It was January. The Patriots were playing in an AFC Championship qualifying game. Did we care about that? No. But we were at a mutual friend's apartment where the game was on TV. Annie was doing a crossword puzzle on her phone. Matthew was only there to "meet chicks." He started talking to Annie and sweetly bothering her. He hasn't stopped bothering her since.

It was a beautiful summer day on the Oregon coast. Matthew & Annie had embarked on an 8-mile trail run in Ecola State Park featuring steep hills, lush foliage, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. After reaching the halfway point of the run, Matthew asked Annie if she'd like to take a quick breather off the side of the trail. Heart pounding (from nerves and also the running), Matthew popped the question. Annie, who had secretly discovered the ring before they even started running, accepted immediately.