It all started on August 13, 2022, at an engagement party — though if you ask either of us, the story really began long before that, somewhere between likes, follows, and the occasional Instagram scroll. We “knew” of each other online, but neither of us expected that the algorithm would eventually turn into destiny. When Janelle walked in, the first thing she noticed was… the Crocs. Yes, those Crocs. Her immediate thought was, “Is this guy really wearing Crocs to a party?” Meanwhile, Erick was having his own moment — completely star-struck that the girl he once followed on Instagram was suddenly standing in his dining room. Not the most glamorous setting, but apparently the perfect one. From that day forward, life just seemed to fall into place. A simple message over Bundt cupcakes turned into endless conversations. Little moments turned into memories, plans turned into shared dreams, and the idea of growing old together didn’t feel scary — it felt exciting. Everything aligned in a way that made us both realize: this wasn’t just a chapter. This was the story. On May 3, 2025, Erick got down on one knee in his backyard — the same place where it all began. It only made sense that the spot where we first met would also be the one where he asked Janelle to be his forever. Now here we are, ready for the next chapter, Crocs and all — grateful, excited, and so in love.