We met on the first day of Hope College Pull Practice freshman year. The Hope College stereotype, puller morale quickly turned into best friends. Shortly after that, we started dating. Almost 4 years later we got engaged! The next chapter of our story is July 26th, when our journey continues as husband and wife.
For my 23rd birthday Cole had gifted me 23 "reasonable dates" to choose from. So on August 5, I wanted to do a picnic in the park! Little did I know that Cole had been trying to find a way to surprise me with a proposal after already purchasing my dream ring and asking my parents permission. So on Saturday 8.5.23, we sat down to eat bagels and raspberries in the park, and as we were doing our weekly relationship check in he got down on one knee, and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I was so surprised, shocked, and ecstatic, and ugly cried for quite some time - I couldn't believe it! My sister was able to record the whole thing, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect proposal or fiance. We can't wait to see you in Honor, MI!