Chase and I met during our senior year study hall. The moment our eyes met we could sense this was the beginning of something special. As we got to know each other through mutual friends, our connection grew stronger and feelings began to form. It started with him walking me to class. Afterschool we'd spend hours talking on the phone, leading to our first date at IHOP. We can still throw down some pancakes!

On July 11th, while Chase was home on leave he asked me to marry him. We had spent the morning eating breakfast and enjoying the peace and comfort that we had built with each other over the last four years. As I got ready for the day, I could sense that something special was coming. We arrived to a local chapel, where we sat on a swing. Through laughter and smiles that hurt our cheeks, Chase proposed and we officially became high school sweethearts!