Our story began back in April of 2009 in Erin, when two crazy 17 year olds met in the basement of Ryan’s parents place. We had heard about each other multiple times through mutual friends, but we never met. Until that magical day in April when we met, he smiled at me and gave up his seat. We went on a few dates and started getting to know each other, until May 2, 2009, at his after prom party, he asked me to be his girlfriend. Well actually, he re-asked! Over the next nine years we grew more and more in love, helping each other through all the ups and downs of life. Even though we have different views on politics, we do share the same values in what we want out of life, what we want for our future and that we want to do it together - hand in hand. On April 14, 2018, Good Friday (and boy was it ever a GOOD FRIDAY) he asked me to be his fiancé – a moment at the bottom of the staircase that we will never forget. We are so excited for our wedding and what is to come!