We met at a local Claim Jumper Restaurant for our first date, and we both knew this was going to be something special after spending more than 3 hours at lunch talking.

I thought we were going to get engaged on my birthday, but J had other plans! He waited until the next week to make sure I was adequately surprised :) On 10/07/17, we headed off on an adventure with some of our good friends, Nicole and Adrian. I should have noticed something was up when Nicole brought her fancy camera along. We hopped in Frank, the plane, and headed to a secret destination. As soon as we got close, I saw Morro Rock and knew we were returning to Morro Bay, the first place J said "I love you." We headed out to the rocks by the ocean in that same spot where he had first said "I love you." J then got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes! Upon returning home, we were then met by some of our other good friends, Melissa, Matt, Adam, and Amanda along with Adrian and Nicole at L.B. Steakhouse to celebrate our engagement! It was an amazing day.

We can't wait to say I do in Truckee, CA where Katie spent most of her time growing up! She has fabulous family memories there and continues to build more each time she visits. She remembers seeing West End Beach as a kid and thinking, "I'd like to get married there one day," and now her dreams are coming true. She can't wait to get ready with all her girls at her mom's cabin near the lake.