No, Brittney was not Stevann's boss - much as he would have you believe that she was. He started his internship at the VA where Brittney was working. After being assigned to work together on a Service Animal Policy for the hospital, our friendship began. Stevann found out Brittney was a runner and asked if he could join in an upcoming race. We signed up for the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler with a group, but ended up running it together - just the two of us. We talked non stop for 9 miles of that race. Stev will admit he was a little fatigued there at the end ;)

While in Mexico, exploring the city of Merida, we decide to visit a cenote for a swim. We come across this incredible Zona de Arqueologica with beauitful ancient Mayan Ruins and an beautiful fresh water cenote. As we are climbing all over the ruins (it was allowed, we swear!) Brittney is nerding out talking about what areas were used for what practices, admiring the carvings on the rock, and Stevann asks "Do you think the view is better on this ruin or over there on that one?" We both decided the view was going to be better from the taller ruin. We walk over, stand at the bottom to wait for some other tourists to explore, and start the climb up the ruin. When we get to the top Brittney is out of breath thinking, "Man I've got to get back into shape." When Stevann hugs her from behind, she can feel his heart racing and his shallow breathing. She thinks, "Whew! Thank goodness I'm not the only one out of shape." As Stevann starts to tell Brittney that he has waited a long time to tell her he wants to spend the rest of his life with her, his heart is practically beating through his chest! Clueless to what is happening, Brittney thinks, "Okay, so we HAVE to start working out when we get home!" Stevann turned Brittney around, got down on one knee, and asked if she would do him the honor of spending the rest of her life with him. They both were in tears, the dozens of other tourists cheered, and the celebrated with their friends and some delicious margaritas by the ocean!