During a day trip to visit their alma mater the University of Missouri, Brian and Lauren were walking around the quad when, in true Brian fashion, he made a witty remark and got down on one knee and Lauren said yes!! Little did Lauren know her younger sister Courtney was hiding and documenting the whole thing near by. That evening back in St. Louis, under the impression of a quick drink with two friends then dinner with both their parents Lauren and Brian headed to a near by restaurant...SURPRISE! Brian had planned a beautiful engagement party with friends and family from near and far. It was a day full of wonderful surprises and lots of love.