From Barbells to Wedding Bells

Introduced by a mutual friend at the gym, neither gave too much thought. Yet, let it be known... right away Annie noticed Brett's gorgeous eyes. Brett admired the view as she walked away. Months went by of friendly interactions in passing - the good ol' "hi and bye" when catching glances at the gym. One day, it was October 3rd of 2015 (any Mean Girls fans out there?), Brett approached Annie (while she was doing hip thrusts he likes to mention) and asked for her number. The two were quickly inseparable and have talked every day since.

Brett simply couldn't wait until their five year anniversary to pop the question. It was the third year anniversary of Annie's grandpa's passing and the family's yearly tradition was to release balloons in his honor. On the morning of July 27, 2020, Brett, Annie and Annie's Mom went out for breakfast. The plan was to release balloons at a nearby park, by the water. It was Abuelo's favorite. Suspicion rose for Annie when her Mom said she wanted to record a video not release her own balloon... Balloons were released and when she turned around, Brett was on his knee... sweating profusely... so nervous he could only muster, "will you marry me?" Tears, laughter, congratulations from passer-bys. It was a beautiful moment. A very long time coming, Annie would say!