We're getting married!

As many NYC stories begin, ours began with Blair attending a party at a friend of a friend's place... this one happened to be at Jeff's apartment for his roommate's birthday. When Jeff arrived back to the apartment after hockey practice, the party was already in full swing and he discovered Blair riding a longboard up and down the hallway. Jeff was a bit miffed to find this "Boston" gal (she told Jeff she'd just moved to NYC from Boston a few weeks prior) causing a ruckus on the longboard while wearing one of his hats she'd found in the hallway, but she eventually won him over with her quick wit and southern charm. Between stops later in the night, Jeff suggested a last minute detour away from the rest of the birthday group to a quiet speakeasy above one of their favorite bars, and the rest was history.

Blair and Jeff decided to extend a trip to California to include Hawaii as it's "almost there" and Jeff isn't too keen on long flights (it's really only about halfway). After an amazing first half of the trip on Oahu, Blair and Jeff headed off to Kauai. On the first night in Kauai, Jeff suggested a drive to a nearby beach to watch the sunset. (Yes, dear reader, alarm bells should have been ringing, but alas, Blair was as oblivious as ever). As the sun was setting, Jeff suggested taking a picture with the sun setting in the background and set up the tripod selfie stick he brought with him (LOL). He told Blair he was setting a timer but instead sneakily turned on the video camera. He plopped down next to Blair to "take the photo" and while they were waiting for the flash he turned and proposed! Of course she said yes, through many happy tears. (extended footage available upon request).