After matching on a dating app, we had our first date at McCormick and Schmick's Grille in Anaheim. Kaden had a bouquet of flowers, candy, and a list of questions prepared. The same night, Claire's living room window at her college apartment was smashed, so we decided to stay out talking late into the night instead of going home.

We decided to take a weekend trip to Yosemite for Claire's birthday, which is where her parents were married. It's one of Claire's favorite places in the world, since she has visited with her family many times over the years. On the day we arrived, Kaden proposed in front of Yosemite Falls. We were over the moon for the rest of the weekend, even though our car broke down three times in Yosemite Valley on Claire's birthday the day after.