on one knee. I looked at the rose and a ring was sitting inside of it. Maralee asked me to marry her!! We are engaged!!