While we don't remember the exact "moment" we met, we knew of each other in Junior High at church. Throughout High School we attended the same school, ran cross country, and hung out as friends. We both had crushes on each other throughout those times, but we never officially dated. Throughout college, we went our own ways. During our senior year, circumstances led to us talking again. We would get coffee together throughout our last semester, and then a week after graduation we started officially dating!
We got engaged in the hills of Malibu, CA at one of our favorite lookout locations (it was a surprise). While it wasn't easy making it surprise, James definitely pulled off a day to remember! Most of our family was able to come and hold up signs saying "Will you marry me?" The day ended with a drive-by celebration with many friends and family!