Alisha and Michael met in their high school newspaper class in 2014. They went on a class trip to New York, and on the first night Alisha asked Michael if he would mind sharing his umbrella since it was pouring rain. "The umbrella moment" is when we mark the beginning of our relationship. We both attended Gonzaga University and supported each other's dreams and pursuits. After several years of long distance and many personal adventures including studies abroad to London and Italy, summer internships, and a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, we finally moved in with each other in 2019 and adopted our cat, Panda. We vacationed to Maui in November 2021, and Michael proposed to Alisha on the Road to Hana. He always said she wouldn't see his proposal coming . . . and as much as she hates to admit it, he was right. Nine years after the Umbrella Moment, we are so excited for this new adventure together and can't wait to celebrate with you!