We met through a mutual friend that worked with Matt and were set up to meet each other to hang out at Matt's apartment. We noticed how much we had in common, especially when it came to fitness! I mentioned I had been looking for a running buddy and he agreed to run with me. 2 miles. In the middle of summer. 2pm, heat of the day. In Texas. Now that's committed. We've been pretty much inseparable ever since! He courted me for a couple of months and we decided to make it official in August! (Hence our weird Tuesday wedding, the 13th is our anniversary!)

We were at my grandma's house for Christmas, per tradition, and had a completely normal (so I thought) Christmas morning. When it came time to open gifts, everyone gathered outside, took turns opening and there was one gift left on the table. Matt wouldn't let me open it til the end. As I did, I was so in shock to see it was a beautiful ring I didn't notice Matt kneeling on his knee. I looked up and he proposed!