Secretly we were both holding out hope that we would meet someone organically. Taylor will say he was just waiting for Kathleen to come along. During a night out with some friends, Taylor was given Kathleen's name and contact information. They talked for a while before going on their first date to The Coopers Tavern and realized they had a lot in common and a spark was definitely there. It was only a few days before Christmas, so obviously too early to celebrate together. They kept in contact while Kathleen gathered with her family and Taylor went to a Packers game at Lambeau field (Note: His niece, Cecilia was being born in Florida). Everyone's favorite story is their second date which was supposed to be going to the zoo and seeing it at night with Christmas lights. Unfortunately, there was a big snowstorm and they decided to postpone for another night. Taylor has season tickets to Badger basketball and asked if she wanted to go with him... only to reveal to her AFTER she said yes that his parents would also be in attendance. Yes, their second date included meeting his parents. The rest is history!

We planned a date night at our favorite restaurant, The Harvey House, conveniently next to the Kohl Center (where the Badgers play basketball). Now we know what you're thinking, no Taylor did not propose during a game (as much as he has thought about it). The earliest reservation was not until 8:30PM that night so we decided to go out for a few cocktails ahead of time. Little did Kathleen know, Taylor was also trying to act naturally and not recite what he was planning to say later on. Following an always incredible dinner, we decided to go home and enjoy a nightcap at our house bar. Taylor asked Kathleen to wait downstairs with the dogs as he went upstairs to get into comfy clothes. When in reality, he was removing the patio furniture, setting up a speaker for some music, spreading rose petals and turning the outside camera to record. He then brought her upstairs and to the patio with her eyes closed. Upon getting on a knee, saying some nice thoughtful things he asked her to marry him with a gorgeous ring. She obviously said "YES!" and the next chapter in our life together began!