Growing up in our hometown, our lives intersected during middle school, sparking a friendship that flourished through our high school years. When Amy headed off to college in LA, Cole visited whenever he could, nurturing our connection. Then, in the fall of 2016, something shifted, and our friendship evolved into something deeper. Over the next five years, we experienced growth together, navigating through moments side by side and some apart for two years. Circumstances aligned when Cole returned to California from Utah for a summer internship in 2023, reaffirming our undeniable connection. Our time apart clarified one thing: we truly wanted to be together, and forever this time.

After reuniting two years apart, we didn't waste a moment—we dove straight into planning our wedding day. But amidst all the preparations, Cole managed to pull off a completely unexpected proposal! He led me to believe he wouldn't propose on his Thanksgiving visit from Utah because my ring wasn't ready, but that was just a clever ploy and half-truth. Using Grammy's ring as a stand-in and with Blaire and Joe's help, Cole arranged a delightful surprise along my morning walking route: an arch, flowers, sparkling cider, and cherished pictures. Discovering this setup the day before Thanksgiving caught me off guard, and with pure excitement, I happily said, "Yes!" We're thrilled to share our happiness with all of you. Counting down the days until May!