We met as how all kids meet in college, at a bar, specifically Wandos. Richard then avoided being setup for four months before we ran into each other one night at Whiskey Jacks (another bar). From that night forward we had more planned run-ins. Finally one night at Brats (another bar), involving lost bets and memory checks, we made it official.

Two months after we started dating Mikayla moved to Rochester for work. The relationship continued through bad times including family loss and broken legs and good times such as escapes to Door County and Whistle Binkies dinners. Seven years later Richard finally convinced Mikayla to move to Madison, buy a house, and psycho toddler dog that rules our world.

NINE AND A HALF YEARS LATER......we escaped for our annual Door Country trip. Instead of a romantic setting such as a on the water with the lighthouse and sunset background, Richard proposed in a way truly fitting of our relationship. Richard digging in his duffle back said, "Do you want this?" Then after Mikayla asking "Do I want what?" Richard clarified on one knee "Do you want to marry me?" After much laughter and discussion about the ring Mikayla agreed and now we're planning a wedding!