In September of 2021, we were both on the dating apps looking for love when we happened across one another, and both swiped right. That very same night fate intervened and we ended up at the same place at the same time-Balboa Café. Ian saw Kelsi walk in and immediately said to his friends-I just matched with her, should I go up and say something? With a beer in each hand he found her outside and boldly came up to say hello. Kelsi was smitten-but being the quieter, shyer person she is, her best friend Layla did most of the talking that night. Ian asked for Kelsi's number, and the next day he reached out to ask her on a first date. That serendipitous meeting at Balboa on a Saturday night led to a blossoming relationship that very quickly included a large labradoodle and the doggy love of our lives-Graham (aka Grammy, Grahamthy Williams, Doof Doof). In September of 2024 we took an anniversary trip as a family with Graham in tow to Timber Cove for a romantic getaway. As we sat on a beautiful quiet beach with our dog, Ian asked Kelsi if she would marry him. The moment could not have been more perfect for us both, and with a big YES we're excited to celebrate our love with our family and friends. We both feel so lucky to have found one another. Over the last few years we have gone through the good and the bad together, and our love has only continued to grow along with us. We cannot wait to make it official and spend our lives together as husband and wife!