More details to follow soon - we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Tim swiped right in October and Sarah... didn't open her Hinge app until December. Thankfully, Tim's profile popped right up and the two matched. The couple chatted a bit and decided to, in Tim's words, see if there was a "spark to the ole battery" and that he was free specifically on Friday and Sunday evenings only. They met on December 21, which was the same evening Tim was attending the annual Heuer Christmas outing, but told the family he had to leave early for a "work function." That function, however, was meeting Sarah at Big Mini Putt in Wicker Park before she headed to Washington for the holidays. And no, Tim didn't let on that he was on the golf team in high school and is an avid golfer.... but he went easy on Sarah and they had a great night. The family has also since forgiven him for lying about his work function ;)
Tim told Sarah he'd bought concert tickets that Friday at the United Center and that they had to leave promptly at 5 p.m. That evening, Sarah had a long day at work and didn't clock out until 4:48 p.m. She quickly got ready and grabbed the new ear protection plugs she'd purchased on Amazon for the concert. The two headed out and Tim started driving in the wrong direction, but Sarah didn't question it because this is normal for Tim. He then said, while operating a motor vehicle, "I feel dizzy," which again, Sarah didn't question because this happens often. He pulled over in the forest preserve near their house and said he needed some fresh air. Sarah said that's a good idea and that she'd stay in the car to continue reading the instructions on how to properly use her ear plugs for the concert. After being coerced to exit the vehicle in case Tim "passed out," the two went for a walk down the Salt Creek Trail. Tim mentioned a photographer in the distance "taking photos of nature" (see one of those beautiful photos below - a heartfelt thank you to Sasha for capturing our special moment!) and Sarah said "Yes, Tim, she's probably out taking photos since we are in a forest preserve......" because she still had no idea what was happening. The couple stepped off the trail to wander toward Salt Creek, and Tim got down on one knee. Sarah finally figured out what was happening, and the two decided to spend the rest of their lives together in the most perfect proposal anyone could have planned!