Although we had known each other unofficially through the auto auction, we officially introduced ourselves personally in late June 2020. A mutual friend of ours put a bug in Jonathon’s ear that he should ask me out, and within a few days Jonathon had messaged me and asked me on a date! We decided to hang out that evening, and before we knew it we were chatting and laughing like we’d known each other our whole lives. A few days later we went on our first date where we picked up sushi for takeout and sat at a picnic table in a nearby park, and then shared a bit of frozen yogurt until our stomachs hurt! It wasn’t long after when we made it official and began our life together. I moved in with him and introduced all our fur-babies. In December 2021, the day before NYE, Jonathon took me out for dinner. After we got done eating, he told me that he would really like to go look at the lights in downtown Kalamazoo. After pulling out of the parking lot, he told me he “forgot his debit card” so I had to turn around. After waiting not-so-patiently for 10 minutes, he finally came out. I hoped he had forgotten about the lights and started to head home. He then reminded me where we were supposed to turn, and I reluctantly decided that since it was something he really wanted to do, we would go. Besides, I knew I would be in a much better mood once we were walking in the lights. After an eventful run-in with a passerby, we finally reached the candycanes that Jon knew I loved dearly. Much to my surprise all our family and friends were waiting within the candy canes with cameras in tow! Before I could comprehend what was happening Jon turned me around, and asked me to marry him. Now, on November 5th, 2022, we will officially begin this crazy life together as husband and wife.