Nobody was surprised when we started dating. Except us. We were surprised.

He waited with a tuxedoed dog for her to return home from brunch. When she arrived, he gave her a jade ring representing what's best about their partnership: nurturing love, shared wisdom and Ivy's light green eyes. Then he asked her a question.

We're excited to spend a weekend of revelry in Chicago, chowing on deep dish pizza and towers of oysters and pork and most importantly sharing memories both old and new with all of you. Maxwell is also quite excited to become a Ring Bear. Oh boy.