Lane first messaged Codee on Instagram on April 23rd, 2023. Now, if you know Codee, you know she never replies to random DMs… but for some reason, this time, she did. Lane responded back quickly, but Codee left his message unopened (oops!) Later on, she claimed she didn’t have her Instagram notifications on—a harmless little white lie. That is, until a notification popped up right in front of Lane, and he immediately called her out (we love the honesty already!). At the time, Lane was playing football for the Iowa Barnstormers. The very next day after he first reached out, he found out he was let go from the team. Without hesitation, Codee called him right away to check in. (What else would you expect from a sport psychology major?) He didn’t answer at first, but later that day he called her back—and, well, the rest is history. After a few FaceTime calls and late-night conversations, they decided to meet in person. Their first date was at The Outside Scoop in Ankeny. What they had already felt through the phone was instantly confirmed in person. It was comfortable. It was easy. It felt like home. A few weeks into talking, Lane found himself at Mother’s Day brunch with Codee’s family. If you know anything about Codee’s family and how rare “new plus ones” are at events like that… this was a big deal. And it was only the beginning. About a month later, Codee joined Lane and his family for their annual Minnesota Twins game in Minneapolis. On the way back home, Lane was acting a little quieter than usual. After a bit of nudging from Codee, he finally spilled: he couldn’t wait any longer—he asked her to be his girlfriend right then and there. Over the following months, their bond only deepened. What started with a message turned into a friendship, then into a love rooted in laughter, shared dreams, and unwavering support. They became best friends first—and that’s still the best part of their story. On February 8th, 2025—Lane’s 26th birthday—he pulled off the most beautiful surprise proposal. They were headed to brunch at Americana to celebrate, or so Codee thought. Lane tried to park across the street, saying, "It’s nice out, let’s walk through the park!" Codee, not thrilled by the cold weather and spotting closer parking, wasn’t having it. But Lane had a plan. As they walked, Codee spotted flowers on the ground and a sweatshirt that read “Mrs. Canny.” Just then, one of her best friends appeared with a camera, and it all clicked—this was the moment. Both Lane and Codee were crying, shaking, and soaking in every second. The photos from that day captured it all: the surprise, the love, the joy, and the disbelief. And as if that wasn't enough excitement for one day... by the grace of God, their nephew, CJ Myers, was born that very same morning—now sharing a birthday with Lane and a forever special day with both of them. After brunch, they visited the hospital to meet CJ and then headed to yet another surprise: an engagement party Lane had planned with all of their family and closest friends, hosted at the cabin in Ankeny. Codee walked into the room and burst into tears once again (a happy theme of the day). Lane absolutely nailed it. Their story is one of timing, trust, and a little bit of Instagram magic. From late-night phone calls and surprise brunches to football setbacks and family milestones, every twist and turn brought them closer to the life they’re now building—together.