We met at a classmate's party and did not think much of it. A few years later we bumped into each other again and spent all night talking. That is pretty much when we thought, "Okay, this could be something."
On Christmas Eve, we went for a hike with Bridget's parents and siblings by Stowe Mountain. Stowe means a lot to Bridget's family as it's where Jim and Karen got engaged 32 years ago. Little did Bridget know, Ben had talked with the whole family about his plan to propose at the end of the hike (Patrick even carried a backpack full of champagne and glasses)! As we were hiking, Bridget and Ben were walking when Ben stopped and called back to Bridget, and when she turned around, Ben was down on one knee. Bridget starting crying and of course, said "YES!" We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter of our lives with you. See you in Jackson!