Our mothers had been friends for a few years. Austin's mom, Kim, told him I was single and encouraged him to reach out to me. Austin eventually mustered up the courage to message me on Facebook. I almost didn't reply, but I am definitely glad I did! We went on our first date at District Taqueria a few days later. Our senses of humor and personalities clicked, and we quickly became inseparable!

Austin had bought the ring over a month ago but wasn't sure how to propose. We went on a last-minute kayaking trip to Cowley County State Lake. We were sitting on the shore, and he told me he wanted to take a picture with the lake in the background. I stood up to get camera-ready, and looked down to find him on one knee! It was the easiest "yes" of my life!