We’re getting married!

The story of us began over 7 years ago meeting through mutual friends. We hit it off right away even during the snowy winter months. We would go sledding, snowmobiling and a time or two he would have to pull my car out of the snow or sit at Bruno's reading a book while I worked! Our first date was actually a ski trip in southern Indiana at Perfect North Slopes. Funny thing, I told Michael I was going to purchase my own lift ticket and he did not like that idea so we didn't talk the entire way there -over 2.5 hours! It ended up being the best first date! Fast forward through us both graduating college, him from Purdue University and I from Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing and then to us starting our careers, and remodeling our farm house. Our little family consists of Lyla our stray cat we've taken in and then our sassy beagle, Lola Maye.

Alex, my brother, goes to Jackson Hole, Wyoming every year for a ski trip and has always wanted us to go and it never really worked out until last year. I asked Michael if he would want to go and without a doubt or question he said yes! I was so excited for the trip that I wanted a new ski outfit and little did I know Michael was going to propose! I couldn't find anything in Lafayette so I was determined to hopefully find a new outfit there! Michael had planned to propose the first day we went skiing and even carried the ring with him all day hidden in a sock and a shoe in his bookbag! Due to elevation sickness Alex was not there and Michael didn't want to pop the question without him. Thank goodness because that night I found the perfect outfit for the slopes that I loved! Little did I know Michael would propose the next day. We headed out to ski and we got to the top of the mountain taking in the breathtaking view with family and friends and I turn around and Michael is on one knee! I of course said yes! This was perfect since our first date was skiing.