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~Meeting Each Other~ [Aug 2020] It was the Fall semester of college when Erris and Maria crossed paths for the very first time. Maria — friendly as ever — introduced herself without hesitation. By the next semester, she had started a little casual soccer team, and Erris didn’t even blink before saying, “I’m in!” That simple yes kicked off a friendship neither of them knew would become so much more. ~Will You Be My Girlfriend?~ [March 2021] After every practice, they somehow ended up lingering — talking, laughing, waiting for each other without ever planning to. Everyone could see they were great friends, but behind the scenes, something deeper was quietly taking shape. One day, the question finally came, and their story officially began. ~Their First Apartment~ [January 2022] Graduation came quickly, and with it, the realization that long drives back and forth were overrated. So they made their first big decision together: moving in. Their tiny apartment became the coziest little home, filled with late‑night snacks, shared routines, and the beginning of their life as a team. ~Their First Dog~ [May 2022] Maria asked — very sweetly and maybe a little dramatically — if they could *pleeeeease* get a dog. Erris eventually caved with a playful “Fineeee!” And just like that, Slider bounded into their lives, instantly becoming the center of attention. ~Their First House~ [April 2023] With their hearts (and dog) settled, they took their next leap: buying a home together. Hello, Frisco, Texas — the place where they built new routines, hosted friends, and created a space that truly felt like theirs. ~Will You Marry Me?~ [April 2024] Kauai Island, Hawaii — the perfect blend of Erris’s love for adventure and Maria’s love for sunshine. Erris suggested a hike, and Maria agreed… not fully aware of the *very* scary trail ahead. After an hour and a half of climbing, laughing, and maybe a little panicking, they reached a breathtaking cliffside. There, with the Nāpali Coast stretching behind them, Erris got down on one knee. Rumor has it he said something beautiful — but Maria was too busy smiling to remember the exact words. She said yes without a second thought. *For the curious:* The Awa'awapuhi Trail is a 6.2‑mile out‑and‑back hike in Kōkeʻe State Park, famous for its sweeping views of the Nāpali Coast and dramatic cliff ridges. A perfect place for a proposal… once you survive the hike. ~Their Wedding~ [April 2026] On a beautiful spring day — the kind Texas rarely offers — Maria and Erris will say “I do” in Waxahachie, TX, surrounded by family, friends, and all the love that has carried them to this moment. It will be the beginning of forever, shared with the people who have supported them every step of the way.