Ian proposed to Lindsey while the two were vacationing in California over Christmas. Lindsey had a feeling it was going to happen, as Ian had accidentally spilled the beans about his plans to propose in October and needed to change the plan. While at Garrapata State Park in Big Sur, Lindsey was in awe of the surroundings and decided to try to climb rocks along the beach. Meanwhile, Ian was nervously waiting for her to come down off the rocks. Amidst the backdrop of gorgeous mountains, deep blue ocean waves, and the beach, he got down on one knee and told Lindsey how happy he was that she was able to be with him at his favorite place in the world. Lindsey still makes fun of him for not using her middle name when he proposed, and for proposing at a state park that means "Leg Grabber" in Spanish (per Ian's mother). Sadly, the ring was much too big and Lindsey was unable to wear it for the rest of the trip. Ian made up for that by making Lindsey stare at it for at least 5 minutes each day (and she gladly obliged).